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Frankenstein Cake

Frankenstein Cake
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Indulge in the delight of our Frankenstein Cake, an eye-catching dessert that’s sure to be the star of your Halloween festivities! This vibrant green velvet cake boasts moist layers and a creamy buttercream frosting that will have your guests coming back for seconds. Perfect for parties, kids’ celebrations, or simply as a festive treat, this cake combines fun design with delicious flavors. Get ready to unleash your creativity while decorating—it’s not just a cake; it’s a spooky masterpiece!

Ingredients

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  • 2 1/2 cups cake flour
  • 2 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp fine salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 1/4 cups buttermilk, room temperature
  • 2/3 cup vegetable or canola oil
  • 2 squirts of green gel food coloring (or 1 Tbsp liquid food coloring)
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste
  • 1 tsp white vinegar
  • 1 1/2 cups unsalted butter, room temperature (for frosting)
  • 1/2 cup full-fat cream cheese, room temperature
  • 1 Tbsp vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste (for frosting)
  • 1 tsp fine salt (for frosting)
  • 8 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 Tbsp heavy whipping cream, room temperature

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C); grease and line two round 9-inch cake pans.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together dry ingredients: cake flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Cream butter and sugar until fluffy; add eggs one at a time. Mix in buttermilk, oil, food coloring, vanilla, and vinegar.
  4. Gradually combine dry and wet mixtures until just blended.
  5. Pour batter into prepared pans and bake for about 28 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool before frosting.
  6. For the buttercream, beat together butter and cream cheese; gradually add powdered sugar until creamy.

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