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Frankenstein Cake

Frankenstein Cake
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Get ready to impress your guests at your next Halloween gathering with this delightful Frankenstein Cake! This vibrant green velvet dessert features moist layers of cake paired with rich cream cheese buttercream, creating a perfect treat for kids and adults alike. The eye-catching design and delicious flavor make it a standout centerpiece for any festive occasion. Whether you’re celebrating Halloween or throwing a monster-themed birthday party, this cake is sure to bring joy and excitement to the table.

Ingredients

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  • 2 1/2 cups cake flour (300g)
  • 2 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted (10g)
  • 1 tsp baking soda (6g)
  • 1/2 tsp fine salt (3g)
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature (113g)
  • 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar (350g)
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature (112g)
  • 1 1/4 cups buttermilk, room temperature (300g)
  • 2/3 cup vegetable or canola oil (145g)
  • 2 squirts of green gel food coloring (or 1 Tbsp liquid food coloring)
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste (8g)
  • 1 tsp white vinegar (4g)
  • 1 1/2 cups unsalted butter, room temperature (339g – 3 sticks)
  • 1/2 cup full-fat cream cheese, room temperature (113g or 4 oz.)
  • 1 Tbsp vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste (12g)
  • 1 tsp fine salt (6g)
  • 8 cups powdered sugar (1000g)
  • 2 Tbsp heavy whipping cream, room temperature (30g)
  • Electric green gel food coloring
  • Black gel food coloring

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two round cake pans.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together the cake flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
  3. In another bowl, beat the unsalted butter until creamy; gradually add sugar and mix until fluffy.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in buttermilk, oil, food coloring, vanilla extract, and vinegar.
  5. Gradually combine the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just blended.
  6. Divide batter between prepared pans and bake for about 28 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
  8. Prepare the buttercream by beating together butter and cream cheese; gradually add powdered sugar until smooth.
  9. Assemble the cake by layering frosting between layers and covering the entire cake with frosting.
  10. Decorate using piping tips to create Frankenstein’s face.

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