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Frankenstein Cake

Frankenstein Cake
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Indulge in the festive spirit of Halloween with this delightful Frankenstein Cake! Its vibrant green velvet layers and creamy buttercream frosting create a visually stunning dessert that’s perfect for parties or family gatherings. The moist texture and rich flavor will leave everyone craving more. This cake not only serves as an eye-catching centerpiece but also doubles as a fun baking project that you can enjoy making together with children. Get ready to impress your guests with this unique, spooky treat that’s sure to be the highlight of any celebration!

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
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste
  • 1 tsp white vinegar
  • 1 1/2 cups unsalted butter, room temperature (for buttercream)
  • 1/2 cup full-fat cream cheese, room temperature
  • 1 Tbsp vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste (for buttercream)
  • 1 tsp fine salt (for buttercream)
  • 8 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 Tbsp heavy whipping cream, room temperature

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two round cake pans.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, beat butter and sugar until fluffy; then add eggs, buttermilk, oil, food coloring, vanilla, and vinegar.
  4. Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined.
  5. Divide batter between prepared pans and bake for about 28 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Cool cakes before frosting with cream cheese buttercream.

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