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Frankenstein Cake

Frankenstein Cake
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Get ready to impress your guests with this delightful Frankenstein Cake, the ultimate Halloween dessert! With its eye-catching green velvet layers and creamy buttercream frosting, this cake is a fun centerpiece for any spooky celebration or festive gathering. Easy to make and visually stunning, it’s perfect for both kids and adults alike. Whether you’re hosting a Halloween party or celebrating a birthday, this cake adds a playful twist to your dessert table.

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
  • 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 (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) and prepare two greased 9-inch round cake pans lined with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, cream the butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time.
  4. Mix in buttermilk, oil, food coloring, vanilla extract, and vinegar until smooth.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients until just combined; do not overmix.
  6. Divide batter evenly between pans and bake for about 28 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool before frosting.

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