Description
Get ready to impress your guests with this Spooktacular Frankenstein Cake! This vibrant green velvet cake is perfect for Halloween celebrations, combining a delightful moist texture with the rich flavors of cream cheese buttercream. Its playful appearance makes it a standout centerpiece at any spooky gathering. Not only is this cake delicious, but it’s also fun to decorate, making it an engaging activity for both kids and adults. Whether serving at a party or enjoying a slice with family, this cake will surely bring smiles all around!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/2 cups cake flour
- 2 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/4 cups buttermilk
- Green gel food coloring
- 8 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
- 1/2 cup cream cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease three 8-inch round cake pans and line them with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together the cake flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time.
- Mix in buttermilk, oil, green gel food coloring, vanilla extract, and vinegar until well combined.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Divide batter among prepared pans and bake for about 28 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely before frosting.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 28 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (80g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg