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Halloween Marble Cake!

Delicious Halloween Marble Cake Your Kids Will Love

Halloween Marble Cake! A delightful combination of rich chocolate and fluffy vanilla, perfect for festive celebrations.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 4 oz Unsweetened Chocolate Adds deep chocolate flavor; substitute with dark chocolate if needed.
  • 1 tsp Instant Coffee Powder Enhances the chocolate flavor; can be omitted or replaced with espresso powder.
  • 2 cups Sifted Cake Flour Provides a light texture; all-purpose flour can substitute, though texture may differ.
  • 1 tbsp Baking Powder Essential for cake leavening; ensure correct measurement to avoid excess bubbles.
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda Increases leavening, working with the acid in sour cream.
  • 1 tsp Salt Enhances flavor balance.
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Provides moisture and richness; margarine can be used if necessary.
  • 1.5 cups Granulated Sugar Sweetness and structure; brown sugar can substitute for extra moisture.
  • 3 large Eggs Provide structure and moisture; use flax eggs for a vegan alternative.
  • 1 cup Sour Cream Adds moisture and tang; Greek yogurt can be used as a substitute.
  • 2 tsp Vanilla Extract Enhances flavor; homemade vanilla can elevate taste.
  • 1 cup Milk Contributes to batter consistency; non-dairy milk can be an alternative.
For the Icing
  • 4 oz White Chocolate Adds sweetness to the icing; can be omitted or replaced with more buttercream.
  • 2 cups Confectioners Sugar Sweetens and thickens icing; adjust quantity for desired consistency.
For the Decoration
  • 2 oz Bittersweet Chocolate For melting and creating the spider web decoration.
  • 2 tbsp Butter For melting and creating the spider web decoration.

Equipment

  • 8-inch round cake pans
  • mixing bowls
  • piping bag
  • Whisk
  • spatula
  • wire rack
  • Microphone or double boiler

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line the bottoms of two 8-inch round cake pans with parchment paper and grease the sides.
  2. In a large bowl, sift together cake flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Beat unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
  4. Add eggs one by one, mixing well. Then add sour cream and vanilla extract until smooth.
  5. Gradually fold in the dry ingredients alternating with milk until no flour specks remain.
  6. Melt unsweetened chocolate with instant coffee and mix into half of the batter.
  7. Layer spoonfuls of vanilla and chocolate batters in the prepared pans.
  8. Bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  9. Let cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. Mix instant coffee with milk and beat softened butter and vanilla until airy, then gradually add confectioners sugar and melted white chocolate.
  11. Frost the top of one cake layer, stack, and apply a thin crumb coat before chilling.
  12. Frost the top and sides evenly with remaining icing for a smooth finish.
  13. Melt bittersweet chocolate and butter to draw a spider web on the frosted cake.
  14. Pipe small chocolate bodies and legs to create creepy little spiders on the web.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 400IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Feel free to customize decorations and flavors as desired for a personal touch.

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