Witches' Brew Halloween Cake Jars

Witches' Brew Halloween Cake Jars are a delightful and spooky dessert perfect for Halloween festivities.

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Prep Time 30

Cook Time 50

Cooling Time 10

Total Time 1 30

Servings: 8 jars

Course: Desserts

Calories: 350

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Cake

1 cup Unsalted Butter Can substitute with margarine or vegan butter for dairy-free option.
1 cup Granulated Sugar Brown sugar can be used for richer flavor.
4 large Eggs For egg-free option, use flax or chia egg.
1.5 cups Self-Raising Flour Can substitute with all-purpose flour plus baking powder.
0.5 cup Unsweetened Black Cocoa Powder Regular cocoa powder can be used, but color will change.
1 teaspoon Baking Powder Ensure it’s fresh for best results.
0.5 teaspoon Salt Sea salt or kosher salt can work well.
1 cup Milk Almond or oat milk can be used for dairy-free option.
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Vanilla bean paste can enhance the flavor.

For the Buttercream

4 cups Powdered Sugar Sugar substitute can lower calories.
a few drops Green Food Coloring Gel coloring works best for saturation.

For the Decoration

as needed Orange Fondant Can substitute with marzipan or omit.
as needed Black Fondant Chocolate fondant can be a tasty alternative.
1 teaspoon CMC Powder Optional for stabilizing fondant.

Equipment

Oven
mixing bowl
Whisk
Baking Tin
wire rack
Jar for serving

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Preheat your oven to 170°C (340°F). Cream together unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
Gradually add the eggs, mixing thoroughly after each addition.
Sift together self-raising flour, black cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
Fold the dry mixture into the creamed butter and sugar, alternating with milk.
Pour the batter into a greased baking tin and bake for 45-50 minutes.
Allow the cake to cool in the tin for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Beat unsalted butter until creamy, then gradually add powdered sugar and mix until smooth.
Incorporate green food coloring until desired shade is reached.
Cut the cooled cake into circles that fit your jars.
Layer cake and buttercream in jars, finishing with a dollop of buttercream and fondant decorations.

Nutrition

Serving: 1jarCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 35gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Allow cake to cool completely before assembling jars for best results.

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