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Frankenstein Cake

Frankenstein Cake
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This lively Frankenstein Cake is the perfect addition to your Halloween festivities or any playful celebration. With its vibrant green velvet layers and deliciously creamy buttercream frosting, this cake not only stands out as a showstopper but also delivers on taste. Moist and flavorful, it makes for an unforgettable dessert that appeals to both children and adults alike. Whether you’re hosting a spooky party or seeking a unique birthday cake, this delightful treat is sure to be a hit, inviting everyone to indulge in its festive charm.

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
  • 1/2 cup full-fat cream cheese, room temperature
  • 1 Tbsp vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste
  • 1 tsp fine salt
  • 8 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 Tbsp heavy whipping cream
  • Electric Green Gel Food Coloring
  • Black Gel Food Coloring

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare two 9-inch round cake pans with grease and parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together cake flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  4. Mix in buttermilk, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and vinegar until combined.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture and mix until just combined. Add green food coloring.
  6. Divide batter between prepared pans and bake for about 28 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Once baked, let cakes cool in pans for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. In another bowl, beat together softened butter and cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar while mixing on low speed.
  9. Pour in heavy cream and continue mixing until light and fluffy.
  10. Assemble the cake by placing one layer on a greaseproof board, spreading buttercream on top, adding the second layer, and covering the entire cake with remaining buttercream using piping bags to decorate.

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