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Frankenstein Cake

A spooky and fun cake perfect for Halloween, decorated to resemble Frankenstein's monster.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

Cake Base
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1.5 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 cup milk room temperature
  • 0.5 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Frosting
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 0.5 cup cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons milk adjust for consistency
Decorations
  • 1 cup green fondant for face
  • 1 cup black fondant for hair
  • 1 cup white fondant for eyes
  • 2 pieces chocolate chips for pupils
  • 1 piece red fondant for stitches

Method
 

Prepare the Cake
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
  4. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans.
  5. Bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  6. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.
Make the Frosting
  1. In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy.
  2. Gradually add powdered sugar and cocoa powder, mixing until combined.
  3. Add vanilla extract and milk, and beat until smooth and fluffy.
Assemble the Cake
  1. Once the cakes are completely cool, place one layer on a serving plate.
  2. Spread a layer of frosting on top of the first cake layer.
  3. Place the second cake layer on top and frost the entire cake with the remaining frosting.
Decorate the Cake
  1. Roll out green fondant and cover the top and sides of the cake to create Frankenstein's face.
  2. Use black fondant to create hair and attach it to the top of the cake.
  3. Shape white fondant into eyes and place chocolate chips as pupils.
  4. Use red fondant to create stitches on the face.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 4gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gFiber: 2gSugar: 35g

Notes

Store the cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

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