Description

This vibrant Frankenstein Cake is the ultimate Halloween dessert that will impress everyone at your gathering. With its moist green velvet layers and luscious cream cheese buttercream, this cake is not just a treat for the taste buds but also a feast for the eyes. Perfect for Halloween parties, birthdays, or any festive occasion, this cake offers a delightful combination of flavors and a fun, spooky design.

Ingredients

Scale

2 1/2 cups cake flour (300g)
2 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted (10g)
1 tsp baking soda (6g)
1/2 tsp fine salt (3g)
1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature (113g)
1 3/4 cups granulated sugar (350g)
2 large eggs, room temperature (112g)
1 1/4 cups buttermilk, room temperature (300g)
2/3 cup vegetable oil (145g)
2 squirts of green gel food coloring (or 1 Tbsp liquid food coloring)
2 tsp vanilla extract (8g)
1 tsp white vinegar (4g)
1 1/2 cups unsalted butter, room temperature (339g)
1/2 cup full-fat cream cheese, room temperature (113g or 4 oz.)
1 Tbsp vanilla extract (12g)
1 tsp fine salt (6g)
8 cups powdered sugar (1000g)
2 Tbsp heavy whipping cream, room temperature (30g)
Electric Green Gel Food Coloring
Black Gel Food Coloring

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
Whisk together cake flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt in one bowl.
In another bowl, cream together unsalted butter and granulated sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in buttermilk, oil, food coloring, vanilla extract, and vinegar.
Gradually combine dry ingredients with wet ingredients until just mixed. Pour batter into prepared pans.
Bake for 28 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
For frosting, beat together unsalted butter and cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and salt; mix in heavy whipping cream to desired consistency.
Assemble layers with frosting in between; frost the top and sides of the cake. Decorate as desired.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 28 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
Calories: 420
Sugar: 45g
Sodium: 300mg
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 58g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 50mg

Keywords: To enhance your Frankenstein Cake experience, consider using themed decorations like edible glitter or candy eyeballs for added fun. You can also customize the colors of your frosting to match your party theme!