Description
Get ready to enchant your Halloween celebrations with Witches Brew Halloween Cake Jars! These whimsical dessert jars are crafted from layers of moist chocolate cake and vibrant green buttercream, topped with adorable fondant witch legs. Perfect for parties, gatherings, or a fun family baking day, these treats are not only visually stunning but also incredibly delicious. With the option to customize colors and flavors, you can create a unique version for every spooky occasion. Whether you’re hosting a Halloween bash or preparing festive gifts, these cake jars are sure to impress both kids and adults alike!
Ingredients
- 330 g self raising flour
- 360 g granulated sugar
- 360 g butter
- 6 eggs
- 30 g unsweetened black cocoa powder
- 1½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 90 ml milk
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 400 g butter (salted)
- 800 g powdered sugar (icing sugar)
- 1¼ tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp milk or cream (optional – if the buttercream is too stiff)
- Electric green food coloring (a few drops)
- 250 g Orange fondant
- 200 g Black fondant
- 1 tbsp CMC powder
- Sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease your baking pans.
- Cream together butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time.
- Sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt; gradually mix into the wet ingredients with milk and vanilla.
- Pour batter into pans and bake for about 50 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.
- Beat softened butter for the buttercream; add powdered sugar gradually until smooth, then mix in vanilla and green food coloring.
- Crumble cooled cake into pieces, layer in jars with buttercream, top with sprinkles and fondant decorations.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar (200g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 55g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 68g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Allow ingredients like butter and eggs to reach room temperature for better mixing. Customize your colors by adjusting the amount of food coloring used. Chill jars before decorating to keep designs sharp.