Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease and flour an 8x4 inch loaf tin or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the room-temperature salted butter until soft and creamy. Gradually add the soft brown sugar, beating until light and fluffy, about 3 to 4 minutes.
- Add the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the self-raising flour, baking powder, salt, and pumpkin spice mix.
- Fold the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, alternating with milk in three parts. Stir gently to keep the batter light.
- Divide the combined batter into two bowls. Fold black cocoa powder into one for the dark mixture and pumpkin powder with orange food coloring into the other.
- Spoon alternating dollops of the orange and black batters into your prepared loaf tin, swirling gently with a skewer or knife.
- Bake for 45 to 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let it cool in the tin for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prepare the glaze by whisking together sifted powdered sugar and warm water until smooth. Adjust consistency as needed.
- Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cake, sprinkle with black and orange sprinkles, and add eyeball candy for decoration.
Nutrition
Notes
Use a kitchen scale for accurate measurements. Ensure eggs are at room temperature for best results. Avoid overmixing to maintain cake's airy texture.