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Witches' Brew Halloween Cake Jars

Witches' Brew Halloween Cake Jars for Spooky Sweet Celebrations

Delight in Witches' Brew Halloween Cake Jars, a charming treat combining chocolate cake with vibrant decorations for fun spooky celebrations.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 8 jars
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 3 cups Self-Raising Flour For a substitute, combine all-purpose flour with baking powder.
  • 2 cups Granulated Sugar Consider using brown sugar for deeper flavor.
  • 1 cup Butter Margarine or plant-based butter can be used as a dairy-free alternative.
  • 4 large Eggs Flax eggs work as a vegan option.
  • 1 cup Unsweetened Black Cocoa Powder Regular cocoa powder can be a milder substitute.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder Already included in self-raising flour, avoid adding extra.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt No significant substitutions needed.
  • 1 cup Milk Almond milk or other non-dairy options can be used.
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract Almond extract can provide a different twist.
For the Buttercream
  • 4 cups Powdered Sugar Consider confectioner's sugar alternatives if necessary.
  • 1 teaspoon Green Food Coloring Any color can be used depending on your preferences.
For the Fondant Decorations
  • 1 cup Orange Fondant Color white fondant orange if not available.
  • 1 cup Black Fondant Dark chocolate modeling paste can be a suitable substitute.
  • 1 tablespoon CMC Powder Tylose powder can also be used.
For Decoration
  • 1 cup Sprinkles Choose colors and types that match your theme.

Equipment

  • 9-inch square cake tin
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Electric Mixer
  • Spatula
  • round cutter

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 170°C (340°F) and prepare a 9-inch square cake tin by greasing it with butter and dusting it with flour.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar using an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes. Add eggs two at a time, mixing until well combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, combine self-raising flour, unsweetened black cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Sift together and gradually add to the creamed mixture, alternating with milk and folding in vanilla extract.
  4. Pour the cake batter into the prepared tin, spreading it evenly. Bake for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow cooling in the tin for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  5. Once cooled, slice the chocolate cake horizontally into two layers and cut 9 circles from each layer using a round cutter.
  6. In a mixing bowl, beat softened butter until creamy, gradually adding in powdered sugar. Mix until fluffy, then add green food coloring to your desired shade.
  7. To assemble, sprinkle a layer of colorful sprinkles at the bottom of each jar, followed by a layer of cake, then buttercream. Repeat until jars are filled.
  8. Pipe additional buttercream on top of each jar and add sprinkles. Insert pre-made fondant witch legs into the buttercream to finish.

Nutrition

Serving: 1jarCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 58gProtein: 4gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 210mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting. Make fondant decorations in advance for better results and use quality ingredients for the best flavor.

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