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Spooky Halloween Marble Cake

Spooky Halloween Marble Cake is a festive treat that combines rich chocolate and fluffy vanilla in a striking marbled design. This easy-to-make cake will be the highlight of your Halloween festivities, delighting guests with its hauntingly beautiful appearance and delicious flavor. Perfect for costume parties or cozy movie nights, each slice offers a fun surprise, making it an unforgettable addition to your celebrations. Whip up this enchanting dessert and watch it disappear faster than you can say “trick or treat!”

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt until combined.
  3. In a large bowl, cream softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy (3-5 minutes).
  4. Beat in eggs one at a time along with vanilla extract until fully mixed.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients alternately with milk; mix until just combined.
  6. Divide batter between two bowls; fold in cocoa powder to one bowl.
  7. Drop spoonfuls of both batters into prepared pans; swirl gently with a knife.
  8. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  9. Cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely before frosting.

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Keywords: For added flavor, try substituting half of the all-purpose flour with cocoa powder. Decorate with spooky sprinkles or mini chocolate chips for extra fun!