Description

Get ready to impress your guests with a spooktacular Frankenstein Cake! This vibrant green velvet dessert, layered with rich cream cheese buttercream frosting, is perfect for Halloween parties, birthdays, or any festive gathering. Its eye-catching design and moist texture make it a delightful treat for all ages. Plus, it’s easy to make, allowing even novice bakers to create a show-stopping centerpiece. Customize the decorations to match your theme and enjoy this fun twist on traditional cake!

Ingredients

Scale

2 1/2 cups cake flour
2 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp fine salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 1/4 cups buttermilk, room temperature
2/3 cup vegetable or canola oil
2 squirts of green gel food coloring (or 1 Tbsp liquid food coloring)
2 tsp vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste
1 tsp white vinegar
1 1/2 cups unsalted butter, room temperature (for frosting)
1/2 cup full-fat cream cheese, room temperature
1 Tbsp vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste (for frosting)
1 tsp fine salt (for frosting)
8 cups powdered sugar
2 Tbsp heavy whipping cream, room temperature

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two round cake pans.
In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in buttermilk, vegetable oil, food coloring, vanilla extract, and vinegar.
Gradually combine dry ingredients into wet mixture without overmixing.
Divide batter evenly between pans and bake for about 28 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
For frosting, beat butter and cream cheese until smooth; gradually add powdered sugar and mix in vanilla and salt.
Assemble cooled layers with frosting in between; frost the entire outside of the cake.

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

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice (105g)
Calories: 420
Sugar: 38g
Sodium: 360mg
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 9g
Unsaturated Fat: 11g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 54g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 5g
Cholesterol: 50mg

Keywords: Decorate with additional gel food colors or themed toppings like edible eyes for extra fun. Consider making mini cupcakes or cake pops using leftover cake for variation.