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Witches' Brew Halloween Cake Jars

Witches' Brew Halloween Cake Jars That Wow Your Guests

Delight in these Witches' Brew Halloween Cake Jars, perfect for impressing guests during the spooky season with layers of chocolate cake and festive decorations.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Setting Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 6 jars
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups Self-Raising Flour Can substitute with all-purpose flour and baking powder.
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Can be replaced with coconut sugar.
  • 1/2 cup Butter (unsalted) Can replace with margarine.
  • 3 large Eggs Or use flax eggs for vegan.
  • 1/2 cup Unsweetened Black Cocoa Powder Can replace with regular cocoa powder.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder Ensure it is fresh.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Can omit for low-salt.
  • 1 cup Milk Dairy-free alternatives can be used.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Or substitute with almond extract.
For the Buttercream
  • 1/2 cup Butter (for buttercream) Use vegan butter for dairy-free.
  • 4 cups Powdered Sugar Can make at home by blending granulated sugar.
  • 1 teaspoon Electric Green Food Coloring Consider natural options for a healthier take.
For the Decorations
  • 1 pack Orange and Black Fondant Ready-made options are available.
  • 1 teaspoon CMC Powder Not necessary if using pre-made fondant.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowls
  • Cake pans
  • Electric mixer
  • Cookie cutter

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Knead CMC powder into the orange fondant and shape into legs and shoes. Allow to set overnight.
    Witches' Brew Halloween Cake Jars
  2. Preheat oven to 170°C (340°F) and grease cake pans. Cream butter and sugar together, add eggs, dry ingredients, and milk. Bake for 45-50 minutes and cool completely.
    Witches' Brew Halloween Cake Jars
  3. Cream remaining butter, add powdered sugar, vanilla, and food coloring until fluffy and light.
    Witches' Brew Halloween Cake Jars
  4. Cut cake layers into circles and layer into jars, alternating cake and buttercream.
    Witches' Brew Halloween Cake Jars
  5. Insert fondant legs into buttercream and add sprinkles if desired before serving.
    Witches' Brew Halloween Cake Jars

Nutrition

Serving: 1jarCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 5gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store fondant in an airtight container, adjust for humidity, and try different flavored cakes to customize.

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