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Witches' Brew Halloween Cake Jars

Witches' Brew Halloween Cake Jars That Wow Every Party

Witches' Brew Halloween Cake Jars are a delightful dessert that transforms a classic chocolate cake into a bewitching layered masterpiece perfect for any spooky celebration.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cooling Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 12 jars
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups Granulated Sugar
  • 1 cup Butter unsalted
  • 4 large Eggs
  • ¾ cup Unsweetened Black Cocoa Powder
  • 2 cups Self-Raising Flour
  • 1 cup Milk non-dairy milk for a vegan option
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract pure preferred
For the Buttercream
  • 4 cups Powdered Sugar
  • 1 drop Green Food Coloring gel for best results
For Decoration
  • 1 pack Orange Fondant
  • 1 pack Black Fondant
  • 1 cup Sprinkles festive variety

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Cake tin
  • Whisk
  • Measuring Cups
  • Spoon
  • Wire Rack

Method
 

Preparing the Cake
  1. Step 1: Prepare Fondant Witches' Legs - Knead CMC into orange fondant until pliable, roll into strips and cut for witch's legs.
  2. Step 2: Bake the Cake - Preheat oven to 170°C (340°F). Cream butter and sugar, add eggs and mix dry ingredients. Bake for 45-50 minutes.
  3. Step 3: Cool Cake - Allow cooling for 15 minutes in tin, then transfer to a wire rack for 1 hour. Slice into 3-inch circles.
  4. Step 4: Make Buttercream - Beat butter, mix in powdered sugar, add vanilla and green food coloring until fluffy.
  5. Step 5: Assemble Cake Jars - Layer sprinkles, cake, and buttercream in jars, piping some buttercream on top with fondant legs.
  6. Step 6: Store and Serve - Best when fresh, store in airtight containers for up to a week.

Nutrition

Serving: 1jarCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These Witches' Brew Halloween Cake Jars are customizable for different occasions with various flavors and colors.

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