Monster Cake
Unleash your inner baker with this delightfully spooky Monster Cake, a vibrant and whimsical dessert perfect for Halloween parties or any fun occasion. This three-layer showstopper features moist, buttery cake layers dyed in bold shades of purple, green, and orange, ensuring a colorful surprise in every slice. Frosted with a luscious cream cheese frosting, the cake is decorated with candy eyeballs and black licorice to bring your "monster" to life. With its playful appearance and rich, crowd-pleasing flavors, this Monster Cake is as fun to make as it is to eat. Whether you're planning a festive Halloween centerpiece or just looking to wow your guests, this creative, easy-to-follow recipe will truly steal the show.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2.5 cups granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 4 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1.5 cups buttermilk
- 3 drops each gel food coloring (purple, green, and orange)
- 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon heavy cream
- 20 pieces candy eyeballs
- 1 pack black licorice (for decoration)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line three 9-inch round cake pans with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Add the softened butter to the dry ingredients and mix until it forms a crumbly texture.
In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, vanilla extract, and buttermilk until fully combined.
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
Divide the batter evenly into three separate bowls. Use gel food coloring to create one purple, one green, and one orange portion of batter. Mix until the colors are vibrant.
Pour each colored batter into its respective prepared cake pan. Smooth the tops with a spatula.
Bake the cakes for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool the cakes completely on a wire rack.
While the cakes are cooling, prepare the frosting. In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and powdered sugar on medium speed until smooth. Add the heavy cream and beat until light and fluffy.
Once the cakes are completely cooled, stack the layers, spreading a generous amount of frosting between each layer. Frost the entire outside of the cake as well.
Decorate the cake with candy eyeballs, black licorice strips for monster hair or tentacles, and any other monster-themed decorations you prefer.
Chill the cake in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before slicing to allow the frosting to set.
Serve and enjoy your spooky Monster Cake!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
8682 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 311.5 g | 399% | |
| Saturated Fat | 186.1 g | 930% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1567 mg | 522% | |
| Sodium | 6027 mg | 262% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 1415.5 g | 515% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.3 g | 37% | |
| Total Sugars | 1103.1 g | ||
| Protein | 91.6 g | 183% | |
| Vitamin D | 11.8 mcg | 59% | |
| Calcium | 875 mg | 67% | |
| Iron | 21.8 mg | 121% | |
| Potassium | 1490 mg | 32% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
