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Witches Brew Halloween Cake Jars

Witches Brew Halloween Cake Jars

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Indulge in the festive spirit of Halloween with our delightful Witches Brew Halloween Cake Jars! These enchanting dessert jars are a perfect blend of rich chocolate cake and vibrant green buttercream, topped with whimsical fondant witch legs. Not only do they look stunning, but they also taste irresistible, making them an ideal treat for Halloween parties or gatherings. The individual serving sizes ensure everyone enjoys their own delicious portion, and the simple preparation makes it easy for bakers of all skill levels to join in on the fun. Customize these jars to suit your taste, whether by experimenting with flavors or decorations. Get ready for a spooky celebration that will impress guests young and old!

Ingredients

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  • 330 g self-raising flour
  • 360 g granulated sugar
  • 360 g butter
  • 6 eggs
  • 30 g unsweetened black cocoa powder
  • 1½ tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 90 ml milk
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 400 g butter (salted)
  • 800 g powdered sugar (icing sugar)
  • 1¼ tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp milk or cream (optional)
  • Electric green food coloring (a few drops)
  • 250 g Orange fondant
  • 200 g Black fondant
  • 1 tbsp CMC powder
  • Sprinkles

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease your baking pans.
  2. Cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well.
  3. In another bowl, sift self-raising flour, baking powder, cocoa powder, and salt. Gradually mix into the wet ingredients, alternating with milk and vanilla extract.
  4. Pour batter into prepared pans and bake for approximately 50 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.
  5. For the buttercream, whip salted butter and powdered sugar together until smooth; add vanilla extract and color as desired.
  6. Crumble cooled cakes into pieces; layer crumbled cake and buttercream in jars until filled, finishing with frosting on top.
  7. Decorate with fondant witch legs and sprinkles.

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