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Witches' Brew Halloween Cake Jars

Witches' Brew Halloween Cake Jars That Wow Every Party Guest

These Witches' Brew Halloween Cake Jars are a delightful treat for any party, combining moist chocolate cake, vibrant buttercream, and a spooky presentation.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings: 6 jars
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Halloween
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups Self-Raising Flour or all-purpose flour mixed with baking powder
  • 1.5 cups Granulated Sugar can substitute with coconut sugar
  • 0.5 cups Butter (unsalted) or margarine as a dairy-free alternative
  • 2 large Eggs or flaxseed meal mixed with water for vegan option
  • 0.75 cups Unsweetened Black Cocoa Powder can replace with regular cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder use fresh or substitute with baking soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt omit if using salted butter
  • 1 cup Milk almond milk is a great dairy-free option
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract optional but recommended
For the Buttercream
  • 0.5 cups Butter (for buttercream) or substitute with dairy-free options
  • 4 cups Powdered Sugar no direct substitutes recommended
  • 3 drops Food Coloring (Electric Green) gel food coloring recommended
For Decoration
  • 4 oz Orange Fondant for sculpting witches' legs
  • 4 oz Black Fondant for shoes and stripes
  • 1 teaspoon CMC Powder for fondant firmness
  • 1 cup Sprinkles optional, for decoration

Equipment

  • 9-inch square baking tin
  • Mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • Spatula
  • Piping bag

Method
 

Prepare the Cake
  1. Preheat your oven to 170°C (340°F) and grease a 9-inch square baking tin.
  2. In a bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Gradually add eggs, mixing well after each addition.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Sift this mixture into the wet ingredients alternately with milk and vanilla.
  4. Pour the batter into the tin and bake for 45-50 minutes. Allow the cake to cool completely.
Make the Buttercream
  1. Beat softened butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar until fluffy.
  2. Stir in vanilla extract and food coloring until evenly distributed.
Prepare Fondant Decorations
  1. Knead CMC powder into orange fondant. Roll out and cut into strips for legs.
  2. Use black fondant for shoes and stripes.
  3. Allow decorations to set while assembling the jars.
Assemble the Cake Jars
  1. Cut the cooled cake into circles that fit in the jars. Optionally, add Halloween sprinkles to the bottom.
  2. Alternate layers of cake and buttercream in each jar, pressing gently for stability.
  3. Finish with a peak of buttercream on top.
Final Touches
  1. Insert a skewer into the buttercream and gently push the fondant legs onto it.
  2. Allow the jars to set or enjoy immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1jarCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These cake jars are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored for a short time. Experiment with different cake and buttercream flavors to create unique versions.

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