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Witches' Brew Halloween Cake Jars

Witches' Brew Halloween Cake Jars

Delight your guests with Witches' Brew Halloween Cake Jars, a spookily delicious treat layered with chocolate cake and green buttercream!
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 6 jars
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups Self-Raising Flour Can substitute with all-purpose flour plus baking powder.
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Can substitute with a sugar alternative depending on dietary needs.
  • 1 cup Butter (Unsalted) Ensure it’s softened for easy creaming.
  • 3 large Eggs Use room temperature eggs for better emulsification.
  • 3/4 cup Unsweetened Black Cocoa Powder Can be replaced with regular cocoa powder.
  • 1 tbsp Baking Powder Ensure it's fresh for proper leavening.
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1 cup Milk Can substitute with plant-based milk.
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Use pure vanilla for the best taste.
For the Frosting
  • 1 cup Butter (Salted) Use room temperature butter.
  • 4 cups Powdered Sugar
  • 3 tbsp Milk or Cream (optional) Used to adjust the consistency of the buttercream.
  • 1 tbsp Electric Green Food Coloring Gel colors work best.
For the Fondant Decorations
  • 1 cup Orange Fondant Used for creating witches' legs.
  • 1/2 cup Black Fondant Used to decorate fondant shoes.
  • 1 tsp CMC Powder Optional but recommended for humid environments.
  • 1 cup Sprinkles For visual appeal in the jars.

Equipment

  • mixing bowls
  • electric mixer
  • baking pan
  • Spatula
  • piping bag

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Knead CMC powder into the orange fondant until fully combined, shape into legs and set aside.
  2. Roll black fondant into shapes resembling shoes and attach to the orange legs.
  3. Preheat oven to 170°C (340°F) and prepare the baking pan.
  4. Cream unsalted butter and sugar until light and fluffy, then add eggs one at a time.
  5. Whisk together self-raising flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
  6. Combine the dry ingredients with the milk and the creamed mixture until smooth.
  7. Pour batter into the tin and bake for 45-50 minutes until skewer comes out clean.
  8. Cool cake in the tin for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
  9. Cream salted butter, then gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla, milk, and color for frosting.
  10. Layer cake and frosting in jars, finishing with sprinkles and a fondant leg.

Nutrition

Serving: 1jarCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 5gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 35gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure all ingredients are room temperature for best results. Store assembled jars in the fridge for freshness.

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