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Halloween Bundt Cake

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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings 12
Calories 471

Ingredients

  • 1 ¾ cups sugar
  • 2 ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 3 eggs
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 2 ¼ cups flour
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1 ½ cup milk
  • orange food coloring
  • purple food coloring
  • black food coloring
  • 2 tbsp cocoa powder
  • 4 cups powdered sugar

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350F. Grease a bunt cake pan using butter or non-stick cooking spray and set aside.
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer (or in a regular bowl using a hand mixer), add the sugar, 2 tsp vanilla, salt, and eggs. Use the paddle attachment to beat until pale and mixed.
  • Add the oil and continue to beat until mixed.
  • In a separate, clean and dry bowl, add the flour and baking powder. Whisk together.
  • Add half the flour mix to the egg mix and beat for a moment until just mixed. Add ½ cup of milk and do the same.
  • Add the last half of the flour mix, beat again, then add another ½ cup of milk and beat until it is all mixed well.
  • Split the batter evenly into three separate bowls.
  • In the first bowl, add orange food coloring. The amount needed will vary depending on the type of dye you use, so start with a little bit, mix, and then decide if you need more.
  • In the second bowl, add the purple food coloring. In the third bowl, add the black food coloring and the cocoa powder. Make sure all the dye is thoroughly mixed into the batter.
  • Pour the batter in the previously prepared cake pan, alternating each color to make the colors swirl in the pan.
  • If you want, you can drag a knife through in a zig-zag pattern after you’ve poured all the batter in. The motion will help create a stronger swirl, but be careful not to overdo it because if the colors mix together too much it will become murky.
  • Put the cake in the oven and bake for 40 minutes or until you can insert a fork and it comes out clean.
  • Let the cake cool in the pan for 15 minutes before carefully turning it upside down onto a cooling rack. You may need to slide a knife around the edges of the cake to separate it from the pan, but the cake should come out easily. Let it sit for another hour or until it is completely cool.
  • While you wait for the cake to cool, you can prepare the glaze. Combine the powdered sugar, ½ cup of milk, and ½ tsp vanilla in a bowl and whisk until smooth and thick. If you think it is too runny, add more powdered sugar. If it’s too thick, add more milk. You should end up with a pourable but opaque glaze.
  • Divide the glaze evenly into three bowls. Tint each bowl with orange, purple, and black food coloring, respectively. Drizzle each color atop the cake in turn or in any fun pattern you might want.
  • Slice and enjoy!

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Nutrition

Calories: 471kcal | Carbohydrates: 89g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 44mg | Sodium: 330mg | Potassium: 96mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 70g | Vitamin A: 109IU | Calcium: 105mg | Iron: 2mg