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Monster Cakes

Monster Cakes: Irresistibly Fun Treats to Wow Kids

These Monster Cakes are creatively decorated treats that are perfect for Halloween, offering a moist and rich dessert that kids will love.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Chilling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 12 cakes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Provides richness and moisture; substitute with margarine for dairy-free.
  • 1/2 cup Oil Enhances moisture; can replace with applesauce for healthier option.
  • 2 cups White Sugar Sweetens cake; brown sugar can deepen flavor.
  • 4 large Eggs Acts as binder; use flax eggs for vegan.
  • 1 cup Milk Adds moisture; substitute with almond milk or oat milk.
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract Provides flavor depth; use pure vanilla for best results.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Sea Salt Balances sweetness.
  • 1/2 cup Black Cocoa Powder Adds color and rich chocolate flavor.
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Provides structure; gluten-free blend can be used.
  • 1 tablespoon Baking Powder Leavening agent for fluffy cake.
For the Frosting
  • 1 batch Vanilla Buttercream Made from butter, confectioner's sugar, salt, heavy cream, and vanilla.
For Coloring
  • 5 colors Gel Colors Includes Orange, Yellow, Teal, Blue, Purple for vibrant hues.
For Decoration
  • 1 cup Candy Eyes For whimsical monster faces.
  • 1 cup Gum Paste/Fondant For playful features.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Pastry cutter
  • Cake Pans
  • Electric mixer

Method
 

Prepare the Cake
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). In a bowl, mix melted butter, oil, and sugar. Whisk in eggs, milk, vanilla, and salt. In another bowl, sift flour, cocoa, and baking powder. Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet. Pour into cake pans and bake for 20-30 minutes.
Cut and Shape Cakes
  1. Once cooled, slice cakes into rounds. Use scraps to form dough for cake pops, molding half-spheres for character.
Make and Color Buttercream
  1. Whip softened butter until fluffy. Gradually add confectioner’s sugar, then cream and vanilla until smooth. Divide frosting and mix with gel colors.
Assemble and Decorate Cakes
  1. Stack layers with buttercream between, apply a crumb coat, and chill for 15 minutes. Decorate with colored buttercream and add candy eyes for unique monster features.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cakeCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 3gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These cakes can be customized to reflect different personalities by changing decorations and colors for your event.

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