Description
Celebrate Halloween with this Spooky Swirl Halloween Bundt Cake featuring vibrant neon orange, purple, and black swirls. This moist and fluffy cake combines classic vanilla and almond flavors with a hint of orange zest, creating a striking and delicious centerpiece perfect for festive gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake Batter
- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 4 egg whites
- 4 whole eggs
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp baking soda
- 1½ cups buttermilk
- 3 cups sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp almond extract
- Zest of 1 orange (optional)
- Neon orange gel food coloring
- Neon purple gel food coloring
- Black gel food coloring
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a large 12–15 cup Bundt pan thoroughly to ensure the cake releases easily after baking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and baking soda until well combined.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream the unsalted butter and sugar together until the mixture is pale and fluffy, about 3 to 4 minutes, to incorporate air and ensure a light texture.
- Add Eggs: Add the egg whites and whole eggs one at a time into the creamed butter and sugar mixture, beating well after each addition to create a smooth batter.
- Add Flavorings: Mix in the vanilla extract, almond extract, and orange zest, blending well to evenly distribute the flavors throughout the batter.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Alternately add the dry flour mixture and buttermilk to the wet ingredients, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined to avoid overmixing, which can toughen the cake.
- Color the Batter: Divide the batter evenly into three separate bowls. Tint one portion with neon orange gel food coloring, another with neon purple, and the last with black gel food coloring until vibrant colors are achieved.
- Layer and Swirl: Spoon alternating colors of batter randomly into the prepared Bundt pan. Use a knife to gently swirl the batter for a marbled effect, being careful not to overmix the colors.
- Bake: Bake the Bundt cake in the preheated oven for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, indicating the cake is fully baked.
- Cool and Finish: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then carefully invert it onto a wire rack to cool completely. Once cooled, optionally drizzle with a simple glaze or dust with powdered sugar for added sweetness and decoration.
Notes
- For best results, use gel food coloring as it provides vibrant colors without altering the batter consistency.
- Ensure eggs are at room temperature to help with emulsification and better batter texture.
- The orange zest is optional but adds a lovely citrus aroma and balances the sweetness.
- Use a toothpick to test doneness to avoid overbaking and drying out the cake.
- Let the cake cool completely before glazing to prevent the glaze from melting.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Halloween cake, Bundt cake, neon swirl cake, spooky dessert, marbled cake, holiday baking, festive cake, colorful cake
