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Halloween slash cake

Halloween Slash Cake: A Spooky Sweet Treat for Everyone

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This Halloween Slash Cake is a visually captivating dessert that combines moist chocolate sponge and strawberry jam, perfect for festive gatherings.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 140 g Unsalted Butter Provides moisture and richness; substitute with coconut oil for dairy-free option.
  • 100 ml Grapeseed Oil Adds moisture; can be replaced with any neutral oil.
  • 200 ml Milk Hydrates the batter; use almond milk for dairy-free.
  • 3 tbsp Yogurt Contributes to tenderness; Greek yogurt offers extra creaminess.
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Enhances overall flavor; almond extract can substitute.
  • 250 g Light Muscovado Sugar Adds depth and moisture; brown sugar can work.
  • 250 g Plain Flour Forms the cake's structure; gluten-free flour is an alternative.
  • 3 tsp Baking Powder Provides leavening; ensure freshness.
  • 50 g Cocoa Powder Adds rich chocolate flavor; Dutch-processed cocoa deepens taste.
For the Filling and Decoration
  • ¾ x 340g jar Strawberry Jam Acts as a filling and enhances the 'blood' effect.
  • kg Ready-to-roll White Fondant Icing Covers the cake; marzipan can substitute.
  • 600 g Icing Sugar Used for making buttercream.
  • 300 g Softened Butter Main ingredient in buttercream; vegan butter can substitute.
  • Red Food Coloring Provides the signature 'blood' effect; natural alternatives work too.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Medium saucepan
  • Large Bowl
  • Spatula or wooden spoon
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Cake tins
  • Wire Racks

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (160°C for fan ovens) and line two 20cm sandwich tins with parchment paper.
  2. Melt 140g of unsalted butter in a saucepan over low heat. Combine with 100ml grapeseed oil, 200ml milk, 3 tbsp yogurt, 1 tsp vanilla extract, and 2 room-temperature eggs.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together 250g plain flour, 250g light muscovado sugar, 50g cocoa powder, 3 tsp baking powder, and a pinch of salt.
  4. Pour the melted butter mixture into the dry ingredients and gently mix until smooth.
  5. Divide the batter between the two cake tins and bake for 25-30 minutes, checking with a skewer for doneness.
  6. Allow the cakes to cool in the tins for 10 minutes, then turn out onto wire racks to cool completely.
  7. Make the buttercream by beating 300g softened butter until creamy, then gradually mixing in 600g sifted icing sugar and adding red food coloring.
  8. Level the tops of the cakes and slice each in half horizontally for layering.
  9. Layer the cakes by spreading strawberry jam followed by buttercream, stacking each layer.
  10. Roll out 1.25kg fondant and drape it over the cake, smoothing it out.
  11. Create slashes in the fondant and drizzle red buttercream mixed with boiling water into the slashes for a bloody effect.

Nutrition

Serving: 1slicesCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 5gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

For best results, ensure your eggs are at room temperature and cakes are fully cooled before decorating. Use fresh ingredients for optimal texture and flavor.

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