Get in the Halloween spirit with this spooky Buttermilk Bundt Cake. The buttermilk adds a tangy flavor and moist texture to the cake, while the festive decorations make it perfect for any Halloween party or gathering.
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttermilk
- Orange and black food coloring gel
- Halloween sprinkles and decorations
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a bundt cake pan
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition
- Stir in vanilla extract
- Add flour mixture alternately with buttermilk, beginning and ending with flour mixture
- Divide batter in half and color one half orange and the other half black
- Alternately spoon orange and black batter into prepared cake pan
- Swirl batter with a knife to create a marbled effect
- Bake for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean
- Cool cake in pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely
- Decorate cake with Halloween sprinkles and decorations before serving
Interesting Facts
Buttermilk helps tenderize the crumb of the cake and adds a subtle tangy flavor
The marbled effect of the orange and black batter makes this cake perfect for Halloween
This Buttermilk Bundt Cake can be made in advance and stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days