HAUNTED-HOUSE CAKE
This haunted house's towering cookie facade, candy details, and golden caramel windows are guaranteed to become the stuff of legend-that is, should anyone who ventures near live to tell the tale. A winding nougat staircase leads up the chocolate buttercream grounds to the entrance, where a construction-paper caretaker hovers just inside, waiting for the next unsuspecting visitor.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cake Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- To assemble the cake: Secure one 11-inch cake layer to corresponding-size round foam board with a dab of chocolate buttercream. Spread 2 cups buttercream on top. Stack another 11-inch cake on top of buttercream, and frost as before. Top with remaining 11-inch cake. Spread 1 cup buttercream over top and sides of tier, scraping lightly to create a thin layer, or crumb coat, and refrigerate until frosting is firm, about 30 minutes. Spread 2 cups buttercream over entire tier until smooth.
- Repeat with 9-inch cake layers on second foam board, using 1 cup frosting between layers, 1/2 cup for crumb coat, and 1 cup for the final coat.
- Trim 5 dowels to height of 9-inch tier and 6 to height of 11-inch tier. Insert dowels in corresponding tiers in a circle, 2 1/2 inches from the edge of cake. Center 9-inch tier over 11-inch tier, pressing gently to secure. Fill a pastry bag fitted with a 1/2-inch plain tip (#806) with remaining buttercream. Pipe pearls around bottoms of tiers for a border, as shown below. (Cake can be refrigerated up to 3 days before proceeding.)
- Make the steps: Fill a small bowl with cocoa powder. Cut torrone into 2-to 2 1/2-inch-long blocks. Cut toothpicks in half (1 for each block). Roll torrone in cocoa powder to coat. Insert toothpicks into torrone blocks, and push blocks into cake, starting from top of 9-inch tier and curving to bottom of 11-inch tier. Using a vegetable peeler, shave milk chocolate; sprinkle over tops of tiers.
- Finish the cake: Carefully transfer assembled cookie house to top of cake. Press cookie doors into cake in front of house. Decorate cake with cookie tree, tombstones, and candy cats, if desired. Press caretaker cutout onto top of cake, behind door. Arrange a flashlight behind cake to shine through door and windows.
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Sean Mendez
[email protected]This cake was a bit dry, but the decorations were really cute. I think I would try a different recipe next time.
Ritaj Sy
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of chocolate cake, but this cake was surprisingly good. The decorations were really cute, and the cake was moist and flavorful. I would definitely make this cake again.
Anosha Abbasi
[email protected]This cake was a lot of work to make, but it was worth it. It was so delicious and festive. The decorations were really impressive, and the cake was a big hit at my Halloween party. I would definitely make this cake again.
Emmanuel Ofosu
[email protected]This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good. The decorations were really cute, and the cake was moist and fluffy. I would definitely make this cake again, but I would use less sugar next time.
Alberto Herrera
[email protected]This cake was so easy to make, and it turned out so cute. The decorations were really fun to make, and the cake was delicious. I will definitely be making this cake again.
Atif Sanghi
[email protected]This cake was a bit dry, but the decorations were really cute. I think I would try a different recipe next time.
Ousmane Camara
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of chocolate cake, but this cake was surprisingly good. The decorations were really cute, and the cake was moist and flavorful. I would definitely make this cake again.
Sagor Paul
[email protected]This cake was a lot of work to make, but it was worth it. It was so delicious and festive. The decorations were really impressive, and the cake was a big hit at my Halloween party.
jai habibi
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my cake didn't turn out as moist as I would have liked. I think I might have overbaked it. The decorations were really cute, though.
Cartoon Hank
[email protected]This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but I think that's just a personal preference. The decorations were really cute, and the cake was moist and fluffy.
Marim Yahia
[email protected]This cake is so easy to make, and it's always a hit. I love the spooky decorations, and the cake is always delicious. I will definitely be making this cake again next year.
Catto19 Catto19
[email protected]I've made this cake several times now, and it's always a hit. It's the perfect cake for Halloween, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Kaluya Julius
[email protected]This cake is a great way to get kids excited about Halloween. The decorations are so much fun to make, and the cake is delicious. I will definitely be making this cake again next year.
Galaxy
[email protected]I love this cake! It's so easy to make, and it always turns out perfectly. The decorations are so much fun, and the cake is always a hit at parties.
Gracie Otis
[email protected]This was the perfect cake for our Halloween party. It was spooky and delicious, and everyone loved it. I will definitely be making this cake again next year.
Hanif Makandar
[email protected]I made this cake for my son's Halloween birthday party, and it was a huge success. The kids loved the spooky decorations, and the cake was delicious. I will definitely be making this cake again.
nakajubi Shamim
[email protected]I used a store-bought chocolate cake mix to make this cake, and it turned out great. The decorations were easy to make, and the cake was a big hit with my friends.
Teklu Terefe
[email protected]This cake was a bit more work than I expected, but it was worth it. The end result was a beautiful and delicious cake that was the star of our Halloween party.
Martin Gehant
[email protected]I've made this cake twice now, and it's always a hit. The kids love the spooky decorations, and the adults love the delicious chocolate flavor. It's the perfect cake for a Halloween party.
geraldine quinit
[email protected]My family loved this cake! It was moist and delicious, and the decorations were so spooky and fun. I will definitely be making this again for Halloween.