Halloween Haunted House Dark Chocolate Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350°.
2. 2
   Add plenty of black food coloring gel B: Use black cocoa and a little bit of black food coloring gel.
3. 3
   Spray two (8 inch) baking pans with non stick cooking spray, cut two pieces of parchment rounds to fit the bottom of each pan.
4. 4
   Using a round tip, pipe frosting around the edge of the bottom layer creating a dam. Spoon jam inside of that dam.
5. 5
   Place parchment in each pan, spray the parchment paper with non stick cooking spray and set aside.
6. 6
   Add second layer on the top of the jam.
7. 7
   In a medium bowl, whish together the flour, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder and salt.
8. 8
   Now you can frost and decorate the cake as you see fit.
9. 9
   In a large mixing bowl beat the butter and sugars until light and fluffy. 
10. 10
    Add eggs, one at a time, beating until combined and vanilla.
11. 11
    Add flour mixture and buttermilk alternately until combined. 
12. 12
    Pour batter into the prepared pans. 
13. 13
    Spread evenly.
14. 14
    Bake 35 minutes or until a wooden toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool cake in the pans 10 minutes. Run a knife around the edges, remove from pans and cool completely on cool racks.
15. 15
    Measure jam and set aside.
16. 16
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