Spooky Halloween Marble Cake

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a bundt pan or a round cake pan thoroughly to prevent sticking.
Mix the dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
Cream the butter and sugar: In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
Combine wet and dry: Add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients in three batches, alternating with the buttermilk. Mix until the batter is smooth and fully combined.
Divide and color the batter: Separate the batter evenly into three bowls:
- Leave one bowl plain (vanilla).
- To the second bowl, mix in cocoa powder and black food coloring.
- To the third bowl, mix in orange food coloring until vibrant.
Layer and swirl: Spoon dollops of each batter randomly into the prepared pan. Once all the batter is added, use a knife or skewer to swirl the colors slightly to create a marbled effect.
Optional: Sprinkle semi-sweet chocolate chips over the top for added richness.
Bake: Bake for 40–45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cool: Let the cake cool in the pan for 15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

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