This article is about how to make a Halloween leg cake, which involves using strawberry jam buttercream and vanilla cake. The cake is made with the help of Furious Pete, a popular YouTuber known for his food challenges.

To begin making the Halloween leg cake, you will need the following ingredients: flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, butter, eggs, milk, vanilla extract, strawberry jam, buttercream icing, and red food coloring.

Start by preheating the oven and greasing a leg-shaped cake pan. In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Add softened butter and beat the mixture until it becomes crumbly.

In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, and vanilla extract. Gradually pour this wet mixture into the dry ingredients while continuing to beat until a smooth batter is formed. Pour the batter into the greased cake pan and bake it in the preheated oven until the cake is golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Once the cake is baked and cooled, it is time to assemble the Halloween leg cake. Place the cake on a flat surface and trim the top to level it. Cut the cake in half horizontally. Spread a layer of strawberry jam onto the bottom layer and place the other half on top.

This will provide a tasty filling for the cake.

Next, prepare the strawberry jam buttercream icing by incorporating strawberry jam into a basic buttercream recipe. Mix softened butter with icing sugar until creamy, then add red food coloring and strawberry jam to give it a pink color and fruity flavor. Continue mixing until all ingredients are well combined.

Using a knife or spatula, cover the entire cake with the strawberry jam buttercream icing. Smooth it out to give the cake a nice finish and to resemble a leg. You can also add some additional designs or decorations, such as veins or cuts, using the icing to make it look more realistic.

Finally, it's time to enjoy the Halloween leg cake! Slice it up and serve it to your friends and family for a spooktacular treat. The combination of the vanilla cake, strawberry jam filling, and fruity buttercream icing is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.

The Halloween leg cake is a fun and creative dessert idea for Halloween parties or themed events. By following the simple steps outlined in this article, you can create a delicious and visually striking cake that will impress everyone.