“Bloody” Vampire Cake

This Halloween, let your creativity run wild with our eerie “Bloody”
Vampire Cake! Made with Buddy Fruits Organic Strawberry Fruit Spread,
this indulgent dessert layers the fruity sweetness of strawberry with
homemade white cake, all wrapped up in a wickedly fun design. Stock up
on our gluten-free and vegan Buddy Fruits Organic Strawberry Fruit
Spread, and turn your baking into a spine-tingling culinary adventure!

• 3 8-inch white cake layers (use your favorite recipe or a store-bought mix)
• 1 batch vanilla buttercream (enough to frost a 3-layer cake)
• 2 packages of Buddy Fruits Organic Strawberry Fruit Spread 
• ¼ tsp agar agar powder

1. Prepare the “Blood” Drip:

• In a small saucepan, add the 2 packages of Buddy Fruits Organic Strawberry Fruit Spread and ¼ tsp of agar agar.
• Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly until it begins to bubble.
• Once bubbling, reduce the heat to low and simmer for 3-5 minutes until the spread thickens slightly.
• Remove from heat and let it cool to room temperature. The mixture will continue to thicken as it cools, creating a jelly-like consistency for the blood effect.

2. Assemble the Cake:

• Place the first layer of your fully cooled white cake on a cake board or serving plate.
• Spread a layer of vanilla buttercream on top of the cake, then add a spoonful of the Buddy Fruits’ Organic Strawberry Fruit Spread in the center. Spread it gently, leaving about an inch around the edges to prevent it from spilling out.
• Place the second layer of cake on top and repeat the process: buttercream followed by a layer of strawberry spread.
• Place the third cake layer on top.

3. Frost the Cake:

• Use the remaining vanilla buttercream to frost the entire outside of the cake. 

4. Create the Blood Drip:

• Transfer the cooked and cooled strawberry mixture to a piping bag (or use a spoon if you don’t have one).
• Pipe the thickened strawberry spread along the edges of the cake, allowing it to drip down the sides for a dramatic "blood" effect.
• If desired, add a few extra drips on the top for extra gore!

5. Serve and Enjoy:

• Allow the cake to set in the fridge for 30 minutes before serving. Slice into the cake to reveal the bloody layers inside!