Colorful Halloween Cake

Line the bottom with baking paper as well; the cake will come out of the pan more easily.

Sift the flour briefly to make the batter especially light and airy.

Beating works faster and yields more stable results with room-temperature eggs.

Stir only until everything is combined so the batter stays tender.

Don't overmix, otherwise the cake can become dense.

Add the food coloring little by little until you reach the desired shade.

For a marbled pattern, drag a fork loosely through the dollops in a spiral.

Try to open the oven only toward the end of baking to prevent the cake from collapsing.

Cool on a wire rack if possible so no condensation forms on the bottom.

Melt the couverture gently over a water bath for a shinier finish.

Apply sprinkles and decorations while the couverture is still slightly soft so they stick well.