Vegan Chocolate Layer Skull Cake
Prepare to be mesmerized by our Vegan Chocolate Layer Skull Cake, a delectable treat that combines rich, dark chocolate flavors with a spooky presentation. This cake is perfect for Halloween celebrations or any occasion where you want to impress guests with a striking dessert. With its moist layers of vegan chocolate cake, creamy buttercream frosting, and uniquely shaped chocolate skulls, this cake is not only delicious but also a showstopper. Easy to customize, it offers endless possibilities for decorations and flavors.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegan
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups hot coffee
- 75 g dark vegan chocolate
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 2/3 cups granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 cups unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 1 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 3/4 tsp baking soda
- 1 1/2 cups plant-based milk
- 3/4 cup neutral oil (e.g., canola, avocado, rapeseed)
- 1/4 cup white vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 75 g dark vegan chocolate (for frosting)
- 1 cup vegan butter (baking stick, not tub style), room temperature
- 1/2 cup unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder
- 5 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted
- 2–4 tbsp plant-based milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (for frosting)
- 1/4 cup canned coconut milk (for ganache)
- 80 g good quality dark vegan chocolate (for ganache)
- 1/2–1 kg dark vegan chocolate (for decoration)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare your baking pans.
- Melt the dark vegan chocolate in hot coffee and set aside.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, salt, and baking soda.
- Mix wet ingredients: plant-based milk, oil, vinegar, vanilla extract, and melted chocolate mixture.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients until just mixed; be careful not to overmix.
- Divide batter into prepared pans and bake for about 30 minutes.
- Cool cakes completely before frosting with a mix of vegan butter and cocoa powder.
- Prepare ganache with coconut milk and dark chocolate; drizzle over the frosted cake.
- Optionally mold skulls from melted chocolate for decoration.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 45g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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