Description
Indulge in the rich, haunting allure of our Vegan Chocolate Layer Skull Cake—a showstopper that’s perfect for Halloween parties or any celebration that craves a touch of the macabre. This decadent dessert features layers of moist chocolate cake, luscious chocolate buttercream, and a glossy ganache, all adorned with eerie chocolate skulls. With its striking design and flavor that tantalizes the taste buds, this cake is not just an eye-catching centerpiece but also a delightful treat for vegans and chocolate lovers alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups hot coffee or Americano
- 75 g good quality dark vegan chocolate, chopped
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 2/3 cups granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 cups unsweetened Dutch-process 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)
- 1/4 cup white vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 75 g good quality dark vegan chocolate, chopped (for buttercream)
- 1 cup vegan butter (baking stick, not tub style), room temperature
- 1/2 cup unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder (for buttercream)
- 5 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted (for buttercream)
- 2–4 tbsp plant-based milk (for buttercream)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (for buttercream)
- 1/4 cup canned coconut milk (not coconut beverage)
- 80 g good quality dark vegan chocolate (70% cacao recommended)
- 1/2–1 kg dark vegan chocolate, chopped (70% cacao or higher for nice dark skulls)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round baking pans.
- Melt dark vegan chocolate with hot coffee until smooth.
- Whisk together dry ingredients: flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder, sea salt, and baking soda in one bowl.
- In another bowl, mix wet ingredients: plant-based milk, oil, vinegar, vanilla extract, and melted chocolate.
- Combine wet and dry mixtures until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Divide batter between pans and bake for about 30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cakes to cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (90g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg