Halloween Skull Chocolate Cake
Skull-shaped cakes are a popular Halloween dessert, symbolizing the spooky and mysterious nature of the holiday.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 130 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 16.
Halloween Skull Chocolate Cake
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a skull-shaped cake pan.
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In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
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Add the buttermilk, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and eggs to the dry ingredients. Mix until well combined.
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Slowly add the boiling water to the batter, mixing continuously.
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Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Once the cake is completely cooled, use a serrated knife to level the top if needed.
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Mix the black gel food coloring into the chocolate frosting until well combined.
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Frost the cake with the black frosting, making sure to cover the entire surface.
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Place the white chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl and heat in 30-second intervals until melted.
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Use a spoon to drizzle the melted white chocolate over the cake to create a skull design.
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Mix the red gel food coloring into the black decorating gel and use it to draw eyes and a mouth on the skull.
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Allow the cake to rest for at least 1 hour before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 12
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 450kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 25g39%
- Total Carbohydrate 55g19%
- Sugars 40g
- Protein 5g10%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.
