Vegan Chocolate Layer Skull Cake
Indulge in the decadence of our Vegan Chocolate Layer Skull Cake, the perfect treat for Halloween or any celebration that calls for a spooky yet delicious dessert. This rich, multi-layered cake is made with high-quality dark vegan chocolate and features a luscious chocolate buttercream, all topped with a smooth ganache and charming chocolate skull decorations. It’s not only visually striking but also entirely plant-based, making it suitable for vegans and anyone with dietary restrictions. Easy to prepare with straightforward steps, this cake will impress your guests and satisfy your deep chocolate cravings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 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)
- 1/4 cup white vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 75 g dark vegan chocolate (for buttercream)
- 1 cup vegan butter (baking stick)
- 1/2 cup unsweetened 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 (for ganache)
- 80 g dark vegan chocolate (for ganache)
- 1/2–1 kg dark vegan chocolate (for decorations)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare your baking pans.
- Melt the dark chocolate until smooth and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine dry ingredients: flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, sea salt, and baking soda.
- In another bowl, mix wet ingredients: plant-based milk, oil, vinegar, vanilla extract, and melted chocolate.
- Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Divide batter among prepared pans and bake for about 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool.
- Prepare the buttercream by beating vegan butter until creamy; gradually add cocoa powder and confectioners’ sugar while mixing.
- Assemble layers with buttercream in between; top with ganache made from coconut milk and dark chocolate.
- Decorate with molded chocolate skulls.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 63g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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