Name: Vegan Chocolate Layer Skull Cake
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: Vegan
Ingredients: 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, rapeseed); 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; 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 (for ganache); 1/2-1 kg dark vegan chocolate, chopped (for skulls)

Vegan Chocolate Layer Skull Cake

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Indulge in the spooktacular delight of our Vegan Chocolate Layer Skull Cake! This visually stunning dessert is perfect for Halloween parties, birthdays, or any celebration that calls for a touch of eeriness. Each layer of rich dark vegan chocolate cake is filled and coated with luscious chocolate buttercream and drizzled with silky ganache. Topped with creepy chocolate skulls, this cake is sure to impress your guests while satisfying even the most intense chocolate cravings. Plus, it’s completely free from animal products, making it an excellent choice for those following a vegan lifestyle.

Author: Abigail
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 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, rapeseed)
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
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 (for ganache)
1/2–1 kg dark vegan chocolate, chopped (for skulls)

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare two 8-inch round cake pans.
In a bowl, combine hot coffee and chopped dark chocolate; stir until smooth.
In another bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, salt, and baking soda.
Mix plant-based milk, oil, vinegar, and vanilla; add cooled chocolate mixture.
Combine wet and dry ingredients until just mixed; do not overmix.
Divide batter into prepared pans and bake for about 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Allow layers to cool before frosting with chocolate buttercream and drizzling with ganache.
Decorate with shaped chocolate skulls for a festive finish.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
Calories: 350
Sugar: 38g
Sodium: 200mg
Fat: 16g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 53g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 0mg

Find it online: https://graceflavors.com/vegan-chocolate-layer-skull-cake/