Name: Vegan Chocolate Layer Skull Cake
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
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, etc); 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 and skulls); 1/2-1 kg dark vegan chocolate, chopped (for skulls)

Vegan Chocolate Layer Skull Cake

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Indulge in our decadent Vegan Chocolate Layer Skull Cake, perfect for Halloween parties or any occasion that calls for a touch of delicious spookiness. This cake features rich layers of moist chocolate, filled and coated with creamy vegan buttercream, drizzled with luscious ganache, and topped with delightful chocolate skulls. Not only is it a feast for the eyes, but it also satisfies even the most intense chocolate cravings. With its impressive design yet simple preparation, this cake will surely impress your guests and become a staple at your celebrations.

Author: Daleyza
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
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, etc)
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 and skulls)
1/2–1 kg dark vegan chocolate, chopped (for skulls)

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease skull-shaped baking pans.
Melt dark vegan chocolate in hot coffee; set aside to cool slightly.
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, sea salt, and baking soda.
In another bowl, mix plant-based milk, oil, vinegar, and vanilla extract; then stir in the melted chocolate-coffee 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. Cool completely before frosting.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
Calories: 380
Sugar: 50g
Sodium: 200mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Unsaturated Fat: 9g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 54g
Fiber: 5g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 0mg

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