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; 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 for frosting, chopped; 1 cup vegan butter (baking stick, not tub style), room temperature; 1/2 cup unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder for frosting; 5 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted; 2-4 tbsp plant-based milk for frosting; 1 tsp vanilla extract for frosting; 1/4 cup canned coconut milk (not coconut beverage); 80 g good quality dark vegan chocolate (70% cacao is nice without being bitter); 1/2-1 kg dark vegan chocolate, chopped (70% cacao or higher for nice dark skulls)

Vegan Chocolate Layer Skull Cake

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Indulge your dark chocolate cravings with our Vegan Chocolate Layer Skull Cake! This eye-catching dessert is perfect for Halloween celebrations or any occasion that calls for a show-stopping treat. With rich layers of dark vegan chocolate and an adorable skull design, this cake is sure to be the centerpiece of your dessert table. Not only does it deliver on flavor, but it’s also customizable, allowing you to adjust sweetness and intensity to match your preferences. Perfect for sharing, this large cake serves up to 20 people, making it ideal for gatherings or parties.

Author: Cataleya
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Yield: Serves about 20 slices 1x
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: Vegan

Ingredients

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1 1/2 cups hot coffee
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 for frosting, chopped
1 cup vegan butter (baking stick, not tub style), room temperature
1/2 cup unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder for frosting
5 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted
2–4 tbsp plant-based milk for frosting
1 tsp vanilla extract for frosting
1/4 cup canned coconut milk (not coconut beverage)
80 g good quality dark vegan chocolate (70% cacao is nice without being bitter)
1/2–1 kg dark vegan chocolate, chopped (70% cacao or higher for nice dark skulls)

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease your skull-shaped baking pans.
Melt dark chocolate with hot coffee; set aside.
In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, salt, and baking soda.
In another bowl, mix plant-based milk, oil, vinegar, and vanilla; combine with dry ingredients and melted chocolate until just mixed.
Divide batter into pans and bake for about 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Cool completely before frosting with a mix of melted chocolate and vegan butter whipped until smooth.
Prepare ganache with coconut milk and dark chocolate; pour over the frosted cake.
Use remaining melted chocolate in molds for decorative skulls.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 380
Sugar: 38g
Sodium: 220mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 55g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 0mg

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