Description
Indulge in the hauntingly delightful Vegan Chocolate Layer Skull Cake, an irresistible treat that’s perfect for Halloween or any festive gathering. This enchanting dessert features rich layers of moist, dairy-free chocolate cake slathered in velvety vegan buttercream and topped with a silky ganache. Adorned with intricate chocolate skulls, this cake is not just a sweet but a showstopper that will captivate your guests. Whether you’re hosting a spooky celebration or simply craving something sweet, this cake promises to deliver on taste and style.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups hot coffee
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 2/3 cups granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 cups unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 cups plant-based milk
- 75g dark vegan chocolate (for cake and frosting)
- 1 cup vegan butter
- 5 cups confectioners' sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare round baking pans.
- Melt dark chocolate in hot coffee; let cool slightly.
- In one bowl, mix flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder, salt, and baking soda. In another bowl, combine milk, oil, vinegar, vanilla extract, and cooled chocolate mixture.
- Gradually blend wet ingredients into dry ingredients until just combined.
- Divide batter between pans and bake for about 30 minutes; cool completely.
- For frosting, beat vegan butter and cocoa until creamy; add powdered sugar and plant-based milk to desired consistency.
- Assemble layers with frosting in between; pour ganache on top and decorate with skulls.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 45g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: For gluten-free options, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free blend. Customize flavors by adding espresso powder or orange zest to the batter.