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Vegan Chocolate Layer Skull Cake

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Indulge in the spooktacular delight of our Vegan Chocolate Layer Skull Cake, a show-stopping dessert perfect for Halloween or any festive gathering. This cake is layered with decadent chocolate buttercream and drizzled with smooth ganache, creating a rich, velvety experience in every bite. Topped with intricate chocolate skulls, it’s not just a dessert; it’s a centerpiece that will enchant your guests. Easy to follow and 100% plant-based, this recipe ensures everyone can savor its deliciousness without compromise. Get ready to impress friends and family with this unique creation that balances eerie aesthetics with delightful flavors!

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)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a bowl, combine hot coffee and chopped dark chocolate until melted.
  3. Whisk flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, salt, and baking soda in another bowl.
  4. Mix plant-based milk, oil, vinegar, and vanilla into dry ingredients; then fold in the melted chocolate mixture.
  5. Pour batter into pans and bake for about 30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Cool cakes completely before frosting with chocolate buttercream made from whipped vegan butter, cocoa powder, powdered sugar, and plant-based milk.
  7. Drizzle ganache made from melted coconut milk and dark chocolate over the frosted cake and decorate with chocolate skulls.

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