Description
Indulge in the ultimate spooky dessert with this Vegan Chocolate Layer Skull Cake, perfect for Halloween and other festive occasions. This decadent cake boasts rich layers of dark vegan chocolate, creamy buttercream frosting, and eye-catching chocolate skulls that are sure to impress your guests. Whether you’re hosting a Halloween party or simply craving a unique treat, this cake combines delightful flavors with a fun presentation. Easy to make and completely plant-based, it’s a dessert that everyone can enjoy guilt-free!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups hot coffee
- 75 g dark vegan chocolate
- 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
- 3/4 cup neutral oil
- Vegan butter (for frosting)
- Coconut milk (for ganache)
- Dark vegan chocolate for skulls
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round baking pans.
- In a bowl, melt dark vegan chocolate in hot coffee; set aside to cool.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, salt, and baking soda.
- In another bowl, combine plant-based milk, oil, vinegar, and vanilla extract.
- Mix wet ingredients into dry ingredients; add cooled chocolate mixture and stir gently.
- Divide batter between prepared pans and bake for about 30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 330mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Use high-quality dark vegan chocolate for the best flavor. Allow cake layers to cool completely before frosting to avoid melting the buttercream. Customize with different extracts or fillings as desired.