Description
Indulge in the decadence of our Vegan Chocolate Layer Skull Cake, a delightful treat sure to impress at any gathering. This cake features rich layers of dark vegan chocolate and creamy frosting, elegantly adorned with striking chocolate skull decorations for an eye-catching presentation. Perfect for Halloween parties or special occasions, this show-stopping dessert combines an intense chocolate flavor with a visually stunning design that invites conversation. Easy to make and entirely plant-based, it’s a guilt-free indulgence that satisfies even the strongest chocolate cravings. Gather your ingredients and get ready to embark on a baking adventure that will leave your guests raving!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups hot coffee
- 75 g dark vegan chocolate (chopped)
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 2/3 cups granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 cups unsweetened 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
- 1/4 cup white vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 75 g dark vegan chocolate (for frosting)
- 1 cup vegan butter (for frosting)
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (for frosting)
- 5 cups confectioners' sugar (for frosting)
- 2–4 tbsp plant-based milk (for frosting)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (for frosting)
- 1/4 cup canned coconut milk (for ganache)
- 80 g dark vegan chocolate (for ganache)
- 1/2–1 kg dark vegan chocolate (chopped for skulls)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare two greased and floured 9-inch round baking pans.
- Melt the chopped dark vegan chocolate in hot coffee until smooth. Set aside to cool slightly.
- In a separate bowl, mix together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, salt, and baking soda.
- In another bowl, combine plant-based milk, oil, vinegar, and vanilla extract. Stir in the cooled chocolate mixture.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Pour batter into prepared pans and bake for about 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- While cooling, prepare frosting by beating vegan butter with cocoa powder and confectioners' sugar; add melted chocolate and plant-based milk until desired consistency is reached.
- Once cooled, frost the cakes and drizzle with ganache made from melted dark vegan chocolate combined with heated coconut milk.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 45g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg