High Altitude Ginger Chocolate Skull Cake for Halloween
Indulge in the perfect blend of sweet and spicy with this High Altitude Ginger Chocolate Skull Cake, a delightful treat for Halloween. This soft, fluffy ginger cake is infused with warm spices and topped with rich chocolate buttercream. Adorned with mini chocolate skulls, it’s a spooky yet delicious centerpiece for your festive gathering.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Servings - 16
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 3 1/4 cups cake flour
- 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
- 3 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp coarse Kosher salt
- 1 tbsp ground ginger
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk (room temperature)
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted and cooled)
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups unsalted butter (softened)
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 cup unsweetened Dutch processed cocoa powder
- 1 tbsp meringue powder (optional)
- 1/4 tsp coarse Kosher salt
- 2 tsp vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste
- 2 tbsp milk or cream (only if needed for consistency)
- 12 oz chocolate candy melts
- 1–2 tbsp solid coconut oil (if needed to thin the chocolate)
- Mini chocolate skulls for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two round cake pans.
- In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and ground ginger.
- In another bowl, whisk eggs, milk, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, melted butter, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients until just mixed.
- Pour batter into prepared pans and bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.
- For frosting, beat softened butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar and cocoa powder; mix until smooth. Add cream if needed for consistency.
- Frost the cooled cakes and top with mini chocolate skulls.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 36g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg