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Vegan Chocolate Layer Skull Cake

Vegan Chocolate Layer Skull Cake
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Indulge your deep, dark chocolate cravings with our Vegan Chocolate Layer Skull Cake! This decadent treat is perfect for Halloween festivities or any celebration. With its rich, moist layers and eye-catching skull decorations, it’s not just a dessert; it’s a showstopper that will leave everyone impressed. Crafted entirely from plant-based ingredients, this cake is suitable for a variety of dietary preferences. Easy to prepare, even novice bakers can create this masterpiece that combines delicious flavor with festive flair.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups hot coffee
  • 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, 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
  • 80 g good quality dark vegan chocolate (for ganache)
  • 1/2–1 kg dark vegan chocolate, chopped (for decorations)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease three round baking pans.
  2. Melt dark vegan chocolate by pouring hot coffee over it and stirring until smooth; set aside.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, sea salt, and baking soda.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together plant-based milk, oil, vinegar, and vanilla extract; add cooled chocolate mixture.
  5. Combine wet and dry mixtures gently until just blended.
  6. Divide batter among prepared pans and bake for about 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Cool layers before frosting with chocolate buttercream made from melted chocolate and vegan butter.
  8. Assemble the cake by stacking layers with frosting in between and pour ganache over the top.

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