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High Altitude Ginger Chocolate Skull Cake for Halloween

High Altitude Ginger Chocolate Skull Cake for Halloween

Indulge in the festive spirit with our High Altitude Ginger Chocolate Skull Cake, a unique and delightful dessert that perfectly marries the spicy notes of ginger with rich chocolate. This eye-catching cake is not only designed for Halloween festivities but also makes an impressive centerpiece for any celebration. With its fluffy texture and playful decorations featuring mini chocolate skulls, it promises to enchant guests of all ages. Easy to make and high altitude-friendly, this cake is a must-try for bakers looking to elevate their dessert game.

  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: Serves approximately 12 slices 1x

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
  • 2 large egg whites
  • 1 1/2 cups whole milk
  • 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 cup light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted, and then cooled for 10 minutes)
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 cups unsalted butter (for frosting)
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 cup unsweetened Dutch processed cocoa powder
  • 1/4 tsp coarse Kosher salt
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste
  • 2 tbsp milk or cream
  • 12 oz chocolate candy melts
  • 1–2 tbsp solid coconut oil (if needed to thin the chocolate)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare round baking pans by greasing and flouring them.
  2. In a bowl, sift together cake flour, baking powder, salt, ginger, granulated sugar, and brown sugar.
  3. In another bowl, whisk eggs until frothy then add milk, vinegar, melted butter, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract.
  4. Combine wet ingredients with dry ingredients using an electric mixer until smooth.
  5. Bake for approximately 30 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean; cool before frosting.
  6. For frosting, beat softened butter until creamy then gradually mix in powdered sugar and cocoa powder until combined.
  • Author: Juniper
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
  • Calories: 410
  • Sugar: 38g
  • Sodium: 250mg
  • Fat: 24g
  • Saturated Fat: 15g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 46g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 60mg

Keywords: Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for optimal mixing. Sift dry ingredients to introduce air for a lighter cake texture. Watch baking times closely as high altitudes may affect cooking duration.