Description

Indulge in the festive spirit of Halloween with this delightful High Altitude Ginger Chocolate Skull Cake. This cake masterfully combines the warmth of ginger with rich chocolate, making it a perfect centerpiece for your seasonal gatherings. Its light and fluffy texture, complemented by a decadent chocolate buttercream frosting, is sure to impress your guests. Decorate it with mini chocolate skulls for a charming and spooky touch that captures the essence of Halloween. Easy to make and specially crafted for high-altitude baking, this cake promises to be both a treat for the taste buds and a feast for the eyes.

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)
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 tsp vanilla extract
2 cups unsalted butter (for frosting)
3 cups powdered sugar
1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tbsp meringue powder (optional)
1/4 tsp coarse Kosher salt (for frosting)
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)

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease your baking pans or line them with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, whisk together the cake flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and ground ginger.
In another bowl, beat together eggs and then mix in whole milk, vinegar, brown sugar, melted butter, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Gradually combine the wet ingredients with the dry mixture and mix until fully incorporated.
Pour the batter into prepared pans and bake for about 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Allow cakes to cool in pans for about 10 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack.
For frosting, beat softened butter until creamy; gradually add powdered sugar and cocoa powder until fluffy.
Once cooled, frost the layers of cake and decorate as desired with melted chocolate or candy decorations.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice (70g)
Calories: 320
Sugar: 29g
Sodium: 230mg
Fat: 16g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 40g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 60mg