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Halloween Chocolate Skull Cake Recipe

Spooky Halloween Chocolate Skull Cake Recipe for Fun Festivities

This Halloween Chocolate Skull Cake Recipe is a delicious centerpiece that combines rich chocolate with a spooky design, perfect for festive gatherings.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 35 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chocolate Shell
  • 200 g Couverture Dark Chocolate Cocoa butter content of 31–38% recommended
  • 2 large Eggs Room temperature
For the Cake Batter
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Can substitute with gluten-free flour
  • 1.5 cups Granulated Sugar Brown sugar can be used for depth
  • 1 cup Buttermilk Can substitute with Greek yogurt or non-dairy option
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda
  • 1 tsp Baking Powder
  • 0.5 cups Hot Brewed Coffee Optional for enhanced chocolate flavor
For the Filling Options
  • 1 cup Ganache Mix equal parts chocolate and cream
  • 1 cup Fruit Compote (e.g., raspberry or cherry) For tangy contrast
  • 1 cup Cream Cheese Frosting Can be turned vegan with substitutes

Equipment

  • 9-inch round cake pan
  • silicone skull mold
  • Mixing bowls
  • pastry brush
  • wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Chill the silicone skull mold in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Temper 200g of couverture dark chocolate until it reaches 45°C (113°F), then cool to 28°C (82°F). Coat the mold with chocolate, repeating two to three times.
  3. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Mix flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and cocoa powder. Add eggs, buttermilk, and coffee, then pour into greased cake pan and bake for 30-35 minutes.
  4. Trim the cooled cake to fit in the skull mold, carve out a cavity for the filling, and fill with ganache or fruit compote.
  5. Melt remaining tempered chocolate, spread over the edges of the filled cake, seal the halves together, and let set at room temperature for 30 minutes.
  6. Remove from the mold and decorate with edible paints or airbrush techniques.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 5gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Chill the mold before pouring chocolate to enhance the cake's spooky design. Use high-quality chocolate for better results.

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