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High Altitude Ginger Chocolate Skull Cake for Halloween

High Altitude Ginger Chocolate Skull Cake for Halloween
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Indulge in the festive spirit this Halloween with the High Altitude Ginger Chocolate Skull Cake. This delightful dessert combines the warm spiciness of ginger with rich chocolate flavor, creating a moist and fluffy cake that is both visually striking and delicious. Topped with velvety chocolate buttercream and adorned with charming mini chocolate skulls, it’s perfect for Halloween parties or any autumn celebration. Easy to prepare, this cake will impress your guests while satisfying their sweet tooth.

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
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 cups unsalted butter
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 cup unsweetened Dutch processed cocoa powder
  • 1 tbsp meringue 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

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare cake pans.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together dry ingredients: flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and ginger.
  3. In another bowl, mix wet ingredients: eggs, milk, vinegar, brown sugar, melted butter, oil, and vanilla.
  4. Combine wet and dry mixtures until just blended.
  5. Pour batter into prepared pans and bake for about 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Allow cooling completely before frosting with chocolate buttercream.
  7. Melt chocolate candy melts to decorate with mini skulls on top.

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