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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 delightful flavors of the High Altitude Ginger Chocolate Skull Cake for Halloween, a festive treat that combines spicy ginger with rich chocolate. This soft and fluffy cake, topped with silky chocolate buttercream and adorned with spooky mini chocolate skulls, is perfect not only for Halloween parties but also for birthdays and family gatherings. Its unique blend of flavors and impressive appearance will surely tantalize your taste buds and impress your guests.

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

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare two greased and lined 9-inch round baking pans.
  2. In one bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and ginger. In another bowl, combine eggs, egg whites, milk, vinegar, brown sugar, melted butter, vegetable oil, and vanilla.
  3. Gradually mix the wet ingredients into the dry mixture until just combined.
  4. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and bake for about 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in pans for ten minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
  5. For frosting, beat softened butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar and cocoa powder; mix well. Adjust with milk if needed.
  6. Once cakes are cooled, frost between layers and around the entire cake. Decorate with melted chocolate candy melts and mini skulls.

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