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High Altitude Ginger Chocolate Skull Cake for Halloween

High Altitude Ginger Chocolate Skull Cake for Halloween
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Elevate your Halloween festivities with the delightful High Altitude Ginger Chocolate Skull Cake. This impressive dessert combines the warm spice of ginger with rich chocolate flavors, creating a sweet and spicy treat that’s perfect for any gathering. Adorned with mini chocolate skulls, this cake is not only a visual centerpiece but also a delicious addition to your spooky celebrations. Designed specifically for high-altitude baking, it ensures a soft and fluffy texture, making it a fantastic choice for novice bakers and seasoned pros alike. Whether you’re hosting a Halloween party or just looking for a fun baking project, this cake promises to impress everyone at your table.

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 (for frosting)
  • 3 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
  • 1 cup unsweetened Dutch processed cocoa powder (for frosting)
  • 1 tbsp meringue powder (optional)
  • 1/4 tsp coarse Kosher salt (for frosting)
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste (for frosting)
  • 2 tbsp milk or cream (for frosting, only if needed for consistency)
  • 12 oz chocolate candy melts (for decoration)
  • 1–2 tbsp solid coconut oil (for decoration, if needed to thin the chocolate)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two round baking pans.
  2. In one bowl, sift together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and ginger.
  3. In another bowl, whisk eggs and egg whites until frothy; then add milk, vinegar, brown sugar, melted butter, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract.
  4. Gradually combine dry ingredients with wet ingredients until just mixed.
  5. Pour batter into prepared pans and bake for about 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Cool cakes in pans before transferring to cooling racks.
  7. For frosting: Beat softened butter and gradually mix in powdered sugar and cocoa powder until creamy; adjust consistency as needed.
  8. Frost cooled cake layers and decorate with melted chocolate skulls.

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