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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 celebrations with the High Altitude Ginger Chocolate Skull Cake. This enchanting dessert melds the warm, spicy notes of ginger with the richness of chocolate, creating a delightful treat that’s as visually captivating as it is delicious. Perfect for parties or family gatherings, this fluffy cake topped with luscious chocolate buttercream and adorned with festive mini skulls is sure to impress. Tailored for high-altitude baking, this recipe ensures that each slice is consistent and satisfying, making it ideal for any occasion.

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 (if needed for consistency)
  • 12 oz chocolate candy melts
  • 1–2 tbsp solid coconut oil (if needed to thin the chocolate)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two round cake pans.
  2. In a bowl, mix the dry ingredients: flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and ginger.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together the wet ingredients: eggs, egg whites, milk, vinegar, brown sugar, melted butter, oil, and vanilla.
  4. Combine both mixtures gently using an electric mixer until just blended.
  5. Divide the batter between the prepared pans and bake for about 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Allow cakes to cool before frosting with chocolate buttercream and decorating with mini skulls.

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