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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 of Halloween with this High Altitude Ginger Chocolate Skull Cake. This delightful dessert features a moist ginger cake infused with warm spices, layered with rich chocolate buttercream, and topped with whimsical mini chocolate skulls. Perfect for any gathering, this cake not only captivates the eye but also tantalizes the taste buds with its unique blend of flavors. Designed specifically for high-altitude baking, it ensures a light and fluffy texture every time, making it an easy, crowd-pleasing centerpiece for your spooky celebrations.

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
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 cups unsalted butter (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 oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a mixing bowl, sift together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and ground ginger.
  3. In another bowl, whisk eggs, egg whites, milk, apple cider vinegar, light brown sugar, melted butter, vegetable oil, and vanilla until smooth.
  4. Gradually combine wet ingredients into dry ingredients until just mixed.
  5. Divide batter between prepared pans and bake for about 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
  7. Prepare chocolate buttercream by mixing softened butter and gradually adding powdered sugar and cocoa powder until smooth.
  8. Assemble the cake by layering frosting between the cakes and covering the outside with remaining frosting.
  9. Decorate with melted chocolate skulls as desired.

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