Description
These Skull Lava Cakes are a hauntingly delicious twist on red velvet lava cake, perfect for Halloween parties or gothic-themed dinners.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 6 pieces semi-sweet chocolate squares or truffles
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease silicone skull molds.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk sugar, eggs, buttermilk, oil, vanilla, vinegar, and red food coloring.
- Combine dry and wet ingredients, mixing until smooth but not overmixed.
- Fill each mold halfway, insert a chocolate square or truffle in the center, then cover with more batter until 3/4 full.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, checking with a toothpick near the edge (not center).
- Let cool in the mold for 10–15 minutes, then carefully unmold.
- Dust with powdered sugar or decorate as desired.
Notes
- These cakes are best served warm to enjoy the molten center.
- You can use different colorings for a unique look.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cake
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Skull Lava Cake, Halloween Dessert, Red Velvet Cake