Description
Deliciously rich chocolate skull cakes perfect for a spooky occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 170g bittersweet chocolate
- 113g unsalted butter
- 100g granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 large egg yolks
- 30g all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- non-stick spray or butter and cocoa powder for molds
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and grease skull molds with non-stick spray or butter and cocoa powder.
- Melt chocolate and butter together in a heatproof bowl over simmering water until smooth. Let cool slightly.
- In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, yolks, sugar, and vanilla extract until thick and pale, about 2-3 minutes.
- Gently fold the chocolate mixture into the egg mixture.
- Sift in the flour and salt, folding just until combined.
- Fill each mold 3/4 full with the batter.
- Bake for 11-13 minutes until edges are set and centers are slightly jiggly.
- Cool for 1-2 minutes, invert carefully onto plates, and serve immediately.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use high-quality chocolate.
- Ensure molds are properly prepared to prevent sticking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cake
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 85mg