Decadent Skull Lava Cake: Indulge in Spooktacular Chocolate Bliss
Indulge in this Decadent Skull Lava Cake – a bewitching dessert that combines rich chocolate with a gooey center, perfect for Halloween celebrations.
Servings: 12 cakes
Calories: 350kcal
Equipment
- Microwave-safe bowl
- Whisk
- silicone skull molds
- Sifter
- Oven
- Cooling rack
Ingredients
For the Cake
- 8 oz Dark Chocolate at least 70% cocoa
- 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter
- 1 cup Granulated Sugar
- 2 Large Eggs
- 2 Large Egg Yolks
- 1/4 cup All-Purpose Flour
- 1 tbsp Red Food Coloring
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
For the Decoration
- 1 cup Powdered Sugar for dusting
- 1/2 cup Black Melted Chocolate optional for decoration
Instructions
How to Make Decadent Skull Lava Cake
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine dark chocolate and unsalted butter. Heat in 20-second bursts, stirring in between, until smooth and melted. Allow it to cool slightly before using.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together granulated sugar, large eggs, and egg yolks until the mixture is light and frothy.
- Gently combine the cooled chocolate mixture into the egg mixture. Add red food coloring and vanilla extract, stirring until everything is blended.
- Sift in all-purpose flour and carefully fold the mixture until just combined.
- Grease your skull silicone molds generously, then fill each mold to about 3/4 capacity with the batter.
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Bake for 10–12 minutes, watching for set edges and a jiggly center.
- Remove from the oven, let the cakes cool in the molds for 2–3 minutes, then carefully unmold them onto a cooling rack.
- Dust the tops with powdered sugar and decorate with melted black chocolate or edible marker for fun designs.
Notes
Optional: Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream for an extra indulgence. Quality chocolate matters for the best flavor.