Skull World

Tools Needed

Skull cake pan (like the one in the image)

Mixing bowls

Whisk or mixer

Baking spray or butter/flour for greasing

Cooling rack

Plate with crushed cookies (for decoration)
Chocolate Skull Cake (Base)

Ingredients:

1 ½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour

1 cup (200g) granulated sugar

½ cup (45g) unsweetened cocoa powder

1 tsp baking soda

½ tsp baking powder

½ tsp salt

2 eggs

½ cup (120ml) vegetable oil

1 cup (240ml) buttermilk (or milk + 1 tbsp vinegar)

1 tsp vanilla extract

½ cup (120ml) hot water or hot coffee (enhances chocolate flavor)

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease your skull cake pan well.

2. In a bowl, whisk all dry ingredients together.

3. Add eggs, oil, buttermilk, and vanilla. Mix until smooth.

4. Gradually mix in the hot water or coffee. Batter will be thin — that’s okay.

5. Pour into the skull pan. Don’t overfill — leave 1 inch from the top.

6. Bake for 45–55 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.

7. Let cool completely in the pan, then gently unmold onto a wire rack.

White Skull Glaze (White Chocolate Ganache or Icing)

Option 1: White Chocolate Ganache

200g white chocolate, chopped

100ml heavy cream

Instructions:

1. Heat cream in a saucepan until just boiling.

2. Pour over the white chocolate and let sit 1–2 minutes.

3. Stir until smooth and glossy.

4. Let it cool slightly until it thickens enough to coat the skull.

5. Pour over the cake slowly to cover and drip nicely.

Option 2: Simple White Icing

1 cup powdered sugar

2–3 tbsp milk

½ tsp vanilla

Instructions:

1. Mix sugar, vanilla, and milk until smooth.

2. Adjust thickness with more sugar or milk as needed.

3. Pour over the cooled skull cake.

Dirt Base Decoration

Ingredients:

Crushed Oreo cookies or chocolate biscuits

Instructions:

1. Crush cookies and spread over a black plate or tray.

2. Place the skull cake gently on top, as if it’s rising from the grave.

Optional Decorations

Edible spiders, bones, or cobwebs

Black food coloring drips for blood effect

Insert LED tea light inside (if hollow)

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