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Haunted graveyard cake

Haunted Graveyard Cake: A Spooktacular Halloween Delight

This Haunted Graveyard Cake features rich chocolate flavors and whimsical decorations, making it a delightful centerpiece for Halloween festivities.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Cooling Time 1 hour
Total Time 3 hours
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Ghosts
  • 2 large Egg White Ensure no yolk is present
  • 200 g Icing Sugar Adds sweetness and stability
For the Cake
  • 200 g Self-Raising Flour Provides structure and lift
  • 75 g Cocoa Powder Adds depth of flavor
  • 150 g Light Brown Muscovado Sugar Enhances sweetness
  • 3 large Eggs Essential for stability and richness
  • 200 ml Milk Adds moisture to the cake batter
  • 100 ml Vegetable Oil Keeps the cake moist
For the Ganache
  • 200 ml Single Cream Used for making ganache
  • 200 g Dark Chocolate Contributes a deep cocoa flavor
For the Decorations
  • 150 g Rich Tea Finger Biscuits Serve as gravestones
  • 100 g Double Chocolate Cookies Crushed for crumb topping
  • 100 g White Chocolate Used for ghost decorations
  • 50 g Silver Balls For ghostly eyes decoration

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Dish
  • piping bag
  • Spatula
  • Whisk
  • Oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 110°C. Whip egg whites to stiff peaks, adding icing sugar gradually. Pipe ghost shapes and bake for 1½ hours. Cool completely.
  2. Raise oven temperature to 180°C. Combine dry ingredients, whisk wet ingredients, mix together, and bake for 30 minutes. Cool on rack.
  3. Heat cream until boiling; pour over chopped dark chocolate. Stir until smooth to make ganache. Brush melted chocolate on biscuits.
  4. Once cooled, pour ganache over the cake and smooth it with a spatula. Let it set for decoration.
  5. Melt white chocolate and pipe eyes on meringues, apply on gravestones. Arrange biscuits and meringues on the cake.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 5gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Ensure all equipment is clean when whipping egg whites. Monitor the ganache closely to avoid scorching. Use a serrated knife to level cake for even decoration. Consider using store-bought ghost candies for quicker decorating.

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