Chocolate Ghost Cake

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BOO! Hope we didn't scare you too much with this spooky cake!

Camille U.
Camille U.
Easy
237

15 minutes

Prep time

35 minutes

Cook time

824 cal.

Per serving

Utensils

Oven, Sheet Tray, Stovetop, Pot (small), Whisk, Mixing bowl

recipe

Chocolate bar (baking)
Butter (unsalted)

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350°F. In a saucepan, melt most of the chocolate (7 oz for 1 cake) & the butter over low heat until smooth.

Egg

Step 2

Separate egg whites from yolks, saving one whole egg for the glaze.

Sugar (granulated)
Egg

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, add the egg yolks & the sugar. Use an electric mixer to whisk until wet & crumbly. Add 1.5 tbsp of water (amount for 1 cake) & continue mixing until smooth.

Chocolate bar (baking)
Butter (unsalted)
Flour (all-purpose)
Baking powder

Step 4

Mix in the melted chocolate until combined. Add the flour & baking powder. Mix again until smooth.

Egg

Step 5

Use an electric mixer to beat the whites for about 2-4 min until firm. Working in batches, fold the whites into the batter. Mix until everything is combined.

Step 6

Grease all sides of a cake pan with butter. Line the pan with parchment paper. Pour in the batter & bake for about 35 min at 350°F. Check for doneness by sticking a toothpick in the center, if it comes out clean, the cake is done!

Step 7

Cool the cake completely. Invert the cake on a plate, then remove the parchment paper.

Chocolate bar (baking)
Heavy cream

Step 8

In a small saucepan, melt the remaining chocolate (1 oz for 1 cake) with heavy cream. Remove from the heat & spread it over the entire surface of the cake. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour until the chocolate sets.

Powdered sugar

Step 9

In a bowl, separate the white & yolk of the remaining egg. Add the powdered sugar to the egg whites & whisk until smooth.

Step 10

Take a square sheet of parchment paper. Fold one corner diagonally to form a triangle. Roll one end to form a cone. Fold the excess leaf inwards.

Step 11

Fill the cone with the icing & decorate the spooky cake. Serve & enjoy!

Personal notes

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Nutrition facts

Average estimated amount for one serving

Energy824 cal.
Fat45 g
Carbohydrates96 g
Protein9 g
Fiber4 g

Values are based on an average estimate for one serving. All nutrition information presented on Jow is intended for informational purposes only. If you have any concerns or questions about your health, please consult with a health-care professional.

On average, one serving of the recipe "Chocolate Ghost Cake" contains 824 Energy, 45 g of Fat, 96 g of Carbohydrates, 9 g of Protein, 4 g of Fiber.

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