Monster Coffin Cake

The tradition of coffin-shaped cakes can be traced back to ancient Egypt, where they were made as offerings to the gods and pharaohs.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 90 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 14.

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Monster Coffin Cake

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Bakery, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 20 min Total Time 1 hr 30 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 5400

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2.5 cup All-purpose flour
• 0.75 cup Cocoa powder
• 2 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.75 cup Unsalted butter
• 1.5 cup Granulated sugar
• 3 large Eggs
• 2 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 cup Whole milk
• 1.5 cup Heavy cream
• 1 cup Powdered sugar
• as desired few drops Food coloring (black, purple, green)
• 24 count Candy eyes
• 12 count Gummy worms

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a coffin-shaped cake pan.
2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a separate bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in eggs, one at a time, followed by vanilla extract.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with milk. Mix until just combined.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
7. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. In a chilled bowl, whip the heavy cream and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
10. Divide the whipped cream into three bowls and tint each bowl with black, purple, and green food coloring.
11. Using a coffin-shaped template, cut the cooled cake into the desired shape.
12. Frost the cake with the colored whipped cream, alternating colors for a spooky effect.
13. Decorate with candy eyes and gummy worms.
14. Chill the cake in the refrigerator for at least 20 minutes before serving. Enjoy your Monster Coffin Cake!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 450kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 20g31%

Total Carbohydrate 65g22%

Sugars 40g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.