31 | October | 2024 | Bewitching Kitchen

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

The big day is here, and I am already sad because it will be over so soon… These little cakes will please those who like spicy cakes not very sweet. I used the recipe that came with the Nordicware pan, a new acquisition I could not resist. It is available on many online stores and also at Walmart (check it out here). I added a glaze to the cakes to make the skull features more visible but the glaze is optional, if you find it too sweet, omit it, and maybe go with a super light dusting of powdered sugar once the cakes are fully cold.

SPICY SKULL MINICAKES
(from The Bewitching Kitchen, adapted from Nordicware)

1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
1 large egg
1/2 cup pure maple syrup
1 + 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp ginger
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
1/4 tsp ground cloves
1/4 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 cup hot water

Glaze:
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1/4 tsp vanilla
1 tablespoon milk

Heat oven to 350F. Prepare skull pan with baking spray.

Cream sugar and butter in a KitchenAid type mixer with the paddle attachment. Blend in the egg and maple syrup until smooth.

In a small bowl, whisk together flour, spices, baking soda and salt. Slowly pour the dry mixture on the butter/sugar, and blend on low-speed until combined. Stir in the hot water. Fill each cavity with the smooth batter, not more than 1/2 the capacity.

Bake for about 12 minutes. Leave in the pan for 5 minutes, invert and cool completely.

Make the glaze by whisking all ingredients, adjust with milk or powdered sugar. Coat each skull cake with the glaze, let it set at room temperature.

ENJOY!

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Comments: I will definitely be using this pan next year, as I bought it too close to the big day and only had a chance to play with it once. The mini cakes are tender, moist and super spicy, going well with the overall atmosphere of the season. I hope you get to try this recipe… Two bites and they will be gone, a perfect little treat.