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Dark Chocolate and Brown Butter Halloween Cake

Recipe by Louise Lindberg Pastry

A show‑stopping, multi‑layered chocolate cake perfect for Halloween. It combines a super‑moist dark chocolate base, a crunchy cocoa‑Nutella layer, silky brown‑butter ganache, a buttery caramel, rich dark chocolate mousse, a glossy black mirror glaze and spooky chocolate bat decorations.

HardWesternServes 12

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Source Video
3h 35m
Prep
2h 35m
Cook
44m
Cleanup
6h 54m
Total

Cost Breakdown

$32.57
Total cost
$2.71
Per serving

Critical Success Points

  • Layer setting (freezer/chill times)
  • Brown butter color
  • Caramel temperature
  • Gelatin dissolution
  • Mirror glaze temperature

Safety Warnings

  • Hot butter and cream can cause severe burns; handle with care.
  • Caramel reaches >100 °C; use a thermometer and keep children away.
  • Gelatin must be fully hydrated to avoid lumps.

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