Lemon Sugar Skull Cakes
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Lemon Sugar Skull Cakes
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I love to go all out for Halloween and Dia de Los Muertos every year, which is why I'm super excited to debut my brand new Mini Lemon Sugar Skull Cakes recipe! These colorful and whimsical treats may look a little spooky, but they're filled with bright, sunshiny flavors that everyone is sure to love.
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Ingredients
Cake:
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- Pinch salt optional and to taste
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk see notes
- 2/3 cups sour cream
- 1/2 cup lemon juice
- 6 tablespoons canola or vegetable oil
- 4 teaspoons lemon extract vanilla or almond extract may be substituted
Toppings:
- powdered sugar
- Royal Icing
- Edible writing gel
- Sprinkles
- Cupcake toppers
- Edible fresh flowers optional
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Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a skull cake pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, ground ginger, and salt, if using.
- Whisk in lemon zest; set aside.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the eggs, buttermilk, sour cream, lemon juice, oil, and lemon extract.
- Add the wet mixture to the dry, mixing lightly with a spoon or folding with a spatula until just combined. Small lumps will be present, don’t overmix or try to stir them smooth.
- Fill each well of the skull cake pan no more than ¾ full—about ½ cup of batter each. Gently tap the pan on top of the counter to evenly distribute batter and eliminate air bubbles.
- Bake for about 25 minutes. Allow the cakes to cool in the pan 15 to 20 minutes before inverting onto a cooling rack. Repeat with remaining batter.
- Decorate with royal icing, writing gel, little candies, or sprinkles. For more decorating tips, see photos.
Notes
- I prefer and highly recommend Baker's Joy Cake Pan Spray to grease baking pan.
- Feel free to make the cakes up to a week in advance and refrigerate before decorating.
- Cool the cakes COMPLETELY before you start decorating.
- Give them as gifts in these mini cake boxes with windows.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
341kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
42g
(14%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
0.002g
Cholesterol
75mg
(25%)
Sodium
43mg
(2%)
Potassium
234mg
(7%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
24g
(48%)
Vitamin A
685IU
(14%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
120mg
(12%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 9Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 341 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 341kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 42g | 14% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.002g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 75mg | 25% |
| Sodium | 43mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 234mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 24g | 48% |
| Vitamin A | 685IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 120mg | 12% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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