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
Printable version with shopping checklist
Source Video
3h 35m
Prep
2h 35m
Cook
44m
Cleanup
6h 54m
Total
Cost Breakdown
Total cost:$32.57
Per serving:$2.71
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.
You Might Also Like
Similar recipes converted from YouTube cooking videos
Ultimate Level 10 Chocolate Chip Cookies
DessertAmericanHard
Claire Saffitz’s Chicken Pot Pie with Homemade Puff Pastry
AmericanHard
Claire Saffitz’s Chicken Pot Pie with Homemade Puff Pastry
AmericanHard
Whipped Crumb Pumpkin Pudding
DessertAmericanMedium
Grilled Cheese Deluxe (Binging with Babish Inspired)
AmericanHard
Sweet Honey Pancakes with Hazelnut Filling
WesternEasy