Vampire Head Cakes

Name: Vampire Head Cakes
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: International
Ingredients: 200 g of dark chocolate ((dairy-free)); 50 g of granulated sugar; 2 tbsp of margarine (vegan); 1 tsp of vanilla extract; 200 g of white chocolate ((dairy-free)); 100 g of chocolate cookies ((dairy-free, crushed into crumbs))

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These little cakes are decorated with white icing. 🧛‍♂️ It's a simple recipe, ideal for a kids' workshop.

Total time: 45 min
Prep: 30 min
Cook: 15 min
Rest: 2 h
Difficulty: Easy
Per person: €0.50

By the CookinBreak team

Ingredients 6

servings

Estimated cost €6.00

1 ¼ cups dark chocolate(dairy-free)
4 tbsp granulated sugar
2 tbsp margarinevegan
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 ¼ cups white chocolate(dairy-free)
1 cup chocolate cookies(dairy-free, crushed into crumbs)

Equipment

Saucepan
Mixing bowl
Parchment paper
Baking sheet
Wooden spoon
Wooden sticks
Refrigerator

Instructions

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Melt the dark chocolate and the vegan margarine in a microwave-safe bowl or in a saucepan over low heat. Stir until smooth.

Add the granulated sugar and the vanilla extract to the chocolate-margarine mixture. Mix well.
Fold the chocolate cookie crumbs into the mixture until everything is well combined.
Shape small balls of dough into vampire head shapes and insert a wooden stick into each head.
Melt the white chocolate. Dip each vampire head in the white chocolate to create the white chocolate head.
Use the dark chocolate to create the vampire's eyes, mouth and hair on each head.
Place the vampire heads on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and refrigerate for about to harden.

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Nutrition facts

per serving · estimate

170kcal

Protein2 g5%
Carbs20 g50%
Fat8 g45%
Fiber1 g

Share of each nutrient in the calories of one serving.

Good to know

Chef's tip

🍫👻 Add a little gold dust for a sparkling touch that will make your vampire heads shine. For more texture, mix pieces of dried fruit into the dough before shaping it. You can also use small colorful candies to create livelier details on the faces. 🍬✨

Freezing : Can you freeze this recipe?

Yes

Up to 2-3 months in an airtight container or freezer bags. Thaw slowly in the fridge.

Storage : How long does it keep?

Keeps 3-4 days max in an airtight container at room temperature or chilled.

Making ahead : Can you make it the day before?

Yes

Stable treats, can be made the day before with no texture or storage issues.

Reheating : How do you reheat it?

Do not reheat. Eat at room temperature for the best texture (avoids melting the chocolate).

Variations

Use milk chocolate if you don't need a dairy-free recipe.
Decorate with candies, sprinkles or candy eyes.
Replace the chocolate cookies with other crumbled cookies.

Mistakes to avoid

Making the dough too soft: the balls won't stay on the stick. Add more cookie crumbs.
Heating the white chocolate too high: it seizes. Melt it gently.
Drawing the faces too early: the white chocolate slides. Wait until it has started to set.

Frequently asked questions

Are these cake pops really dairy-free?

The recipe's ingredients are listed as dairy-free: chocolates, vegan margarine and cookies. Always check the labels of the products you buy, as the composition can vary from one brand to another.

How do you get the balls to stay on the sticks?

First dip the tip of the stick in a little melted chocolate before pushing it into the ball: it acts as glue as it hardens. Then refrigerate so everything is firm before coating.

How do you draw the vampire's face?

Melt some dark chocolate, let it cool slightly, then draw the eyes, mouth and hair with a toothpick or a parchment paper cone. Work on heads whose white coating is still slightly soft.

How do you melt white chocolate without burning it?

Over very low heat or in the microwave in 20 to 30 second bursts, stirring between each. White chocolate burns faster than dark. Take it off the heat when a few pieces remain, they finish melting as you stir.