Pastel del Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead Cake) - Vallarta Supermarkets : Vallarta Supermarkets

Pastel del Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead Cake) - Vallarta Supermarkets : Vallarta Supermarkets

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Celebrate Día de los Muertos with a delicious pastel honoring loved ones, featuring vibrant flavors and colorful decorations.

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Ingredients

  • Nonstick baking spray
  • 3 cups cake flour
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cup black cocoa powder
  • 1 tablespoon baking soda
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups Mexican crema
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup hot brewed coffee
  • 6 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 cups unsalted butter (4 sticks), softened
  • 1/2 (18 mL) bottle black gel food coloring
  • 3 tablespoons heavy cream, at room temperature
  • 3/4 cup heavy cream
  • 3/4 cup dark chocolate chips
  • Fresh flowers, sugar skull candies and/or black and neon sprinkles (optional)

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