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These 10 baking recipes are just as goth as you are

2020 will be remembered for many reasons, but one positive thing that’s come out of it is that people have been spending a lot more time cooking and baking at home. 

It seems like more people than ever have been baking bread for the first time or trying a different cookie recipe to learn something new and kill some time. 

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In case you’re feeling inspired to go into the kitchen, we found 10 dark AF baking projects that any goth should try at home. Not only will you be rewarded with a totally Instagrammable masterpiece, but you will get to eat your delicious creation after as well. You can check those out below. 

Black tiramisu

 

Recipe developer @itsholly on Instagram has an entire feed filled with the dark creations she makes, including black dumplings with squid ink and tacos. There are almost too many recipes to pick from, but you should definitely try out her black tiramisu, especially if you need to bring a dessert to your next socially distanced celebration. The key is getting black cocoa powder, and the rest of the recipe is pretty similar to a typical tiramisu. 

Charcoal ice cream 

Black ice cream was the original dark dessert to take over the internet, so why not make your own at home? You will need to get some activated charcoal and dry ice to try out this recipe from Tasty, but it’s a simple and rewarding treat to make on a hot summer day. 

Oreo cinnamon rolls

oreo cinnamon rolls
[Photo via A Classic Twist

These Oreo cinnamon rolls from A Classic Twist are the ideal treat for any cookies-and-cream lover, and they contain an Oreo cheesecake filling to take it up a notch. This recipe is definitely a bit labor-intensive, but once you master it, your friends and family will beg you to make this for every future brunch. 

Black chocolate cake

black cake goth baking recipes
[Photo via Food Network

This black chocolate cake from Food Network Kitchen is as dark as it gets. It’s rich, decadent and definitely a day-long project well worth the work. Perfect the recipe so you can make it as a birthday cake for your most emo friend—or yourself if you’d prefer. 

Double dark chocolate chip shortbread cookies

dark chocolate cookies
[Photo via The View From Great Island

If you love chocolate, these are the ultimate cookies for you. They have a deep flavor from the dark cocoa powder, and they’re extremely moist and gooey. You might have to stop yourself from eating the whole tray right out of the oven. 

Black truffle macarons

black truffle macaroons goth baking recipes
[Photo via Tastemade

Macarons are like a milestone for bakers to accomplish, so if you’re going to make them, why not make them goth? This recipe from Tastemade incorporates sliced truffle for an extremely deep flavor, but you could leave it out and stick to cocoa powder and food coloring to make them as black as possible. 

Dark chocolate black bean brownies

black brownies
[Photo via Dizzy Busy & Hungry

Adding black beans to this recipe not only contributes to their dark color, but it also makes this dessert healthier than normal. Aside from the black bean swap, the recipe is pretty typical for brownies, so it should be an easy way to mix things up in your kitchen. 

Sourdough bread with charcoal 

black bread goth baking recipes
[Photo via Bake Street

Making sourdough bread is a little passé, but this black loaf with activated charcoal is right up our alley. Bake-Street uses activated charcoal and garnishes with black sesame seeds for a unique loaf that will have your Instagram notifications blowing up. 

Black cheesecake

Even cheesecake can be taken to the dark side with a little food coloring and blackberry topping. We like this recipe because not only is the topping black, but so is the entire cheesecake.

Black sesame brittle 

black brittle
[Photo via .Snixy Kitchen

If you’re looking to experiment with making candy, try out this black sesame brittle that calls for little ingredients but a lot of precision. This is also a great thing to make and put into gift bags for your friends.