Description
A visually striking cake that mimics a spiderweb, perfect for Halloween or spooky-themed events.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 cup buttercream frosting
- ½ cup black chocolate ganache
- 1 cup white chocolate for web decoration
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes.
- Stir in boiling water until well combined. The batter will be thin.
- Pour batter into prepared pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in pans for 10 minutes, then remove to wire racks to cool completely.
- Level the cakes if necessary. Frost the top of one layer with buttercream frosting.
- Place the second layer on top. Frost the top and sides of the cake with remaining buttercream.
- Drizzle black chocolate ganache over the top for a spooky effect.
- Melt white chocolate and pipe spiderweb designs on top of the cake.
- Chill the cake for 30 minutes to set the decorations before serving.
Notes
- You can use food coloring in the frosting for added effect.
- Consider adding spider decorations for a more dramatic presentation.
- This cake can be made a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Spiderweb Cake, spooky snacks