Spiderweb Cake
Spiderweb Cake is a whimsical treat that combines delightful flavors with a spooky design, making it perfect for Halloween or any festive gathering. This moist chocolate cake, topped with cream cheese frosting in an intricate spiderweb pattern, promises to impress your guests and satisfy their sweet cravings. Easy enough for novice bakers yet stunning enough for special occasions, it’s a dessert that brings joy and creativity to the table.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup milk (whole or dairy-free)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two round cake pans with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and sugar. Set aside.
- In another bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in milk and vanilla until combined.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Divide batter between prepared pans and bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely on wire racks.
- Once cooled, frost with cream cheese frosting and create the spiderweb design using piping bags filled with white frosting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg