Spider Web Cake
A delightful Halloween dessert featuring moist chocolate layers and silky vanilla frosting, decorated to resemble an intricate spider web.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ¾ 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 unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar, sifted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2-3 tablespoons heavy cream or milk
- ½ cup chocolate syrup (for the web)
- Edible spiders or Halloween-themed decorations (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- Combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until fully combined.
- Add the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed for about 2 minutes.
- Stir in the boiling water gradually; batter will be thin.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and bake for 30 minutes.
- Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing until combined. Pour in the vanilla and enough cream to achieve a spreadable consistency.
- Once the cakes are completely cool, place one layer on a serving plate, spread frosting, and place the second layer on top.
- Drizzle the chocolate syrup in a concentric pattern and use a toothpick to create a spider web design.
- Add edible spiders or other decorations, slice, and enjoy!
Notes
Let the cakes cool completely before frosting to prevent melting. Use high-quality cocoa for better flavor.