Spiderweb Cake
Indulge in the delightful charm of our Spiderweb Cake, a decadent chocolate layer cake perfect for any occasion, especially Halloween! With rich layers of chocolate and a creamy frosting adorned with a whimsical spiderweb design made from vegan marshmallows, this cake is sure to captivate both young and old.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves about 12 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 3 cups granulated sugar
- 2 1/2 cups + 2 tablespoons flour (see notes)
- 3/4 cup + 2 tbsp Dutch-process cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup black cocoa powder (or more Dutch-process cocoa)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 3 large eggs (or chia eggs)
- 1 1/2 cups milk (or dairy-free alternative)
- 3/4 cup olive oil (or vegetable oil)
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup + 2 tablespoons boiling water
- 24 ounces full-fat cream cheese (or vegan alternative)
- 1 cup + 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 3/4 cups powdered sugar (or more if you like)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- pinch of salt
- orange gel food coloring
- 2 cups mini vegan marshmallows
Instructions
- Preheat your oven and grease cake pans.
- Mix dry ingredients in one bowl and wet ingredients in another, then combine them without overmixing.
- Slowly add boiling water to the batter and divide it among prepared pans.
- Bake until a toothpick comes out clean; cool completely.
- Prepare the frosting by beating cream cheese and butter, then gradually add powdered sugar.
- Layer the cakes with frosting and create a spiderweb design using melted vegan marshmallows on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
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