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Spiderweb Cake

Spiderweb Cake
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Create an eye-catching Spiderweb Cake that’s easy to make! Perfect for gatherings or Halloween celebrations—try it today!

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 1/2 cups + 2 tablespoons flour (gluten-free option available)
  • 3/4 cup + 2 tablespoons 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 (dairy or plant-based)
  • 3/4 cup olive oil (or canola/vegetable oil)
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup + 2 tablespoons boiling water
  • 24 ounces full-fat cream cheese (room temperature)
  • 1 cup + 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 3 3/4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • pinch of salt
  • orange gel food coloring (optional)
  • 2 cups mini vegan marshmallows
  • plastic spiders for decoration

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two round cake pans.
  2. Whisk together sugar, flour, both cocoa powders, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
  3. In another bowl, mix eggs (or chia eggs), milk, olive oil, and vanilla until smooth; combine with dry ingredients.
  4. Stir in boiling water until mixed well.
  5. Pour batter into prepared pans; bake for about 24 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.
  6. Beat cream cheese and butter together; gradually add powdered sugar until fluffy. Mix in vanilla and salt.
  7. Frost cooled cake layers and create a spiderweb design using colored frosting.
  8. Decorate with mini vegan marshmallows and plastic spiders.

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