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Spiderweb Cake

Spiderweb Cake
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If you’re looking for a standout dessert to make your Halloween festivities memorable, this Spiderweb Cake is the perfect choice. With its rich chocolate layers and creamy frosting, this cake dazzles both the eyes and the taste buds. Topped with a playful spiderweb made from vegan marshmallows, it’s a fun treat that everyone will love. Plus, it’s easy to whip up, making it a wonderful project for families to tackle together. Whether you’re celebrating Halloween or just want a delightful dessert, this cake fits the bill!

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 1/2 cups flour (or gluten-free flour)
  • 3/4 cup Dutch-process cocoa powder
  • 1/4 cup black cocoa powder
  • 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 plant-based milk)
  • 3/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup + 2 tablespoons boiling water
  • 24 ounces cream cheese (room temperature)
  • 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
  • plastic spiders

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease your baking pans.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together sugar, flour, cocoa powders, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, combine eggs (or chia eggs), milk, olive oil, and vanilla extract.
  4. Mix wet ingredients into dry ingredients along with boiling water until just combined.
  5. Pour batter into prepared pans and bake for about 24 minutes. Cool layers completely.
  6. For frosting, beat cream cheese and butter; gradually mix in powdered sugar and vanilla.
  7. Stack cake layers with frosting in between; decorate with orange gel frosting for the spiderweb effect and top with vegan marshmallows.

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