Spiderweb Cake Roll Recipe for Halloween

This Spiderweb Cake Roll is a delightful Halloween-themed dessert that combines a light sponge cake with a rich filling, all decorated to resemble a spooky spiderweb. It’s a fun and festive treat perfect for Halloween parties or gatherings.

This recipe is straightforward and allows for creativity in decorating. You can impress your guests with this unique Halloween recipe that not only looks great but tastes delicious.

Festive Spiderweb Cake Roll Recipe

This cake roll features a soft sponge cake filled with a creamy filling, rolled up and decorated with chocolate to create an eye-catching spiderweb design. The preparation time is about 1 hour, and it serves 8 people.

Ingredients

3 large eggs
1 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup cocoa powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (for filling)
1/2 cup dark chocolate (for spiderweb decoration)
1 tablespoon vegetable oil (for chocolate)

Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 15×10-inch jelly roll pan with parchment paper.
Make the Cake Batter: In a mixing bowl, beat the eggs and granulated sugar until thick and pale. Add vanilla extract. Sift together flour, cocoa powder, and salt; fold into the egg mixture gently.
Bake the Cake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the cake springs back when touched.
Cool the Cake: Once baked, remove from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes. Invert onto a clean kitchen towel dusted with powdered sugar, remove the parchment paper, and roll the cake up in the towel. Allow it to cool completely.
Prepare the Filling: In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
Assemble the Cake Roll: Unroll the cooled cake carefully, spread the whipped cream filling evenly over the surface, and then roll it back up tightly.
Decorate: Melt the dark chocolate with vegetable oil in a microwave or double boiler. Drizzle the melted chocolate over the rolled cake in a spiderweb pattern.
Chill and Serve: Refrigerate the cake roll for at least 30 minutes before slicing. Serve chilled and enjoy your spooky dessert!