Spiderweb Layer Cake Recipe for Halloween

This Spiderweb Layer Cake is a fun and festive dessert perfect for Halloween celebrations. With its rich layers of chocolate cake and creamy frosting, it’s sure to impress your guests and make your Halloween-themed dessert ideas come to life.

This recipe is straightforward and uses basic baking techniques, making it accessible for home bakers. Get ready to create a spooky centerpiece for your Halloween party with this delightful Halloween recipe.

Spooky Spiderweb Layer Cake

This layer cake features moist chocolate cake layers filled with a luscious frosting and topped with a striking spiderweb design. The recipe takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes from start to finish and serves 10-12 people.

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups granulated sugar
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
1 cup whole milk
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup boiling water
2 cups butter, softened
4 cups powdered sugar
1/2 cup cocoa powder for frosting
1 teaspoon vanilla extract for frosting
Black and white icing for spiderweb decoration
Plastic spider for garnish (optional)

Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Add Wet Ingredients: Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla to the dry ingredients. Mix on medium speed for 2 minutes. Stir in boiling water until well combined.
Bake the Cakes: Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
Prepare the Frosting: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar and cocoa powder, mixing until smooth. Add vanilla and mix until combined.
Assemble the Cake: Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread a layer of frosting on top, then place the second layer on top. Frost the top and sides of the cake with the remaining frosting.
Create the Spiderweb: Using black and white icing, pipe a spiderweb design on top of the cake. Optionally, place a plastic spider on top for decoration.
Serve: Slice and serve the cake to your guests, and enjoy this festive Halloween treat!