Description
The Halloween Spider Cake is a delightful and spooky dessert that’s perfect for any Halloween gathering. Moist chocolate layers are beautifully frosted and topped with creepy spider decorations, making it a hit among both kids and adults. This cake not only tastes fantastic but also serves as an eye-catching centerpiece, ensuring that your celebration is memorable and filled with smiles.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups buttercream frosting
- Chocolate spider decorations (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease/flour two round baking pans.
- In a large bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and sugar.
- In another bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Pour into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Divide the batter between prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow cakes to cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
- Frost between layers with buttercream frosting, cover the entire cake with frosting, and top with chocolate spider decorations.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg