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Spiderweb Chocolate Cake

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A rich, moist chocolate cake decorated with a dramatic white chocolate spiderweb, perfect for Halloween or any festive occasion.

Ingredients

  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup hot water or freshly brewed coffee
  • 8 oz semi-sweet or dark chocolate (for ganache)
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup white chocolate or white candy melts (for spiderweb)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 8-inch round cake pans.
  2. Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.
  3. In another bowl, beat the eggs, then add granulated sugar, brown sugar, buttermilk, oil, and vanilla. Mix until combined.
  4. Gradually stir in the dry ingredients. Add the hot water or coffee and mix until the batter is smooth.
  5. Divide the batter evenly into the pans and bake for 30–35 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
  7. For the ganache, heat heavy cream until steaming and pour over chopped chocolate. Let sit for 1 minute, then stir until smooth.
  8. Stack and level the cakes, then pour ganache over the top, allowing it to drip down the sides.
  9. Melt white chocolate and pipe concentric circles over the ganache. Use a toothpick to drag lines outward to form a spiderweb pattern.
  10. Let the ganache set before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • Add espresso powder to intensify the chocolate flavor.
  • Try raspberry jam between layers for a fruity twist.
  • Use orange-colored white chocolate for a festive look.
  • Substitute with gluten-free flour blend for a gluten-free version.

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