Spider Nest Cake
A festive and delightful treat perfect for Halloween, layered with rich flavors and decorated with fun candy.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- Food coloring (orange, green, purple, or black for decoration)
- Frosting (chocolate or vanilla for decoration)
- Candy decorations (like gummy worms, spider candies, etc.)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- Combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large mixing bowl.
- Mix in the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until just combined.
- Incorporate the boiling water carefully, stirring until well mixed.
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans.
- Bake for about 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool the cakes for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Frost the cooled cakes with your choice of chocolate or vanilla frosting.
- Decorate with food coloring and Halloween-themed candies.
Notes
Ensure accurate measuring of ingredients and don’t skip the cooling stage before frosting.
Find it online: https://www.nofussrecipe.com/spider-nest/