Spiderweb Chocolate Cake (Print-Friendly Version)
Moist chocolate layers with fluffy frosting and silky ganache, decorated in an eye-catching spiderweb pattern.
# Ingredients:
→ Cake
01 -
1 box chocolate cake mix, plus ingredients called for on box
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1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
→ Frosting
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1 cup confectioners' sugar
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7.5 oz marshmallow crème
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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Pinch kosher salt
→ Ganache
07 -
3/4 cup heavy cream
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1.5 cups semisweet chocolate chips
→ Decoration
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1 tube store-bought vanilla icing
# Steps:
01 -
Butter and flour two 9-inch cake pans. Prepare cake batter following package instructions.
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Bake cakes according to package directions. Allow cakes to cool completely.
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Place one cake layer on a serving platter.
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In a large bowl, using a hand mixer, combine softened butter, confectioners' sugar, marshmallow crème, vanilla extract, and kosher salt. Beat until fluffy and well incorporated.
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Place the second cake layer on top of the frosted first layer.
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Heat heavy cream in a small saucepan over medium heat until it just begins to bubble. Place chocolate chips in a heatproof bowl, pour hot cream over, let sit for 2 minutes, then whisk until smooth.
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Pour ganache evenly over cake. Pipe a spiral of prepared frosting on top of the ganache and use a toothpick to draw spiderweb designs.
# Notes & Tips:
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Ensure cakes are completely cooled before frosting to prevent melting.