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Red Velvet Marshmallow Spiderweb Cake


  • Author: Ashley
  • Total Time: 2 hours

Ingredients

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For the Cake:

  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cocoa powder
  • 1 ½ cups vegetable oil
  • 1 cup buttermilk (room temperature)
  • 2 large eggs (room temperature)
  • 2 tablespoons red food coloring
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar

For the Marshmallow Frosting:

  • 1 cup unsweetened marshmallow fluff
  • 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream (or milk)

For the Spiderweb Decoration:

  • ½ cup white chocolate chips
  • Black food coloring (optional)
  • Edible spiders or decorations (optional)

Instructions

Bake the Cake:

  1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, sift together flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder.
  3. Mix Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together vegetable oil, buttermilk, eggs, food coloring, vanilla extract, and vinegar until smooth.
  4. Combine: Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  5. Pour and Bake: Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Make the Frosting:

  1. Beat the Butter: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy.
  2. Add Marshmallow Fluff: Mix in the marshmallow fluff until fully incorporated.
  3. Add Sugar and Cream: Gradually add the powdered sugar and heavy cream, mixing until smooth and fluffy. Stir in vanilla extract.

Assemble the Cake:

  1. Layer the Cakes: Once the cakes are completely cool, place one layer on a serving platter. Spread a generous amount of marshmallow frosting on top.
  2. Add the Second Layer: Place the second cake layer on top and frost the top and sides of the entire cake with the remaining marshmallow frosting.

Create the Spiderweb Decoration:

  1. Melt White Chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the white chocolate chips in 30-second intervals until smooth. If desired, add a drop of black food coloring for a spooky twist.
  2. Pipe the Web: Use a piping bag or a plastic zip-top bag with a small corner snipped off to pipe a spiral shape on top of the cake. Start from the center and work outward. Then, draw lines from the center to the edge to create a spiderweb effect.
  3. Decorate: Add edible spiders or other decorations as desired.
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes

Nutrition

  • Calories: 360 kcal
  • Fat: 20g
  • Carbohydrates: 44g
  • Protein: 3g