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:
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, sift together flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together vegetable oil, buttermilk, eggs, food coloring, vanilla extract, and vinegar until smooth.
- Combine: Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- 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:
- Beat the Butter: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy.
- Add Marshmallow Fluff: Mix in the marshmallow fluff until fully incorporated.
- Add Sugar and Cream: Gradually add the powdered sugar and heavy cream, mixing until smooth and fluffy. Stir in vanilla extract.
Assemble the Cake:
- 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.
- 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:
- 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.
- 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.
- Decorate: Add edible spiders or other decorations as desired.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 360 kcal
- Fat: 20g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Protein: 3g