Indulge in the rich and velvety taste of this chocolate web cake that is sure to satisfy your sweet cravings. The intricate web design adds a touch of elegance to this delectable treat, making it the perfect dessert for any special occasion.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups buttermilk
- For the chocolate web design: 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips, melted
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix in dry ingredients, alternating with buttermilk, until well combined.
- Pour batter into prepared cake pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool completely before decorating with the chocolate web design.
- To create the chocolate web, melt chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- Transfer melted chocolate into a piping bag and pipe concentric circles on top of the cake.
- Using a toothpick, drag lines from the center of the cake outwards to create a web-like design.
- Refrigerate cake for 10-15 minutes to set the chocolate web before serving.
- Slice and enjoy your chocolate web cake!
Interesting Facts
The chocolate web design is surprisingly easy to create and adds a wow factor to the cake.
This cake can be customized with different flavors of frosting or fillings for a unique twist.
Serve this chocolate web cake at Halloween parties for a spooky yet delicious dessert option.