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Devil's food cakeCobweb-Covered Spider Cake

Spooktacular Devil's Food Cobweb-Covered Spider Cake Recipe

Delight in a whimsical cobweb-covered spider cake that brings Halloween to life. Perfect for gatherings, this devil's food cake is a festive treat.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 box Cake Mix Use your favorite flavor, like classic vanilla or Devil's food cake.
  • 1 can Cooking Spray Any non-stick spray will do.
For the Frosting & Web
  • 1 cup Buttercream Frosting Homemade or store-bought.
  • 2 cups Mini Marshmallows These create the cobweb effect.
For the Spider
  • 24 oz Black Fondant Alternatively, use dark chocolate.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Pan
  • Spatula
  • wire rack
  • Microwave-safe bowl
  • Serrated Knife

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large mixing bowl, combine cake mix with required ingredients per package instructions. Grease baking pan with cooking spray, pour batter in, and bake for 25-30 minutes.
  2. Remove cake and cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire rack. Level the top if rounded.
  3. Once cooled, generously dollop buttercream frosting on top and spread evenly.
  4. In a microwave-safe bowl, heat mini marshmallows in 30 seconds until gooey, stirring frequently.
  5. Drizzle melted marshmallows over the frosted cake in a spiral pattern to create a cobweb.
  6. Knead black fondant until soft, then shape into a spider and place it on top of the cobweb.
  7. Let the cake sit for a few minutes to allow marshmallows to set, then serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 28gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store leftover cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for up to 5 days.

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