Chocolate Web Cake

Health score
2%
Chocolate Web Cake
45 min.
8
593kcal

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Get ready to impress your guests with this stunning Chocolate Web Cake! This dessert is not only a treat for your taste buds but also a visual masterpiece. With its intricate web design on top, it's perfect for Halloween parties or any occasion where you want to add a touch of elegance. Imagine the delight on your friends' faces when they see this beautiful creation, and then the pure joy as they indulge in its rich, chocolatey goodness.

The recipe is straightforward and easy to follow, making it accessible for bakers of all skill levels. You'll start by preheating your oven and preparing your cake pans, ensuring a smooth baking process. The cake itself is a delightful combination of fluffy texture and deep chocolate flavor, thanks to the use of unsweetened chocolate and a generous amount of sugar. The addition of evaporated milk adds a subtle creaminess that takes this cake to the next level.

What sets this cake apart is the creative web design. By drizzling melted chocolate in a spiral pattern and then feathering it with a knife, you'll create a unique and eye-catching effect. It's a simple technique that will have your guests wondering how you achieved such a stunning result. So, whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice looking to impress, this Chocolate Web Cake is a must-try recipe that will satisfy your sweet tooth and your creative spirit.

Ingredients

  • teaspoons double-acting baking powder 
  • 0.3 teaspoon baking soda 
  •  eggs 
  • 0.8 cup evaporated milk 
  • 1.3 cups flour all-purpose
  • teaspoon salt 
  • 1.3 cups shortening 
  • ounce baker's chocolate unsweetened melted
  • teaspoons vanilla extract 
  • 1.3 cups granulated sugar white

Equipment

  • oven
  • knife
  • mixing bowl
  • hand mixer
  • toothpicks

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F(175 degrees C). Grease two 9 inch round cake pans.
  2. Sift flour, baking powder, salt, baking soda and 1 1/2 cups of the white sugar together in a large mixing bowl.
  3. Add 1/2 cup of the shortening and 1-1/4 cup of the evaporated milk. Beat at medium speed with an electric mixer for 2 minutes. Beat in the eggs and beat for 2 minutes longer.
  4. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pans.
  5. Drizzle 1 square of the melted chocolate in a spiral on top of each cake. Feather lines with a knife to form a web pattern.
  6. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 to 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  7. Let cakes cool in pans for 10 minutes then remove from pans and let cakes cool completely.
  8. Combine the 2 squares unsweetened melted chocolate, 1 1/3 cups shortening, 1 cup white sugar, 3/4 cup evaporated milk and the vanilla together and beat with an electric mixer until smooth.
  9. Cut each cooled cake layer in half horizontally.
  10. Spread 1/4 of the filling between each layer making a 4 layer cake with a web design on top. Frost sides with the remaining filling.

Nutrition Facts

Calories593kcal
Protein3.98%
Fat60.55%
Carbs35.47%

Properties

Glycemic Index
29.64
Glycemic Load
35.02
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
9.5004347485045%

Flavonoids

Catechin
4.56mg
Epicatechin
10.05mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:592.74kcal
29.64%
Fat:41.02g
63.1%
Saturated Fat:12.3g
76.85%
Carbohydrates:54.07g
18.02%
Net Carbohydrates:52.33g
19.03%
Sugar:35.93g
39.92%
Cholesterol:47.77mg
15.92%
Sodium:475.46mg
20.67%
Alcohol:0.34g
100%
Alcohol %:0.33%
100%
Caffeine:5.67mg
1.89%
Protein:6.06g
12.12%
Manganese:0.45mg
22.32%
Vitamin K:19.1µg
18.19%
Selenium:11.76µg
16.8%
Vitamin E:2.29mg
15.26%
Iron:2.59mg
14.4%
Phosphorus:142.56mg
14.26%
Vitamin B2:0.24mg
14.25%
Calcium:137.83mg
13.78%
Copper:0.27mg
13.71%
Vitamin B1:0.2mg
13.09%
Folate:47.17µg
11.79%
Magnesium:35.15mg
8.79%
Zinc:1.16mg
7.72%
Fiber:1.74g
6.96%
Vitamin B3:1.38mg
6.92%
Vitamin B5:0.66mg
6.55%
Potassium:170.29mg
4.87%
Vitamin A:115.86IU
2.32%
Vitamin B12:0.14µg
2.26%
Vitamin B6:0.04mg
2.11%
Vitamin D:0.24µg
1.62%
Source:Allrecipes