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Decadent Chocolate Truffle Pumpkin Spider Cake

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Ingredients

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Ingredients:

For the Cake:

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup sour cream

For the Chocolate Truffle Filling:

  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 8 oz dark chocolate, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter

For the Spider Web Decoration:

  • 1/2 cup white chocolate, melted
  • Candy spiders or make your own with chocolate or black icing

Instructions

  • Preheat the Oven:
    • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 9-inch round cake pans.
  • Make the Cake Batter:
    • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt.
    • In a large bowl, whisk the pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, brown sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
    • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until combined. Fold in the sour cream to create a smooth batter.
  • Bake the Cakes:
    • Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cakes cool completely before assembling.
  • Prepare the Chocolate Truffle Filling:
    • Heat the heavy cream in a small saucepan until it just begins to simmer. Pour it over the chopped dark chocolate and let it sit for 2 minutes. Stir until smooth and shiny. Add the butter and mix until fully incorporated. Let the mixture cool until it thickens slightly but is still spreadable.
  • Assemble the Cake:
    • Once the cakes are cooled, spread a generous layer of the chocolate truffle filling between the two cake layers. Use the remaining truffle filling to frost the top and sides of the cake.
  • Create the Spider Web Decoration:
    • Melt the white chocolate and transfer it to a piping bag or a ziplock bag with a small corner cut off. Starting from the center of the cake, pipe concentric circles onto the cake. Drag a toothpick or skewer from the center outward to create the spider web effect.
  • Add the Spiders:
    • Place candy spiders on the cake or pipe your own using black icing or melted chocolate to complete the spooky look!
  • Serve:
    • Slice and enjoy this decadent, spooky dessert! It’s perfect for Halloween parties or a fun fall treat.

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