Green Tea Cobweb Cake
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 - 40 minutes
- Servings: 10 - 12
- Course: Dessert
A subtle, green-tea flavor makes this dessert even spookier.
Reynolds Kitchens® Tips
Reynolds Kitchens tip
This recipe is for a marbled cake where you will dye the half of the batter and marble the colors together to create a “web like” pattern inside the cake. While the green tea powder will create a light green color, green food coloring can be added to enhance the color.
Ingredients
- For the Cake
- 3 cups flour1 1/4 tablespoon of baking powder1/4 cup green tea powder (matcha)Pinch of salt1 1/2 cups of unsalted butter1 3/4 cups sugar1 1/2 tablespoons of vanilla4 eggs1 cup of milk5 to 6 drops black food coloring
- For the Frosting
- 12 ounces of softened cream cheese1 pound of softened unsalted butter2 tablespoons of vanilla2 pounds of sifted powdered sugar
- For Decorating
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips, melted
Directions
Step 1
PREHEAT oven to 350°F.
Step 2
CREAM together in a standing mixer with the paddle attachment the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Step 3
ADD in the vanilla and then 1 egg at a time until mixed into the butter-sugar mixture.
Step 4
MIX the flour, baking powder, green tea powder and salt together in a bowl and add it into the creamed butter-sugar mixture while alternating with the milk but beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Be sure to stop and scrape the sides of the bowl often.
Step 5
POUR half of the batter into a bowl and set aside. Dye the remaining batter black with food coloring.
Step 6
SPOON each of the batters, creating a large checkerboard-like pattern into two (2) Reynolds® 8-inch Round Bakeware pans. Using a knife, swirl the batters together to create a marbled look. Tap the pans against the counter to evenly distribute and settle the marbled batter.
Step 7
BAKE the cakes in the oven on 350° for 35 to 40 minutes or until golden brown and firm in the center.
Step 8
COOL the cakes on a cooling rack for 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from pans and cool completely.
Step 9
WHIP the butter and cream cheese in a standing mixer with the paddle attachment until light and fluffy.
Step 10
ADD in the vanilla and powdered sugar until completely mixed in.
Step 11
PLACE 1 cake layer on a cake plate. Add about 1 cup frosting to the center and spread evenly. Place the second cake layer on top. Frost the cake with the remaining frosting.
Step 12
PIPE on melted chocolate to create a spider web design.
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