How To Make A Spiderweb Cake

With Halloween just days away I thought I would show you how I make a Spiderweb Halloween Cake. I first made this cake last year and was very impressed in how easy it is to make. Honestly I have had to wait a year to share with you how to do it. 
All your going to need is a chocolate cake or cake kit, chocolate icing, giant marshmallows, and black ready to roll fondant.

1. To make the cake we used the Betty Crocker Devils Food Cake Mix, however if you prefer you can make the cake yourself. We added 3 eggs and 8 tablespoons of olive oil into the mixture and mixed until combined.
2. Next line a cake tin or two, I used one and then cut the cake in half later. 
3. Pour your mixture into the cake tin and level it. Pop your cake in the oven on Gas mark 4 or 180'C for around 30mins. 
4. Once your cake is cooled cut it in half, if you haven't baked it in separate tins. Also don't forget to level the cake as you want a nice flat top.
5. Sandwich the two halves together using some chocolate icing, we used Betty Crocker Chocolate Icing. 
6. Feel free to ice the outside of the cake too.  We decided not to in fear it was going to rip the cake. 
7. Pop 2 giant marshmellows in a microwave bowl and melt them for around 10-20 seconds.  They should come out looking nearly melted, almost like marshmallow fluff. 
8. With your hands grab some of the melted marshmallow in your hand (be careful it may be hot) and start to pull it until it becomes quite stringy and elasticated. Pull your hands apart and drape the marshmallow over the cake creating a spiderweb effect. 
9. Once you have finished stringing the marshmallow over the cake you can use some black ready to roll fondant to create spiders.

To make things a lot easier I have also uploaded a Youtube video to show you exactly how to make it. If you make this cake then feel free to tweet me pictures @KayleighmPlatt or tag me on Instagram @kayleighmplatt.

Enjoy

Kayleigh

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Delicious Coconut and Date Protein Balls!

Omgosh! I think I just created the most delicious healthy and vegan snack. If you like chocolate and coconut you are going to love this. I have seen this recipe before so it's not fully originally however I did change it a little bit.  This is also in english measurements as I have only found this recipe in cup measurements previously. 

For the ingredients you are going to need:

• 15 Pitted Dates blended in a food processor (I used a smoothie maker).
• 8 Tablespoons of shredded coconut (you will also need extra for rolling the balls in).
• 5 Tablespoons of melted coconut oil.
• 2 Teaspoons of raw cocoa powder.
• 3 Tablespoons of chia seeds.
• A dash of coconut milk.

Makes 10 snack sized Protein Balls.

• Blend your pitted dates together until they are fine and sticky. In a large microwave safe bowl melt your coconut oil.

•  Once your coconut oil has melted, add in your shredded coconut and mix.

•  Add in your dates, raw cocoa and chia seeds mixing between each ingredient.

• Stir the mixture until it comes together like a biscuit dough and add in a dash of coconut milk. If the mixture is too wet add in more chia seeds.

• leave the mixture to stand for 20 minutes to allow the chia seeds to soften. After letting it sit the mixture will be ready to roll in your hands to create small balls. Put some extra shredded coconut on a small plate and roll the balls in it until they are covered. You can keep them in the fridge or freeze them.

Enjoy!

Kayleigh

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