Spiderweb Cake
"This spiderweb cake is perfect for Halloween! A rich black cocoa cake with an orange flavoured buttercream...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
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1/2 cup black cocoa powder
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1/4 cup Dutch-processed cocoa powder (sifted)
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1 1/2 tsp baking soda
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1 tsp baking powder
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1 tsp salt
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1/4 cup vegetable oil
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3/4 cup buttermilk
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3/4 cup strong brewed coffee (hot)
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2 large eggs
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2 tsp vanilla
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1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
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2 1/2 cups powdered sugar (depending on sweetness preference)
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1 Tbsp heavy whipping cream
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1/4 tsp orange extract
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1/2 tsp Electric Orange Americolor Gel Color (optional*)
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1/2 cup shortening
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2 cups powdered sugar
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1 tsp clear vanilla extract (optional, but don't use regular vanilla or it will come out tinted brown)
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3 Tbsp water/milk
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