Wacky web halloween cake | Women's Weekly Food

Ingredients

• 125 grams butter, softened
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cup (330g) caster sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 1/2 cup (225g) plain flour
• 2 tablespoons cornflour
• 2 tablespoons cocoa powder, sifted
• 1 cup (250ml) buttermilk (see tips)
• 1 tablespoon red food colouring
• 1 teaspoon white vinegar
• 1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
• 4 black toy spiders
• smarties
• Cream cheese icing
• 500 grams cream cheese, softened
• 250 grams butter, softened
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 5 cups (180g) soft icing sugar
• black food colouring