Can pre-made or store-bought donuts be used?

Yes, you can absolutely use store-bought donuts as a shortcut. Just dip them in melted dark chocolate and decorate with the spider web design. While homemade Spider Web Chocolate-Glazed Donuts taste fresher, pre-made ones save time and still look festive.

What kind of frosting should be used for the spider web?

White chocolate is the classic choice for clean lines that set quickly. You can also use melted marshmallows for a gooey effect that kids love. Either option gives your Spider Web Chocolate-Glazed Donuts that signature web design.

How should the donuts be stored?

Keep your donuts in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days. If you refrigerate them, let them warm slightly before serving so the glaze softens. These storage methods ensure your Spider Web Chocolate-Glazed Donuts stay fresh and delicious.

What if the chocolate starts to set too quickly?

If the chocolate sets before you finish decorating, gently reheat it in short microwave bursts. Work in small batches, decorating a few donuts at a time. This keeps the glaze smooth and makes your Spider Web Chocolate-Glazed Donuts easier to finish.

Spider Web Chocolate-Glazed Donuts: A Terrific Halloween Treat

Ingredients

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175 g Caster sugar

30 ml Vegetable oil

175 ml Milk (cow’s or plant-based)

2 Eggs

25 g Cocoa powder

200 g Self raising flour

Butter or baking spread for greasing

250 g Dark chocolate

50 g White chocolate

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Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 160C Fan/350F/Gas Mark 4 and grease two 6-hole donut tins.

2. Whisk sugar, oil, milk, and eggs in a bowl until smooth.

3. Add cocoa powder and flour, whisk until combined.

4. Pour batter into tins (use a jug or piping bag for neatness).

5. Bake for 12 minutes, remove, and cool on a rack.

6. Melt dark and white chocolate separately.

7. Dip donuts into dark chocolate, let excess drip off.

8. Pipe white chocolate circles on top, drag a cocktail stick to form a web.

9. Allow to set or refrigerate briefly.

10. Store in an airtight container and eat within 3 days.

Notes

You can substitute cow’s milk with plant milk. Add edible candy spiders for extra decoration.

Author: Livia Reed
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 donut
Calories: 230
Sugar: 18g
Sodium: 85mg
Fat: 11g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 28g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 35mg