Spooky Treats

Method

Preheat your oven to 180°C/ 160°C Fan/ Gas Mark 4.

1. In a bowl, cream together the butter, sugar and vanilla extract. In a separate bowl sieve together the flour, baking powder and cocoa powder.
2. When the butter and sugar mixture is light and fluffy, crack in one of the eggs and add a tablespoon of the flour mixture. Whisk until the egg is well incorporated. Repeat again with the remaining two eggs.
3. Once all the eggs are added, pour in the remaining flour along with the peanut butter and milk. Whisk until a smooth, thick batter forms.
4. Take 6 ramekins (or petite casserole dishes) and grease with a little butter. Divide the cake batter between the ramekins, place on a baking tray and bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes until cooked through. Remove from the oven and allow to fully cool.
5. To decorate, divide the chocolate spread between the cakes and smooth over the top of each using a palette knife. Stick one Reese’s cup in the middle of each iced cake and stick on two edible eyes using a little chocolate spread.
6. Using pieces of pretzel, add 8 legs (4 either side) to the spider body and serve.