Description
Swing into sweetness with this epic Spider-Man cake recipe! Perfect for birthdays and superhero-themed parties, this comic cake design is surprisingly easy to recreate at home. Follow our step-by-step guide to create a memorable Spider-Man birthday cake that will impress everyone.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Cake:
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- Red food coloring
- For the Frosting:
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 6 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup milk
- Blue food coloring
- For Decoration:
- Black fondant
- Red fondant
- White fondant
Instructions
- Mixing the Cake Batter: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add the buttermilk, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Beat with an electric mixer until well combined. Gradually add the boiling water (the batter will be thin). Mix in red food coloring until you reach your desired shade of red.
- Baking the Cake Layers: Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before inverting them onto a wire rack to cool completely. Level the tops of the cakes using a cake leveler or serrated knife to ensure even layers.
- Frosting the Cake: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter with an electric mixer until creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract and milk until the frosting is smooth and creamy. Add blue food coloring to achieve your desired shade of blue. Place one cake layer on a serving plate or cake stand. Spread a generous layer of blue frosting over the top. Place the second cake layer on top and frost the entire cake with the remaining blue frosting.
- Decorating the Cake: Roll out the black fondant and cut thin strips to create the web design on the cake. Attach the fondant strips to the cake in a web pattern. Use small circles of red fondant to create the Spider-Man logo. Add white fondant for any additional details you desire. Get creative and customize your Spider-Man cake to make it truly unique!
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use Dutch-processed cocoa powder.
- Ensure your butter is properly softened to achieve a smooth frosting.
- Chill the cake layers before frosting to prevent the frosting from melting.
- Use a turntable for easier frosting and decorating.
- If the frosting is too thick, add milk one tablespoon at a time until you reach the desired consistency.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450 Kcal
- Sugar: 60g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 75mg