Ultimate Spider-Man Cake – A Heroic Treat for Any Occasion
This Spider-Man Cake is the perfect showstopper for superhero fans! Featuring a moist, delicious cake base covered in vibrant red and blue fondant with an intricate web design, this cake is great for birthdays, parties, or any Marvel-themed event. Whether you’re an experienced baker or a beginner, this step-by-step guide will help you create a spectacular cake that looks just as amazing as it tastes.
Equipment
- 2 x 8-inch round cake pans
- Mixing bowls
- Electric mixer
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Spatula
- Rolling Pin
- Offset spatula
- Piping bags
- Round piping tip (#3 or #4 for web design)
- Fondant smoother
- Cake turntable
- Sharp knife or pizza cutter
Ingredients
- For the Cake:
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter room temperature
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup whole milk
- For the Buttercream Frosting:
- 1 cup unsalted butter room temperature
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 –4 tbsp heavy cream
- Red and blue gel food coloring
- For the Decoration:
- 1 lb red fondant
- ½ lb blue fondant
- ¼ lb black fondant
- ¼ lb white fondant
- Edible black gel or royal icing for web design
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare the Cake
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 8-inch cake pans with butter and flour.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in vanilla extract.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with milk, starting and ending with dry ingredients.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans and smooth the tops.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Step 2: Prepare the Buttercream Frosting
- In a large bowl, beat butter until creamy.
- Gradually add powdered sugar, one cup at a time, mixing well.
- Add vanilla extract and heavy cream, beating until smooth and fluffy.
- Divide the frosting into two portions and color one portion red and the other blue using gel food coloring.
- Step 3: Assemble the Cake
- Place one cake layer on a cake stand and spread a layer of red buttercream on top.
- Place the second cake layer on top and cover the entire cake with a thin crumb coat of frosting.
- Chill the cake for 30 minutes to set the frosting.
- Step 4: Cover with Fondant
- Roll out red fondant to cover the entire cake. Smooth it over the cake using a fondant smoother.
- Roll out blue fondant and cut shapes to mimic Spider-Man's suit design. Attach to the cake using a little water or edible glue.
- Step 5: Create the Spider-Web Design
- Use black edible gel or royal icing to pipe Spider-Man's webbing design onto the red fondant.
- Roll out white fondant and cut out two large eye shapes. Outline the eyes with black fondant and place them on the cake.
- Step 6: Final Touches
- Use any remaining fondant to add details like Spider-Man's logo or extra web designs.
- Let the cake sit for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the decorations to set.
Notes
If you don’t have fondant, you can use colored buttercream and pipe the webbing instead.
For a chocolate-flavored cake, substitute ½ cup of flour with ½ cup of cocoa powder.
Always use gel food coloring for vibrant colors.
The cake can be made 1 day in advance and stored in the fridge.
For a chocolate-flavored cake, substitute ½ cup of flour with ½ cup of cocoa powder.
Always use gel food coloring for vibrant colors.
The cake can be made 1 day in advance and stored in the fridge.