spider man cake
A stunning Spider-Man cake that is perfect for superhero fans! This cake is designed with bold red and blue colors, intricate web details, and a delicious flavor that will impress guests of all ages. Follow this guide to create a showstopping Spider-Man-themed cake for birthdays and special occasions.
Ingredients
- Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- Red blue, and black gel food coloring
- 2 cups buttercream frosting
- Fondant red, blue, black, and white
- Piping bags with fine tips
Instructions
Prepare the Cake Base:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Mix in vanilla extract, then gradually add dry ingredients, alternating with milk. Mix until smooth.
- Divide batter into two bowls. Color one half red and the other blue using gel food coloring.
- Pour into cake pans and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let cakes cool completely before decorating.
Assemble the Cake:
- Level cakes and spread a layer of buttercream frosting between them.
- Apply a thin crumb coat and chill for 30 minutes.
Decorate with Spider-Man Theme:
- Roll out red fondant and cover the entire cake smoothly.
- Use blue fondant for the lower half of the cake to create Spider-Man’s suit.
- Pipe black buttercream webbing using a fine-tip piping bag.
- Cut out white fondant eyes and outline them in black.
- Add final details and let the cake set before serving.
Notes
- For a deeper red color, mix a small amount of black food coloring into the red fondant.
- Use a fondant smoother to get a flawless finish.
- Store the cake in a cool, dry place before serving.