Description
This Spiderman Cake is a perfect treat for superhero fans, combining a fun design with delicious flavors.
With a vibrant red and blue swirl inside, the cake captures Spiderman’s iconic look, while the buttery frosting and detailed web design bring this superhero to life.
Whether you’re celebrating a birthday or just looking for a fun baking project, this cake will be a hit. The soft, moist layers and the creative decoration make it an unforgettable dessert.
Your guests will be amazed by both the look and the taste of this incredible Spiderman cake!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Cake:
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup whole milk
- Red and blue gel food coloring
For the Buttercream Frosting:
- 1 ½ cups unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2–3 tbsp heavy cream
- Red, blue, and black gel food coloring
For Decoration:
- Black fondant or black icing for web design
- White fondant for Spiderman’s ey
Instructions
- Prepare the Cake Batter:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 9-inch cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla.
- Gradually add dry ingredients, alternating with milk. Mix until just combined.
- Color and Bake:
- Divide the batter in half. Color one half red and the other blue.
- Pour the batters into the prepared pans, swirling slightly for a fun pattern.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool completely.
- Make the Buttercream Frosting:
- Beat butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, then mix in vanilla and cream until smooth.
- Divide into three bowls: color one red, one blue, and leave one white.
- Assemble and Decorate:
- Place one cake layer on a stand, spread with white frosting, then top with the second layer.
- Cover the cake with red frosting and use blue for accents.
- Pipe black icing in a web pattern and shape white fondant into Spiderman’s eyes.
- Serve and Enjoy!
- Let the cake set for 30 minutes before slicing. Enjoy your Spiderman masterpiece!
- Prep Time: 30 mins
- Cook Time: 40 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Spiderman Cake