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Spiderman Cake

A delightful and colorful chocolate cake decorated to resemble the iconic superhero, perfect for birthdays and themed parties.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Cake, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 480
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1.5 cups granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cups unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 large eggs at room temperature
  • 1 cup whole milk at room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1.5 teaspoons baking soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
For Decoration
  • Red and blue fondant for decorating
  • Black piping gel for Spiderman web design
  • Optional: Sprinkles or edible glitter

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 4-5 minutes).
  3. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with milk, and mix until just combined.
  6. Divide the batter between the prepared pans and smooth the tops.
Baking
  1. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  2. Let cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Decoration
  1. Level the tops of the cooled cakes if necessary.
  2. Place one layer on a serving plate and spread frosting on top.
  3. Place the second layer on top and frost the entire cake.
  4. Roll out the red fondant and cover the cake.
  5. Create a blue fondant spider and place it on top.
  6. Use black piping gel to design webs around the cake.
  7. Garnish with sprinkles or edible glitter as desired.

Notes

For best results, use ingredients at room temperature. If layers dome while baking, gently flatten while warm. For extra flavor, add a tablespoon of instant coffee granules to the batter.