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Spiderman Cake

A fun and vibrant cake inspired by the iconic superhero, perfect for birthday parties and celebrations.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1.5 cups granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cups unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 0.5 cups vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup boiling water
Frosting
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 0.5 cups cocoa powder
  • 0.5 cup whole milk
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Decoration
  • 1 cup red fondant
  • 1 cup black fondant
  • 1 cup blue fondant

Method
 

Cake Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two round cake pans.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes.
  4. Stir in boiling water until well combined. Pour batter into prepared pans.
  5. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let cool.
Frosting and Assembly
  1. In a mixing bowl, beat softened butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar and cocoa powder.
  2. Add milk and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth and fluffy.
  3. Place one cake layer on a cake board. Spread frosting on top, then place the second layer on top.
  4. Frost the entire cake with the remaining frosting.
Decoration
  1. Roll out red fondant and cover the top and sides of the cake.
  2. Use black fondant to create Spiderman's web design on the cake.
  3. Add blue fondant for additional decorations as desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 5gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 35gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This cake can be made a day in advance and stored in an airtight container.

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