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Spiderman Cake Recipe: Easy Homemade Marvel Dessert

A show-stopping two-layer cake with rich chocolate/vanilla base and vibrant red-and-blue web design. Perfect for superhero-themed parties with moist layers and professional-level frosting artistry.
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Course: Cakes
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 450kcal
Author: Lila benett

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup vegan butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup cocoa powder
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 3 cups buttercream frosting (divided, 2 cups chocolate + 1 cup vanilla)
  • Food coloring (red, blue)
  • 1/4 cup icing gel (black)

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C)
  • Grease two 9-inch round pans and line with parchment
  • In bowl, combine flour, cocoa, baking powder, salt
  • In separate bowl, whisk eggs, sugar, vanilla, melted vegan butter
  • Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk, ending with flour
  • Stir in boiling water just until combined
  • Bake layers 35-40 minutes until golden
  • Cool completely on wire rack
  • Spread first layer with chocolate buttercream and second with vanilla
  • Homogenize red and blue icingiques in 2:1 ratio
  • Use piping bag to create spider web pattern onto white fondant base
  • Add black icing web details using toothpick design

Notes

Let cooled layers rest 20 minutes before frosting
Use buttercream consistency that firms up slightly
Practice web design on parchment before final assembly

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 150mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 10g