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why make this recipe
This Spiderman Cake looks fun and it tastes good. It is great for kids’ parties or a movie night. The fondant spider web and eyes make the cake special. You can make it ahead and finish the decorations the day before.
introduction
This recipe uses a boxed cake mix and a homemade marshmallow fondant. It is simple and works even if you do not bake often. For a matching party breakfast idea try the best pancakes with maple syrup recipe to serve guests in the morning.
how to make Spiderman Cake
Ingredients :
15 ounce boxed cake mix, prepared, flavor of your choice, 1 can/tub white frosting, 16 oz marshmallows (about 1.5 packages), 2 pounds powdered sugar, sifted, 4 tablespoons water, Vegetable shortening for greasing, 1 tube black decorator gel
Directions :
- Bake a chocolate cake in two 9 inch round cake pans and allow to cool. Chill in the freezer for an hour.
- Once chilled, saw off the uneven tops with a serrated knife.
- Cut a section out of the middle of each cake layer, about 1.5 inches wide, and set those pieces aside.
- Slide the two sides together on each cake to make ovals. If needed, turn the cakes a quarter turn and cut them in half to form longer ovals.
- Assemble the layers with a layer of white frosting between them and add a thin layer of frosting for a crumb coat.
- Freeze the cake for a couple of hours.
- Finish with the rest of the frosting, smoothing it with water and an icing spatula, then refrigerate again.
- Grease a microwaveable bowl and a mixer bowl with shortening. Sift powdered sugar and reserve about one cup. Place the rest in the greased mixer bowl.
- In the microwaveable bowl, combine marshmallows and water, microwaving in 30-second intervals until melted, stirring in between.
- Add the melted marshmallows to the powdered sugar in the mixer and mix on low with a dough hook. Add reserved powdered sugar if necessary until the fondant is pliable but not sticky.
- Wrap fondant in plastic wrap and let it rest for at least 2 hours.
- Knead the fondant to a workable consistency and color as desired.
- Roll out fondant to 1/4 inch thickness, cover the cake with it and trim excess.
- Use black decorator gel to add webs and create eyes from white and black fondant, attaching them with a little water.
how to serve Spiderman Cake
Cut the cake into slices and serve on plates. The cake is best at room temperature. Serve with simple sides like fresh fruit or a small scoop of ice cream for kids. For an afternoon party you can also set out the best pancakes with maple syrup recipe as a fun breakfast-for-dinner option earlier in the day.
how to store Spiderman Cake
Keep the cake in the fridge if you have frosting and fondant on it. Store in an airtight cake box or cover lightly with plastic wrap. Take it out 30 minutes before serving to bring it to room temperature. The cake will keep 3–4 days in the fridge.
tips to make Spiderman Cake
- Chill the cake before trimming. It will cut cleaner.
- Use a serrated knife and a steady hand for even layers.
- Dust your surface with sifted powdered sugar when rolling fondant to stop sticking.
- If fondant gets too sticky, add a little more powdered sugar.
- Work fast with fondant in warm rooms; cool rooms help.
- Practice the web lines on a plate before you draw on the cake.
variation (if any)
- Use red or blue tinted fondant to change the look.
- Use two flavors of cake for a striped inside.
- Replace fondant eyes with candy eyes for a faster finish.
FAQs
Q: Can I use homemade cake instead of boxed cake mix?
A: Yes. Use any cake you like. Bake two 9-inch rounds and follow the same steps.
Q: How long does the marshmallow fondant last?
A: Wrapped well, fondant lasts a few weeks at room temperature. Keep it dry and sealed in plastic.
Q: Can I skip fondant and use only frosting?
A: Yes. You can frost the whole cake and pipe the web with black gel. The look will be different but still fun.
Q: Can I make the cake a day ahead?
A: Yes. Finish decorations the day before and store in the fridge. Take out 30 minutes before serving.
Q: My fondant is sticky. What do I do?
A: Knead in more powdered sugar a little at a time until it is not sticky but still pliable.
Spiderman Cake
Ingredients
Method
- Bake a chocolate cake in two 9-inch round cake pans and allow to cool. Chill in the freezer for an hour.
- Once chilled, saw off the uneven tops with a serrated knife.
- Cut a section out of the middle of each cake layer, about 1.5 inches wide, and set those pieces aside.
- Slide the two sides together on each cake to make ovals, turning the cakes if needed to form longer ovals.
- Assemble the layers with a layer of white frosting between them and add a thin layer of frosting for a crumb coat.
- Freeze the cake for a couple of hours.
- Grease a microwaveable bowl and a mixer bowl with shortening. Sift powdered sugar and reserve about one cup.
- In a microwaveable bowl, combine marshmallows and water, microwaving in 30-second intervals until melted, stirring in between.
- Add the melted marshmallows to the powdered sugar in the mixer and mix on low with a dough hook, adding reserved powdered sugar until the fondant is pliable but not sticky.
- Wrap fondant in plastic wrap and let it rest for at least 2 hours.
- Knead the fondant to a workable consistency and color as desired.
- Roll out fondant to 1/4 inch thickness, cover the cake with it and trim excess.
- Use black decorator gel to add webs and create eyes from white and black fondant, attaching them with a little water.
