My friends sister asked if I would bake a cake for her sons birthday party a couple of weeks ago. Well, of course, but what did she want it to look like? He, like any other four year old, likes superheros - Spiderman, The Hulk and The Thing to be precise. So to Pintrest I went in search of inspiration and ideas that I could cope with, but would also have a bit of wow factor.
This cake was what first sprang to mind when I thought superhero cake. I’d seen it floating about the internet for a while, and it is pretty fabulous, although way out of my skill zone. I’ve not quite managed to tackle tiered cakes yet. So instead I stuck to one tier but combined the four superheros on the top. I really just sort of freestyle when I decorate a cake, as everyone is usually the first of that design, and because of that it takes me a long time. First I mixed up my colours, then made a template and then began cutting out the shapes. I couldn’t cope with The Thing which had been requested so I switched him for Batman and Superman. I really just wanted to give one of them a cape, that is definitely my favourite part.
Overall the cake turned out well. If I could do it again I would’ve made it a lighter grey, slightly more appetising, and bought a couple more tools for shaping the fondant, a knife and my hands aren’t really cutting it anymore.
Superhero Cake
8 inch, two layer vanilla cake with swiss meringue buttercream frosting
For the sponge, I used this recipe from Sweetapolita.
For the frosting I attempted Swiss Meringue Buttercream for the first time, and used this recipe from Sweet Society. If you’ve never tried Swiss Meringue Buttercream it as a much subtler sweetness than regular buttercream, which is great when you’re using it to cover a cake completely. Sometimes traditional buttercream can be overwhelmingly sweet on cakes. It turned out to me much simpler to make than expected. Just follow the recipe to the letter and you should be fine!
This cake was a two layer cake, so for the filling I used a traditional vanilla buttercream topped with raspberry jam.
I never got to taste the final product but I’m hoping it all tasted delicious! The feedback has been good anyways.
This cake is just amazing! I can’t figure out which superhero is my favorite, the hulk hand is spot on. I absolutely love it!!!
Katie
Thanks Katie! It’s maybe a little rough around the edges but I was pleased with how it came out
This cake is incredible! I love how you’ve incorporated the different super heros! I bet the birthday boy was absolutely delighted!
This is incredible! I love the details on the top of the cake. Do you have a preference for fondant? I’m so terrible with fondant I never use it.
Thank you! I’m no fondant expert, and I don’t have a lot of tools so I just try and be creative and work with what I have. I usually just start with the shop bought plain white fondant icing and colour to suit what I’m making. It can be frustrating but it’s fun when it works out! I’d love to take a class to actually find out if I’m doing things the right way or not.
Kirsty this cake is awesome! You are so talented!
Hi kirsty, do you make cakes to order? I love this cake but no way could I make it myself!
Hi Jenny! Thank you, I’m glad you like the cake! I do make cakes to order, my site is http://www.eversosweet.co.uk
Hi
I have tracked down your website from a photo a customer sent me and asked for a cake like your superhero cake earlier this year. I made it again this week, see my page for my version. That design has made some little boys very happy, thank you !
Cheers
Jenny
You’re very welcome! I’m glad it’s provided you with some inspiration, yours looks great!
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