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A stunning birthday cake themed around the Little Mermaid, decorated with ocean colors and mermaid figurines.

birthday cake little mermaid

Dive into a magical celebration with our birthday cake little mermaid recipe! Perfect for any underwater adventure! 🎂🌊
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Birthday Cake
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Instructions

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups All-purpose flour A key base for a fluffy cake.
  • 2 tsp Baking powder Ensures the cake rises perfectly.
  • 1 tsp Salt Enhances the flavors of the other ingredients.
Wet Ingredients
  • 1.5 cups Sugar Sweetens the cake and helps with texture.
  • 1 cup Unsalted butter Adds richness and moisture.
  • 4 large Eggs Binds the ingredients and adds structure.
  • 1 cup Milk Keeps the cake moist and tender.
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract Adds a delightful aroma and flavor.
  • Food coloring Blue and green For creating vibrant Little Mermaid-themed colors.
Decoration
  • 1 batch Buttercream frosting Perfect for decorating and adding sweetness.
  • 1 cup Decorative sprinkles To add a fun, festive touch.
  • 1 batch Edible glitter For a magical, under-the-sea sparkle.

Equipment

  • 2 Cake pans Greased and ready for batter.
  • 1 Large bowl For mixing dry ingredients.
  • 1 Mixer For creaming butter and sugar.
  • 1 Wire rack For cooling the cakes.

Method
 

Gather Your Ingredients
  1. Collect all your ingredients: 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 ½ cups of sugar, 1 cup of unsalted butter (softened), 4 large eggs, 1 cup of milk, 2 tsp of baking powder, 1 tsp of vanilla extract, and blue and green food coloring.
Preheat the Oven
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). This will ensure your cake bakes evenly and comes out perfectly fluffy.
Mix the Dry Ingredients
  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour and baking powder. This helps to aerate the flour and makes your cake light and airy.
Cream the Butter and Sugar
  1. In another bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. This usually takes about 3-5 minutes.
Add the Eggs and Vanilla
  1. Crack in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then, stir in the vanilla extract for that lovely flavor.
Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients
  1. Gradually add the dry mixture to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk. Mix until just combined; don’t overmix!
Color the Batter
  1. Divide the batter into two bowls. Add blue food coloring to one and green to the other. Swirl them together for a beautiful ocean effect.
Bake the Cake
  1. Pour the batter into greased cake pans and bake for 25-30 minutes. Check with a toothpick; it should come out clean!
Cool the Cakes
  1. Once baked, let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Prepare the Frosting
  1. In a bowl, beat 1 cup of softened butter with 4 cups of powdered sugar, adding 2-3 tbsp of milk until smooth. Add blue and green food coloring for a fun ocean vibe!
Assemble the Cake
  1. Layer the cooled cakes with frosting in between. Frost the top and sides, creating waves and swirls.
Decorate with Little Mermaid Theme
  1. Top with edible glitter, seashells, and little mermaid figurines for a magical touch. Let your creativity shine!
Serve and Enjoy!
  1. Slice the cake and watch everyone’s faces light up with joy. Celebrate with laughter and fun!