birthday little mermaid cake
Create a magical Birthday Little Mermaid Cake that will delight everyone! Follow our easy recipe for a sweet underwater adventure! 🎂🌊
Equipment
- 2 Cake pans For baking the cake layers.
- 1 Mixing bowl For mixing the batter.
- 1 Electric mixer For beating the frosting.
- 1 Wire racks For cooling the cakes.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour A key ingredient for structure and texture.
- 1.5 cups Granulated sugar Sweetens the cake and helps with moisture.
- 1 tbsp Baking powder Provides leavening for a light and fluffy cake.
- 1 tsp Salt Enhances the flavors of the other ingredients.
Wet Ingredients
- 0.5 cups Unsalted butter Adds richness and moisture; make sure it's softened.
- 3 large Eggs Bind the ingredients together and add moisture.
- 1 cup Milk Keeps the cake moist and adds flavor; use whole milk for best results.
- 2 tsp Vanilla extract Adds a warm, sweet flavor to the cake.
- As needed drops Food coloring For creating vibrant colors to match the Little Mermaid theme.
- 2 cups Buttercream frosting For decorating and adding sweetness; consider a sea-themed color palette.
Instructions
Step 1: Gather Your Ingredients
- Collect all your ingredients: cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, water, blue and green food coloring, butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and fondant.
Step 2: Bake the Cake
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare your cake pans with non-stick spray. Mix the cake mix, eggs, oil, and water until smooth. Divide the batter into two bowls.
Step 3: Color the Batter
- Add blue food coloring to one bowl and green to the other. Stir until you achieve vibrant colors. Pour each color into separate cake pans.
Step 4: Bake and Cool
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
Step 5: Prepare the Frosting
- In a bowl, beat softened butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract. Mix until fluffy and smooth.
Step 6: Assemble the Cake
- Once cooled, place the blue cake layer on a serving plate. Spread a layer of frosting on top. Add the green cake layer and frost the top and sides.
Step 7: Decorate with Fondant
- Roll out fondant and cut out shapes like seashells and starfish. Decorate the cake with these fun designs for a mermaid touch!
Step 8: Add Final Touches
- Sprinkle edible glitter for a magical finish. Place a mermaid figurine on top to complete your enchanting creation!
Step 9: Serve and Enjoy!
- Slice the cake and share it with your friends and family. Watch their faces light up with joy!