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Jellycat Cake

Jellycat Cake

This whimsical Jellycat Cake is inspired by the beloved plush toys and perfect for birthdays, baby showers, or cozy January celebrations. With soft pastel tones, plush buttercream texture, and fondant bunny ears or paws, it's a magical and customizable treat for all ages.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Cake, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake Layers
  • 2 rounds vanilla or sponge cake 8 or 9-inch rounds, baked and cooled
  • 3 cups buttercream frosting white or pastel
  • gel food coloring pastels like soft pink, cream, grey
Decorations & Features
  • fondant soft/neutral tones
  • edible markers or food dust for eyes, nose, blush
  • edible glue or water for sticking fondant
  • sprinkles or shimmer dust optional

Equipment

  • Two 8 or 9-inch Round Cake Pans
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Piping Bags with Star and Round Tips
  • Cake Turntable
  • Offset Spatula
  • Fondant Tools
  • Unicorn or Bunny Silicone Mold (optional)

Method
 

  1. Stack the two cake rounds with a buttercream layer in between. Crumb coat the outside and chill for 30 minutes to set.
  2. Using a star tip and pastel-colored buttercream, pipe 'fur' all over the cake to mimic the Jellycat plush texture. Cover top and sides.
  3. Shape fondant ears, paws, and tail. Use edible markers to draw on the eyes and nose. Let fondant dry slightly before placing.
  4. Gently insert ears into the top of the cake and paws near the bottom edge. Optional: add fondant ribbon, birthday number, or name.
  5. Lightly dust with shimmer or add sprinkles if desired. Chill for 15 minutes before serving to hold texture.

Notes

This Jellycat cake can be customized for any birthday theme, including '13 birthday girl' parties or cozy winter birthdays with frosty pastel tones and snowflake decor.