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Jellycat Cake

Jellycat Cake

A cute and cuddly Jellycat Cake, inspired by the soft and plush Jellycat toys! This cake is perfect for baby showers, birthdays, or any whimsical celebration. It features a soft sponge cake with fluffy buttercream and fondant decorations to bring a Jellycat plushie to life.
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Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Rest time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American, European
Servings 11

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls –
  • Electric mixer
  • 6-inch or 8-inch round cake pans (two or three layers)
  • Cooling rack
  • Offset spatula
  • Piping bags with star tips
  • Fondant rolling pin
  • Food-safe paintbrush
  • Edible food colors (black, pink, brown)

Ingredients
  

For the Cake:

  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • Gel food coloring pastel pink, pastel blue, beige, or gray – depending on Jellycat theme

For the Buttercream Frosting:

  • 1 ½ cups unsalted butter softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3-4 tablespoons heavy cream or milk
  • Gel food coloring pastel shades to match Jellycat theme

For Decorations:

  • 6 oz fondant white, black, and pastel color of choice
  • Edible black paint or food marker for facial details
  • Edible glitter optional

Instructions
 

Step 1: Bake the Cake

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two or three 6-inch or 8-inch round cake pans.
  • In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • In another bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well.
  • Stir in vanilla extract.
  • Alternately add dry ingredients and buttermilk, mixing until smooth.
  • Add a small amount of gel food coloring (pastel pink, blue, beige, or gray) to create a soft Jellycat color theme.
  • Divide batter evenly into the cake pans.
  • Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Let cakes cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack.

Step 2: Make the Frosting

  • Beat butter until smooth and creamy.
  • Gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla, and heavy cream, mixing until fluffy.
  • Add pastel food coloring to match your Jellycat theme.

Step 3: Assemble the Cake

  • Trim cake layers if necessary for even stacking.
  • Spread a thin layer of frosting between each cake layer and stack them.
  • Apply a crumb coat (thin frosting layer) and refrigerate for 15 minutes.
  • Frost the cake smoothly with pastel-colored buttercream.

Step 4: Create the Jellycat Face & Details

  • Ears & Paws: Roll fondant into small rounded ear and paw shapes and attach them to the cake.
  • Eyes & Nose: Use black fondant or edible paint to create the signature Jellycat plushie eyes and nose.
  • Fur Texture: Use a star piping tip to pipe fluffy buttercream fur around the cake.
  • Final Touches: Add edible glitter or shimmer for an extra magical effect.

Step 5: Serve & Enjoy!

  • Let the cake set for 10 minutes before slicing.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Notes

  • Flavor Variations: Try a chocolate, strawberry, or vanilla sponge to customize the cake.
  • Best For: Baby showers, birthdays, plushie-themed parties.
  • Storage: Keep in the fridge but allow it to come to room temperature before serving.
Keyword baby shower cake, Birthday Cake, cute cake, Jellycat cake, plushie cake