How do I bake a mermaid cake?

Dive into undersea magic with our 'Mermaid Cake' recipe! Channel your inner mermaid and make a splash at your next gathering.

You'll need

Items needed to answer the question, How do I bake a mermaid cake. Items include: All-Purpose Flour Baking Powder Salt Sugar Unsalted Butter Eggs Vanilla Extract Milk

All-Purpose Flour 2 and 1/2 cups
Baking Powder 2 teaspoons
Salt 1/2 teaspoon
Sugar 1 and 3/4 cups
Unsalted Butter 1 cup
Eggs 4 large
Vanilla Extract 1 teaspoon
Milk 1 cup

Take note
Please note that this guide involves the use of an oven and may result in delicious treats that are too cute to eat!

1

Gather the Ingredients

First, let's gather all the magical ingredients for our mermaid cake. You will need: 2 and 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons of baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 1 and 3/4 cups of sugar, 1 cup of unsalted butter (softened), 4 large eggs, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, 1 cup of milk, and a whole lot of imagination!

2

Mix the Dry Ingredients

In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. This will ensure that your mermaid cake has a fluffy and light texture. Mix it up like a mermaid mixing a potion!

3

Cream the Butter and Sugar

In another bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Imagine you're whipping up waves of sweetness fit for a mermaid!

4

Add the Eggs and Vanilla

Beat in the eggs, one at a time, into the butter and sugar mixture. Then, mix in the vanilla extract. This will give your mermaid cake a hint of magical flavor!

5

Alternate Adding Dry Ingredients and Milk

Now it's time to add the dry ingredients and milk to the butter mixture. Start by adding one-third of the dry ingredients, mix it well, then add half of the milk. Repeat this process, ending with the last third of the dry ingredients. Mix until everything is fully incorporated. Your mermaid cake batter should be as smooth as a mermaid's scales!

6

Color the Batter

To truly embrace the mermaid vibes, divide the batter into separate bowls and add a few drops of food coloring to each bowl. Get creative with your colors! Think vibrant blues, purples, and greens like the depths of the ocean.

7

Layer the Colored Batter

Take your greased and lined cake pans and layer the colored batter, creating a marbled effect. Imagine you're painting a gorgeous landscape beneath the sea!

8

Bake the Mermaid Cake

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the cake pans in the oven and bake for about 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. This will make your kitchen smell as magical as a mermaid's grotto!

9

Decorate with Mermaid Magic

Once the cakes are cooled, it's time to unleash your inner mermaid decorator! Frost the cakes with a colorful buttercream frosting and add sprinkles, edible pearls, and maybe even a mermaid tail or seashell-shaped cookie! Let your creativity sparkle and shine!

10

Serve and Enjoy

Your mermaid cake is now ready to be served! Cut yourself a magical slice and watch as everyone dives into undersea sweetness. Enjoy the mermaid vibes and make a splash at your next gathering!