Description
This Jellycat cake is a soft, tender vanilla cake inspired by the plush charm of beloved Jellycat toys. It’s comforting, whimsical, and designed to bring smiles to the table. The cake itself is moist and lightly sweet, making it perfect for carving gentle shapes and holding creamy frosting. Whether you’re making it for a child’s birthday, a baby shower, or simply to create a cozy moment at home, this recipe balances simplicity with heart. It’s not about perfection, but about warmth, creativity, and sharing something handmade with people you love.
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour
- Unsalted butter
- Granulated sugar
- Eggs
- Whole milk
- Baking powder
- Vanilla extract
- Powdered sugar
- Food coloring
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and prepare cake pans with butter and parchment.
- Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, then add eggs and vanilla.
- Mix dry ingredients separately and combine with wet ingredients, alternating with milk.
- Bake until a toothpick comes out clean and cool completely before frosting.
- Frost gently, decorate with Jellycat-inspired details, and chill briefly to set.
Notes
- For best results, use room-temperature ingredients and avoid overmixing the batter. Soft, pastel frosting colors work best for a Jellycat look.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 10
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 95mg