Moana-Themed Cake Recipe
This homemade Moana-themed cake features fluffy vanilla layers, ocean-colored buttercream, and fondant decorations. Perfect for kids' parties or Disney fans!
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Electric mixer
- Cake pans
- Spatula
- Piping bags and tips
- Fondant tools
Ingredients
- 300 g all-purpose flour
- 300 g granulated sugar
- 150 g unsalted butter
- 4 large eggs approx. 200g
- 240 g whole milk
- 10 g baking powder
- 5 g vanilla extract
- 2 g salt
- 500 g unsalted butter for frosting
- 1000 g powdered sugar
- 60 g heavy cream
- 10 g vanilla extract
- Food coloring blue, white, etc.
- Fondant various colors
- Edible glitter and pearls
- Piping gel for water effect
Instructions
- Prepare the Cake Batter:
- Cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract.
- Combine Dry Ingredients:
- Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to the wet mixture, alternating with milk.
- Bake the Cake:
- Divide batter into greased cake pans. Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 25–30 minutes. Let cool completely.
- Make the Buttercream Frosting:
- Beat butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, then mix in heavy cream and vanilla. Tint with food coloring as desired.
- Assemble and Decorate:
- Layer the cakes with frosting. Decorate using fondant Moana figurines, sea creatures, piping gel for water, and edible glitter.
Notes
You can prepare the fondant decorations a day ahead. Chill the cake before decorating to help the buttercream set properly.
