Description
A unique and fun lobster-themed cake perfect for birthday celebrations.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Red food coloring
- 1 cup fondant for decoration
- Edible eyes for lobster
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy.
- Add eggs one by one, mixing well after each.
- Alternate adding flour mixture and milk, starting and ending with flour.
- Add vanilla and food coloring to achieve a lobster color.
- Pour batter into greased cake pans.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cakes cool completely.
- Decorate with fondant to create lobster shapes and features.
Notes
- Use gel food coloring for a vibrant color.
- Consider using a cake leveler for even layers.
- Chill the cake before decorating for easier handling.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: lobster birthday cake, unique cake, themed cake, celebration cake