Description
This Jellycat cake is a soft, whimsical dessert designed to bring comfort and joy. Inspired by the plush, gentle feel of Jellycat toys, it features a tender vanilla sponge and a creamy frosting that spreads like a dream. The cake isn’t about sharp edges or dramatic height — it’s about softness, warmth, and a sense of nostalgia. Perfect for birthdays, baby showers, or cozy family gatherings, this cake invites you to slow down and enjoy the process. It’s forgiving, adaptable, and deeply satisfying to bake and share. If you’re looking for a cake that feels as good as it tastes, this one belongs in your kitchen.
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour
- Unsalted butter
- Granulated sugar
- Eggs
- Whole milk
- Baking powder
- Salt
- Vanilla extract
- Powdered sugar
- Cream or milk for frosting
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare cake pans.
- Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs gradually, mixing gently.
- Combine dry ingredients separately.
- Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk to the batter.
- Bake until just done and cool completely.
- Prepare frosting until soft and spreadable.
- Assemble and frost the cake with gentle strokes.
Notes
- For the best texture, allow cake layers to rest before decorating. Use soft, pastel tones if coloring the frosting, and avoid overworking the surface.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Western
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 10–12
- 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