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baby shower cake

Baby Shower Cake

Discover how a baby shower cake becomes the heart of your celebration, setting the tone with creativity and love. Explore ideas now!
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Cool Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 12 people
Calories: 250kcal
Cost: $30 - $50

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Electric Mixer or Whisk
  • Offset Spatula
  • Cake Pans
  • Oven

Ingredients

  • 1 box Vanilla Cake Mix
  • 3 Eggs as per the cake mix instructions
  • 0.5 cup Oil as per the cake mix instructions
  • 1 cup Water as per the cake mix instructions
  • 1 container Buttercream Frosting or Fondant for decoration
  • as needed Food Coloring for icing, optional
  • to decorate Edible Decorations such as flowers, sprinkles, or fondant figures
  • 1 Cake Topper personalized message or figurine

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven as per the cake mix instructions.
  • Prepare the cake batter according to the instructions on the box using eggs, oil, and water.
  • Pour the batter into cake pans and bake for the recommended time.
  • Allow cakes to cool completely before decorating.
  • Frost the cooled cakes with buttercream or cover with fondant.
  • Add food coloring to frosting if desired and mix until uniform.
  • Decorate the cake with edible decorations to suit the shower theme.
  • Place a personalized cake topper on top of the cake.
  • Transport the cake carefully to the baby shower venue.

Notes

Personalize your baby shower cake with meaningful sayings or themes that resonate with the parents-to-be. Consider using simple decorations like fresh fruit or flowers to enhance the look of a buttercream cake. If you’re on a budget, make use of easy cake designs that look stunning without extensive effort. DIY elements such as making the cake from scratch or decorating it yourself can make it more personal and economical. Don’t forget to accurately spell any names or phrases for personalization to avoid mistakes during decoration!

Nutrition

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 35mg | Sodium: 200mg | Potassium: 80mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 5mg
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