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Mermaid cake decorated with shimmering ocean hues, edible pearls, and a fondant mermaid tail, showcasing a magical ocean-inspired design

Mermaid Cake

ZARA
Create a stunning mermaid cake with this easy guide! Perfect for parties, this magical dessert will dazzle guests with its ocean-inspired charm
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 16 slices
Calories 375 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • Cake:
  • 2 ½ cups flour
  • 2 ½ tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 cup butter softened
  • 1 ¾ cups sugar
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1 cup milk
  • Frosting:
  • 1 ½ cups butter softened
  • 5 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tsp vanilla
  • 3-4 tbsp heavy cream
  • Food coloring teal, lavender, pink
  • Decorations:
  • Fondant shapes
  • Edible glitter
  • Pearls or sprinkles

Instructions
 

  • Bake Cake: Preheat to 350°F (175°C). Mix dry ingredients. Beat butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla. Add dry ingredients and milk. Bake in two 9-inch pans for 25-30 mins. Cool.
  • Make Frosting: Beat butter, sugar, vanilla, and cream. Color with food dye.
  • Assemble: Layer cakes with frosting. Apply crumb coat, chill, then frost.
  • Decorate: Add fondant shapes, glitter, and pearls.
  • Serve: Enjoy your mermaid cake!

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Notes

Nutrition Information (per serving):
  • Calories: 375
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 12g
  • Cholesterol: 55mg
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Carbohydrates: 46g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Sugar: 35g
  • Protein: 3g