Shark Cake Recipe

Introduction

Do you want to make a cake that is a real showstopper? Look no further than this shark cake recipe! With its unique design and delicious taste, it's sure to impress your family and friends.

Ingredients

For the Cake:

• 3 cups cake flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 4 large eggs
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups whole milk
• Blue food coloring

For the Frosting:

• 1 1/2 cups unsalted butter, at room temperature
• 6 cups powdered sugar
• 1/2 cup whole milk
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• Gray food coloring

For the Decorations:

• Chocolate chips
• Gummy sharks
• White fondant
• Black fondant

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease and flour two 9-inch cake pans and set aside.

Step 2: In a medium bowl, whisk together the cake flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

Step 3: In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.

Step 4: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk. Mix until just combined.

Step 5: Add blue food coloring to the batter until you reach your desired shade of blue.

Step 6: Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cakes comes out clean.

Step 7: Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 8: While the cakes are cooling, make the frosting. In a large bowl, beat the butter until light and fluffy. Gradually add the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.

Step 9: Add gray food coloring to the frosting until you reach your desired shade of gray.

Step 10: Once the cakes are completely cooled, level off the tops with a serrated knife. Place one cake on a cake board or serving platter.

Step 11: Spread a layer of frosting on top of the cake. Place the second cake on top of the frosting.

Step 12: Using an offset spatula, spread a thin layer of frosting around the entire cake to create a crumb coat. Chill the cake in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.

Step 13: Once the crumb coat is set, spread a thick layer of frosting all over the cake, making sure to smooth it out as much as possible.

Step 14: Using a toothpick or small knife, draw the outline of a shark on the top of the cake.

Step 15: Roll out the white fondant and cut out the shape of the shark. Place it on top of the cake, using the outline as a guide.

Step 16: Roll out the black fondant and cut out the details for the shark, such as the eyes, mouth, and fins. Place them on top of the white fondant.

Step 17: Use chocolate chips to create the shark's teeth.

Step 18: Arrange gummy sharks around the base of the cake for an extra touch.

Step 19: Serve and enjoy your amazing shark cake!

Nutrition

While this shark cake is not exactly healthy, it's definitely worth indulging in for a special occasion. One slice of cake (1/12th of the recipe) contains approximately:

• Calories: 640
• Fat: 30g
• Carbohydrates: 91g
• Protein: 4g
• Sugar: 74g

Remember, though, that this is just an estimate and may vary depending on the specific ingredients and brands used.