How to Make a Cake in the Shape of a Cat
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If you’re a cat lover, making a cake in the shape of your pet is an adorable idea for your next birthday party. It takes a little planning, but it’s doable with simple ingredients and some creative frosting work.
The best kind of birthday cake for cats is one that doesn’t have sugar or other ingredients that might be harmful for your feline friend. Unlike humans, cats cannot properly digest the carbohydrates and calories found in most sugar-based cakes and snacks.
Make the cake a cat-friendly treat by using a mixture of chicken, tuna, and sweet potato instead of a traditional sugar and flour mixture. It’s high in protein and fiber, and it won’t cause a lot of stomach upset.
To make the cake, combine drained albacore tuna, cooked chicken, and pureed sweet potato. Mix until well combined, adding more sweet potato a little at a time to ensure the ingredients are evenly distributed. You’ll want to keep the mixture chunky so it’s easy for your feline friend to chew on.
You can also use a combination of sweet potatoes and carrots to create the same effect. For extra color, add some fresh or dried berries to the mix.
Then, assemble the cat parts together and decorate as desired. You can decorate the whole cake with a thick layer of buttercream or you can use a simpler technique to make your own fondant decorations for the kitty.
A black cake is a classic Halloween cake, but if you’re looking for something a bit more unusual, consider this Spooky Black Cat Cake. The tender vanilla cake layers are filled with black buttercream and decorated with fondant details for a spooky, fun cake.
Bake the cake in two round pans, and cut each into a round shape to form the head and body of the cat. You’ll need to make sure the pans are clean and dry before baking.
For a tail, start with a half-round cake and cut out a crescent shape that’s flat on one end and pointed on the other. This should be about 2 inches across at the widest part.
Frost the entire cake with a light coating of buttercream, and then freeze it until it’s firm. Remove the cake from the freezer 15 minutes before serving it to give the frosting a chance to harden a bit.
Decorate the top of the cake with orange fondant and then a piece of black fondant. Cut out two yellow or orange fondant circles for the eyes and a piece of black fondant for the pupils. Stick these onto the cake and then arrange Pocky sticks, Matchmakers or licorice cut into lengths for the whiskers.
When you’re ready to serve, ice the top of the cake with a light coating of black buttercream and garnish with cat-shaped candies or other treats. You can also spruce up the sides of the cake with a dusting of catnip for added flavor.
This is an ideal cake to prepare ahead of time. You can even freeze the uncut cake and then thaw it when you’re ready to serve.
If you’re a cat lover, making a cake in the shape of your pet is an adorable idea for your next birthday party. It takes a little planning, but it’s doable with simple ingredients and some creative frosting work. The best kind of birthday cake for cats is one that doesn’t have sugar or other…
If you’re a cat lover, making a cake in the shape of your pet is an adorable idea for your next birthday party. It takes a little planning, but it’s doable with simple ingredients and some creative frosting work. The best kind of birthday cake for cats is one that doesn’t have sugar or other…