Last Updated on February 14, 2023
Do you have any baby shark cake ideas for your kids? In general, baby shark-themed parties have been popular with children today. And the focal point of the party is an eye-catching and awesome cake to go with it.
In that regard, decorating your cake with many adorable sharks with a wonderful underwater theme is the perfect way to decorate your cakes.
Whether designing for a girl or boy, the important thing is to show your creativity and have a good imagination to create an amazing baby shark cake.
Likewise, you can create multi-tier cakes if you want that wow factor. Also, stacked layers should have a good base for your design.
Furthermore, if you plan to create a baby shark-themed cake for girls, I suggest going with a pastel palette. Nevertheless, the design of your baby shark-themed cakes will always depend on your imagination and creativity, including your baby shark cake ideas.
Also, you can explore different options and other baby shark cake ideas to work with and practice so you can create that perfect cake you desire.
Baby Shark Cake Ideas
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 2 1/2 cups sugar
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 tsp salt
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1-1/2 cups sour cream
For the Frosting
- 6 ounces of white baking chips
- 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 6 large egg whites, room temperature
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1/2 tsp cream of tartar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 cups unsalted butter, cubed
- Blue, red, and green liquid food coloring
- 4 ounces ready-to-use rolled fondant
- 2 candy eyes
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Then, be sure to dust, line, and grease your 9-inch round cake pans (3 pieces).
Step 2
Afterward, mix your butter and sugar in a large mixing bowl. Next, beat for five to seven minutes or until light and fluffy. After that, add your eggs a single at a time. With that, be sure to beat after each addition. Also, place your flour, baking powder, salt, and baking soda in a separate bowl. Then, alternately add butter and sour cream, whisking after each addition.
Step 3
Next, divide your cake batter into three cake pans. After that, bake your cake for about twenty-five to thirty minutes. Likewise, you can do so until cooked thoroughly. Also, make sure to cool your cakes for about ten minutes inside the pan before removing them from the cooling wire rack.
Step 4
Melt baking chips in the microwave with cream stirring every 30 seconds until smooth. Stir in your vanilla. Set aside to cool. Using a heatproof bowl, whisk egg whites, sugar, salt, and cream of tartar until combined. Over simmering water, place the heatproof bowl over medium heat. Whisk the mixture constantly for about 8 to 10 minutes or until the thermometer reads 160 degrees.
Step 5
Then, remove the heatproof bowl from heat, and using an electric mixer, beat the mixture at high speed for about seven minutes until it cools down to 90 degrees. Also, slowly beat a few tablespoons of butter at medium speed. Remember to do so until it becomes smooth. Besides that, beat in the cooled baking chips mixture until well combined.
Step 6
After that, reserve 1/4 cup of frosting. Also, make sure to color the remaining frosting with your desired shades of blue. In addition to that, be sure to fill and frost your cakes using blue frosting. Color 1/2 ounce of fondant with red and one portion of blue. Leave the other half white. Then, dust the work surface using powdered sugar and roll out your blue fondant to 1/8 inch in thickness.
Step 7
Afterward, make sure to cut out one circle in the fondant using a three-inch round cutter. With this, repeat the process using white fondant. Also, using a craft knife, create the mouth opening, teeth, and body shape on the lower portion of your white circle. Then, place the white fondant cut out on the blue circle.
Step 8
Roll out your red fondant into a 1/8-inch thick. Then, make sure to cut a small triangle. And place it in the mouth opening under the white fondant. Also, you may brush the fondant with water or glue to help the layers stick. Afterward, cut a crescent moon shape using the remaining rolled blue fondant to create the shark’s tail and fin.
Step 9
Stick the fin and tail into your shark’s body. Then, be sure to brush the edges lightly with water if required to secure them together. Besides that, ensure to stick the candy eyes into the shark’s body using a tiny amount of reserved frosting.
Step 10
Finally, position the fondant shark on the side of the cake. Then, make sure to press the fondant shark gently into the cake. Also, color the remaining reserved frosting green and use a leaf tip to pipe seaweed on the sides of the cake. As always, be sure to serve and enjoy!
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Baby Shark Cake Topper
How do you make a baby shark cake topper? Well, you will need fondant glue, a brush, a toothpick, a rolling pin, a craft knife, and fondant; feel free to choose the fondant color; it may be black, white, yellow, red, or pink.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1
Before anything else, make sure to print a picture of your desired baby shark design and cut it out.
Step 2
Then, roll your yellow fondant using a rolling pin. After that, roll out the fondant about three cm thick.
Step 3
Afterward, place the baby shark cut out on your rolled-out yellow fondant. And trace it using a craft knife. Also, make sure to remove the excess fondant.
Step 4
Next, cut out the baby shark picture from the lower part of the face to the belly and tail. Then, cut out the fins and tail fins.
Step 5
Roll out the white fondant. And make sure to trace out the cut-out picture using a craft knife earlier.
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Step 6
After that, place a toothpick in the yellow fondant near the tail part. And gently press the toothpick to make it stick. Also, brush the white fondant earlier with the fondant glue. Afterward, stick it to the yellow fondant, pressing the white part to stick them together.
Step 7
Cut out the mouth part of the picture and trace it on the fondant baby shark and, using a shaping tool, create a dent in the mouth area of the baby shark.
Step 8
Then, trace the mouth picture in a rolled-out red fondant using a craft knife. Also, be sure to stick the cut-out red fondant into the dent part using fondant glue.
Step 9
Roll and create the baby shark’s tongue using a pink fondant and stick it to the red fondant. Afterward, create the baby shark’s teeth using white fondant and stick it to the mouth of the baby shark.
Step 10
Create the eyes using the black and white rolled-out fondant. Also, make sure to position the eyes and ensure they are proportional. And, using a shaping tool, create dents to create the baby shark’s nose.
Step 11
Lastly, allow the fondant cake topper to dry before using it.
Decorating a Baby Shark Cake
For the most part, how do you decorate a baby shark? Well, you need to create additional designs using colored fondant and ocean-themed silicone molds to create corals, starfishes, and seashells.
So how do you make an easy baby shark cake? For starters, make sure to use a baby shark cookie cutter and create your colorful baby sharks.
Also, you may create the cake decorations ahead of time. Doing this will allow them to dry before putting them in your cake.
Moreover, if you want to create a cake surrounded by sand, you can use light brown sugar or crushed graham crackers. Afterward, make sure to spread it evenly around the cake’s base. Then, carefully arrange your baby shark fondant and decorations according to your preference and vision.
Fondant Baby Shark Cake
How do you make a fondant baby shark? Before that, it is necessary to prepare a craft knife, rolling pin, brush, fondant glue, and most importantly, your fondant.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1
First and foremost, make sure to print a picture of your desired baby shark design and cut it out.
Step 2
Next, roll your blue fondant using a rolling pin. In addition to that, roll out the fondant about three cm thick.
Step 3
Place the baby shark cut out on your rolled-out yellow fondant. And ensure to trace it using a craft knife. Also, be sure to remove the excess fondant.
Step 4
Afterward, cut out the baby shark picture from the lower part of the face to the belly and tail. Also, cut out the fins and tail fins.
Step 5
Then, roll out the white fondant and trace the cut-out picture using a craft knife earlier.
Step 6
After that, brush the white fondant earlier with the fondant glue and stick it to the yellow fondant, pressing the white part to stick them together.
Step 7
Next, cut out the mouth part of the picture. And be sure to trace it on the fondant baby shark and, using a shaping tool, create a dent in the mouth area of the baby shark.
Step 8
Trace the mouth picture in a rolled-out red fondant using a craft knife. Stick the cut-out red fondant into the dent part using fondant glue.
Step 9
Also, make sure to roll and create the baby shark’s tongue using a pink fondant. And be sure to stick it to the red fondant. Also, be sure to create the baby shark’s teeth using white fondant and stick it to the mouth of the baby shark.
Step 10
Ultimately, create the eyes using the black and white rolled-out fondant. Then, position the eyes and ensure they are proportional. Also, using a shaping tool, be sure to make dents to create the baby shark’s nose.
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Baby Shark Cake Simple Design
If you’re new to baking or want an easier design, then this is the recipe for you. Let’s take a closer look. For this recipe you’ll need the following ingredients:
- 1 premade layer cake
- yellow fondant
- black fondant
- white fondant
Now all you need to do is:
- Grab your white fondant and roll it out around 1/8 inch thick. Cover the top of your cake with the fondant to give it an even surface.
- With your yellow fondant, roll it to around 1/4 inch thick and place it over your cake. Trim to size and save any extras for later use.
- With more white fondant, roll out and make a semi-circle (this is for the shark’s body). Stick to the cake with a small amount of water or buttercream.
- With the white and black fondant, make two circles (for the outer eye) and two black circles (for the inner eye), and also cut a mouth shape too.
- Add the fondant to the cake with water or buttercream.
- Roll out fins with fondant and insert a skewer into each one so you can insert them into the cake with ease. Serve and enjoy!
Buttercream Baby Shark Cake
You can also make an ombre baby shark cake out of buttercream. This is another simple option if you’re a novice baker. For this recipe, you’ll need the following ingredients:
- premade 4-layer cake (8 inches)
- simple shark fin made of grey fondant
- 1/2 cup of shortening
- 1 cup of butter
- 2lb of powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract
- 5-6 tablespoons of milk
- blue gel food coloring
Now all you need to do is:
- Fill your layers with the filling of your choice and then crumb-coat your cake around the edges, and on top.
- To make the frosting, add the butter and shortening to a stand mixer and mix well. Once fluffy, gradually add the powdered sugar; mixing as you go.
- Pour the milk into the frosting slowly, along with the vanilla extract. Beat for a few minutes.
- Evenly distribute one cup of the frosting into three bowls. And two cups of frosting into another bowl. Add a small amount of gel food coloring to your fourth bowl (around 1/8 teaspoon). For the remaining three bowls, add more coloring with each bowl, making the shade of blue darker each time.
- Start with the darkest color and pipe the frosting around the bottom of your cake. Work your way up, getting lighter and lighter, the higher you go. The lightest color should be on top.
- Place one or two skewers into your shark fin (depending on the size) and insert the fin into the top of the cake. Serve and enjoy!
Baby Shark Cake Ideas for Boy
If you’re looking for more baby shark cake ideas for a boy, why not try one of the following:
- blue ombre cake with a chocolate ganache frosting, decorated with baby shark figures.
- layer cake with fondant baby shark and a number cake topper with a “chunk” bitten out of it.
- layer ocean cake with shark figures stuck around the edges
- cupcakes with shark face toppers – arrange to make the age of your child
Baby Shark Cake Ideas for Girl
If you’re looking for more baby shark cake ideas for a boy, why not try one of the following:
- two-layer pale pink cake with swirls, edible brown sugar sand, and baby shark fondant decorations
- layer cake with varying pastel colors, along with colorful sharks, glitter, and bubbles
- pale pink drip cake with edible chocolate shells, sea creatures, and pastel sprinkles
- cupcakes with shark face toppers – arrange to make the age of your child
Conclusion
I hope this cake has given you a selection of baby shark cake ideas. No matter who you’re making your baby shark cake for, there’s plenty of choice and inspiration you can find in this post. Do you have any of your own baby shark cake ideas you’d like to share? If so, please feel free to let me know in the comments below. And remember, sharing is caring!
Baby Shark Cake Ideas: Jaw-Dropping Cakes
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 2 1/2 cups sugar
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 tsp salt
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1-1/2 cups sour cream
For the frosting
- 6 ounces of white baking chips
- 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 6 large egg whites, room temperature
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1/2 tsp cream of tartar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 cups unsalted butter, cubed
- Blue, red, and green liquid food coloring
- 4 ounces ready-to-use rolled fondant
- 2 candy eyes
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Then, be sure to dust, line, and grease your 9-inch round cake pans (3 pieces).
- Afterward, mix your butter and sugar in a large mixing bowl. Next, beat for five to seven minutes or until light and fluffy. After that, add your eggs a single at a time. With that, be sure to beat after each addition. Also, place your flour, baking powder, salt, and baking soda in a separate bowl. Then, alternately add butter and sour cream, whisking after each addition.1 cup butter, softened, 2 1/2 cups sugar, 4 large eggs, room temperature, 1 tsp salt, 4 cups all-purpose flour, 3 tsp baking powder, 1/2 tsp baking soda, 1-1/2 cups sour cream
- Next, divide your cake batter into three cake pans. After that, bake your cake for about twenty-five to thirty minutes. Likewise, you can do so until cooked thoroughly. Also, make sure to cool your cakes for about ten minutes inside the pan before removing them from the cooling wire rack.
- Melt baking chips in the microwave with cream stirring every 30 seconds until smooth. Stir in your vanilla. Set aside to cool. Using a heatproof bowl, whisk egg whites, sugar, salt, and cream of tartar until combined. Over simmering water, place the heatproof bowl over medium heat. Whisk the mixture constantly for about 8 to 10 minutes or until the thermometer reads 160 degrees.6 ounces of white baking chips, 2 tsp vanilla extract, 6 large egg whites, room temperature, 1 1/2 cups sugar, 1/2 tsp cream of tartar, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
- Then, remove the heatproof bowl from heat, and using an electric mixer, beat the mixture at high speed for about seven minutes until it cools down to 90 degrees. Also, slowly beat a few tablespoons of butter at medium speed. Remember to do so until it becomes smooth. Besides that, beat in cooled baking chips mixture until well combined.2 cups unsalted butter, cubed
- After that, reserve 1/4 cup of frosting. Also, make sure to color the remaining frosting with your desired shades of blue. In addition to that, be sure to fill and frost your cakes using blue frosting. Color 1/2 ounce of fondant with red and one portion of blue. Leave the other half white. Then, dust the work surface using powdered sugar and roll out your blue fondant to 1/8-inches in thickness.Blue, red, and green liquid food coloring
- Afterward, make sure to cut out one circle in the fondant using a three-inch round cutter. With this, repeat the process using white fondant. Also, using a craft knife, create the mouth opening, teeth, and body shape on the lower portion of your white circle. Then, place the white fondant cut out on the blue circle.4 ounces ready-to-use rolled fondant
- Roll out your red fondant into a 1/8-inch thick. Then, make sure to cut a small triangle. And place it in the mouth opening under the white fondant. Also, you may brush the fondant with water or glue to help the layers stick. Afterward, cut a crescent moon shape using the remaining rolled blue fondant to create the shark's tail and fin.
- Stick the fin and tail into your shark's body. Then, be sure to brush the edges lightly with water if required to secure them together. Besides that, ensure to stick the candy eyes into the shark's body using a tiny amount of reserved frosting.2 candy eyes
- Finally, position the fondant shark on the side of the cake. Then, make sure to press the fondant shark gently into the cake. Also, color the remaining reserved frosting green and use a leaf tip to pipe seaweed on the sides of the cake. As always, be sure to serve and enjoy!
FAQs
How Do You Make An Easy Baby Shark Cake?
It would be best to utilize a baby shark cookie cutter in most cases. With this, you may make your colorful baby sharks. Not only that, but also you can create the easy baby shark cake and its cake decorations. Plus, it is okay to do it in advance.
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