Baby in a Pea Pod Cake\ud83c\udf82\ud83c\udf39\u2014a sweet and whimsical design perfect for baby showers or first birthdays \ud83d\udc23\ud83c\udf31.Baby in a Pea Pod Cake\ud83c\udf82\ud83c\udf39\u2014a sweet and whimsical design perfect for baby showers or first birthdays \ud83d\udc23\ud83c\udf31.<\/p>\n
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Here\u2019s a complete recipe in grams so you can recreate this gentle and joyful cake:<\/p>\n
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\ud83c\udf3f Baby in a Pea Pod Cake (Vanilla Base + Fondant Garden Accents)<\/p>\n
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Cake Layers<\/p>\n
240g all-purpose flour<\/p>\n
200g granulated sugar<\/p>\n
100g unsalted butter (softened)<\/p>\n
3 huevos grandes<\/p>\n
150ml whole milk<\/p>\n
1 tsp vanilla extract<\/p>\n
1 tsp baking powder<\/p>\n
\u00bc tsp salt<\/p>\n
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Buttercream Frosting<\/p>\n
250g unsalted butter<\/p>\n
400g powdered sugar<\/p>\n
2\u20133 tbsp milk<\/p>\n
Optional: a drop of green food coloring for base layer<\/p>\n
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Fondant Decorations<\/p>\n
*Green fondant (pods, leaves, vines)<\/p>\n
*Beige fondant (baby body)<\/p>\n
*Light pink or blue fondant (baby blanket or outfit)<\/p>\n
*White fondant (small flowers or accents)<\/p>\n
*Black gel or fondant (tiny eyes or facial features)<\/p>\n
*Edible glue or water for assembling<\/p>\n
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\ud83d\udc69\u200d\ud83c\udf73 Decorating Steps<\/p>\n
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1.Bake the Cake<\/p>\n
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-Preheat oven to 180\u00b0C and grease a round cake pan.<\/p>\n
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-Cream butter and sugar, then add eggs and vanilla.<\/p>\n
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-Mix dry ingredients and fold in alternately with milk.<\/p>\n
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-Bake for 25\u201330 mins. Cool completely before decorating.<\/p>\n
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2.Prepare Buttercream<\/p>\n
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-Whip butter until fluffy, then gradually add powdered sugar and milk.<\/p>\n
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-Tint lightly green for a smooth base finish across the cake.<\/p>\n
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3.Create Fondant Scene<\/p>\n
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-Shape green pea pods and tuck small peas inside each.<\/p>\n
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-Sculpt baby figure with gentle curves and add facial details.<\/p>\n
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-Place baby in central pod and position on top of cake.<\/p>\n
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-Add leaves, vines, and tiny white flowers around sides for softness and movement.<\/p>\n
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