Embark on a culinary adventure with a Moana-themed cake, adorned with seashells, edible flowers, and vibrant colours. Perfect for any Moana fan's celebration, this cake will transport you to the tropical islands of the Pacific. This Moana birthday cake is an ideal choice for those looking to create a show-stopping centrepiece for their party.
Ingredients and Materials:
- A round cake that has been crumbed and coated, tip: use our cake mix for added ease!
- Buttercream Icing
- Icing colour (blue for the buttercream and colour of choice for seashells)
- Piping bag
- Chocolate Candy Melts (for the seashells)
- Seashell Mould
- Edible flowers
- Edible sand - crumbed biscuits or brown sugar
Instructions:
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Prepare the Buttercream: Separate your buttercream evenly into three bowls and tint each bowl to create a gradient of blue from dark to light.
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Pipe the Icing: Fill your piping bag with the darkest blue and start from the bottom, piping a ring of icing on the bottom third of the cake. It’s okay if it’s a little jagged or crooked, as it will be blended and smoothed later. Once you complete a full ring of icing, empty as much of the remaining icing in the bag back out into the bowl.
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Repeat with Remaining Colours: Repeat with the middle blue and lastly with the lightest blue, ensuring you coat the top of the cake as well.
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Blend the Colours: Use the tip of your offset spatula to create horizontal bands of zigzags in the icing. This will help blend the icing colours and give a smooth look rather than distinct rows.
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Smooth the Icing: Hold an offset spatula parallel to the cake, and with a gentle touch, glide it across the surface to create an even layer. After each pass, wipe off the excess icing from the scraper into a spare plate or bowl. If you have a rotating cake stand, gently turn the cake as you smooth the frosting for a more consistent finish.
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Make the Seashells: Melt the candy melts. Rub the silicone mould with cotton wool and pour the candy melts in. Allow them to set.
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Decorate the Cake: Place the seashells and edible flowers onto the cake. Let your creativity guide you, placing them along the sides or on top of the cake to create a realistic sea-inspired design.
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Add Edible Sand: Sprinkle edible sand around the base and the top of the cake for an authentic beach feel.
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Finishing Touches: Finish it off with a number, "Happy Birthday," or a Moana-themed cake topper.
Serve it proudly and enjoy! No two Moana-themed cakes will be the same, but that is what makes them so magical. For a more detailed guide on how to colour buttercream, check out our blog here! To explore our full Moana range, head to our website, or for a step-by-step guide on Throwing The Best Moana Party, check out this blog.