Bring coastal charm to your party with this fun and elegant lobster cake recipe. While it looks like it could be a seafood dish, it’s actually a delicious dessert cake, crowned with a playful lobster figure made from fondant or modeling chocolate. Perfect for beach parties, birthdays, or a lobster boil finale!
Ingredients
For the Cake (Vanilla Butter Cake):
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup whole milk
For the Buttercream Frosting:
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 2–3 tbsp heavy cream
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- Optional: red or coral gel food coloring for a coastal theme
For the Lobster Topper (Decorative Only):
- Red fondant or red modeling chocolate
- Edible black pearls or mini chocolate chips (for eyes)
- Small sculpting tool or knife
Instructions
1.Bake the Cake Layers:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 8-inch round cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another large bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy (about 2–3 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla. Mix well.
- Alternately add flour mixture and milk to the butter mixture, starting and ending with flour.
- Divide batter evenly into the pans and bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cakes cool completely.
2.Make the Buttercream:
- Beat butter until creamy.
- Gradually add powdered sugar, then vanilla and cream.
- Beat until fluffy. Tint with food coloring if desired.
3.Assemble the Cake:
- Level the cake layers if needed.
- Spread buttercream between the layers.
- Frost the outside with a smooth coat of buttercream. Chill slightly for easier decorating.
4.Make the Lobster Topper:
- Roll red fondant into an oval for the body.
- Shape a tail, claws, and legs separately and attach them to the body with edible glue or a bit of water.
- Use edible black pearls or chocolate chips for the eyes.
- Let the figure set for at least 1 hour before placing on the cake.
Decorate:
- Place the lobster figure on top.
- Add waves, seashells, or other fondant decorations for a beachy look if desired.
In A Nutshell,
Don’t let the lobster fool you — this sweet creation is all dessert, no seafood! The Lobster Celebration Cake is a clever twist for seafood lovers who want to keep it sweet. Whether it’s for a coastal birthday, a lobster fest, or just a themed party, this cake is sure to impress and delight.