Difficulty: Medium | Serves: 6-8
A perfect mix of chocolatey indulgence and playful charm, Hedgehog Cake is a delightful dessert that’s as fun to make as it is to eat! With a rich chocolate sponge, smooth buttercream, and crunchy almond or chocolate spike decorations, this adorable cake is ideal for birthdays, celebrations, or simply bringing joy to the table!
Ingredients For Hedgehog Cake
🔥 For the Chocolate Cake:
☑ 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour 🌾
☑ ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder 🍫
☑ 1 teaspoon 🥄 baking powder ✨
☑ ½ teaspoon 🥄 baking soda 🌿
☑ ½ teaspoon 🥄 salt 🧂
☑ 1 cup granulated sugar 🍚
☑ ½ cup butter, softened 🧈
☑ 2 large eggs 🥚🥚
☑ 1 teaspoon 🥄 vanilla extract 🍦
☑ ½ cup milk 🥛
☑ ½ cup hot water 💧
🔥 For the Chocolate Buttercream:
☑ 1 cup butter, softened 🧈
☑ 2 cups powdered sugar 🍚
☑ ½ cup cocoa powder 🍫
☑ 2 tablespoons 🥄 milk 🥛
☑ 1 teaspoon 🥄 vanilla extract 🍦
🔥 For Decoration:
☑ Almond slivers or chocolate shards for spikes 🌰🍫
☑ White chocolate chips for eyes 👀
☑ Melted dark chocolate for facial features 🎨
👩🍳 Cooking Steps For Hedgehog Cake
🔥 Step 1: Make the Cake
1️⃣ Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a round cake pan.
2️⃣ In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3️⃣ In another bowl, beat butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla extract.
4️⃣ Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk, mixing until smooth. Stir in hot water last.
5️⃣ Pour batter into the cake pan and bake for 30-35 minutes. Let cool completely.
🔥 Step 2: Prepare the Buttercream
1️⃣ Beat butter until creamy, then gradually add powdered sugar and cocoa powder.
2️⃣ Stir in milk and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth and fluffy.
🔥 Step 3: Assemble & Decorate
1️⃣ Cut and shape the cooled cake into an oval hedgehog shape.
2️⃣ Frost with chocolate buttercream, smoothing over the surface.
3️⃣ Stick almond slivers or chocolate shards into the back for spikes.
4️⃣ Use white chocolate chips for eyes and pipe melted dark chocolate for facial details.
🔥 Step 4: Serve & Enjoy!
1️⃣ Let set for 30 minutes, then slice and enjoy your adorable hedgehog cake!
🎂 Rich, chocolatey, and full of personality, this Hedgehog Cake is a delightful treat that brings smiles to every occasion! Whether for kids or the young at heart, this whimsical dessert is a guaranteed showstopper!
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