
09/18/2025
little feet cake
Ingredients
For the Cake (Vanilla Sponge, 2 layers)
2 ½ cups (310 g) all-purpose flour
2 ½ tsp baking powder
½ tsp salt
1 cup (225 g) unsalted butter, softened
1 ¾ cups (350 g) sugar
4 large eggs, room temp
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup (240 ml) whole milk
For the Buttercream
1 cup (225 g) unsalted butter, softened
4 cups (500 g) powdered sugar, sifted
2–3 tbsp milk or cream
2 tsp vanilla extract
For the Baby Feet Toppers
Pink (or blue) fondant
Cornstarch (for rolling)
Edible glue or a drop of water
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Instructions
1. Make the Cake
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 8-inch round pans.
2. In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy.
4. Add eggs one at a time, beating well, then mix in vanilla.
5. Add dry ingredients alternately with milk, beginning and ending with dry mix.
6. Divide batter into pans and bake 25–30 min until a toothpick comes out clean.
7. Cool completely.
2. Make the Buttercream
1. Beat butter until creamy.
2. Add powdered sugar gradually.
3. Mix in vanilla and milk until smooth and fluffy.
3. Assemble the Cake
1. Level cake layers if needed.
2. Place first layer on a board, spread buttercream, then add second layer.
3. Cover cake with a smooth coat of buttercream.
4. Make the Baby Feet
1. Roll small ovals of fondant for the soles.
2. Roll tiny balls for toes, sizing from large (big toe) to small.
3. Stick toes onto the oval using a dab of water or edible glue.
4. Let dry for a few hours to firm up.
5. Decorate
Place the fondant baby feet on top of the frosted cake.
Optionally, add gold sprinkles, pastel ribbons, or edible pearls.