Bath Day Cake
Create a unique bath day cake with a whimsical bathtub design, fizzy frosting, and edible decorations. Perfect for birthdays, bridal showers, and spa-themed celebrations.
Equipment
- Mixing bowls, stand mixer, cake pans, serrated knife, cooling rack, offset spatula, cake turntable, fondant smoother, piping bags, decorating tips, modeling tools, small paintbrush
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups sugar
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 cup milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon citric acid
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- Gel food coloring
- Fondant decorations
- Candy melts
- Agar-agar optional
- Natural flavor extracts
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare cake pans.
- Mix butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time.
- Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk.
- Bake until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool completely on a wire rack.
- Prepare the fizzy frosting by combining butter, powdered sugar, cream, citric acid, and baking soda.
- Color frosting as desired.
- Carve the cake into a bathtub shape.
- Cover and frost the cake.
- Add fondant decorations, bath bombs, bubbles, and water effects.
- Serve and enjoy.
Notes
- Make cake layers one day in advance for easier carving.
- Use natural extracts instead of alcohol-based flavorings.
- Agar-agar can replace gelatin for decorative effects.
Nutrition
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 58 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Sugar: 42 g
- Fiber: 1 g
Storage
Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Bring to room temperature before serving.Suitable For
Birthday Parties, Bridal Showers, Mother's Day, Spa-Themed Events, Girls' Night Celebrations.