I’ll show you how to make simple fondant decorations for the features of the teddy bear and use a small star piping tip to make the buttercream fur. Now that you know how to make this cute teddy bear cake, you’ll be a better decorator in no time! I genuinely believe that all bakers can make this cake even beginner bakers. If you are willing to try, you’ll succeed! Let The Cake Cool. When you are making any kind of cake it’s important to plan ahead and allow enough time. When you bake your cakes, you’ll want to allow them to completely cool off before you add frosting to them. If you try to frost the cakes too soon, they will simply melt the frosting and you’ll become frustrated.

In the stand mixer bowl fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the butter until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.In this cake recipe, you need 1 cup buttermilk; if you don’t have any buttermilk on hand, you can easily use 1 cup whole milk mixed with 1 Tablespoon lemon juice or white vinegar to make your own. Next, gradually add powdered sugar, followed by the cream. Mix on medium-high speed for about 5 minutes, until light and fluffy. Scrape down the sides of the bowl. I highly recommend making the cake taller, so when you are creating the face of the teddy bear, it's in portion to everything else. Pour in the buttermilk and add brewed coffee. Mix on medium for 30 seconds. Scrape down the sides of the bowl. A single batch of this cake recipe makes three, 6-inch round cake layers or two 8-inch round cake layers. Double the cake recipe to make enough cake batter for three, 8-inch cake layers.

There are pros and cons to using a teddy bear cake pan. They are nice because you do not have to worry about shaping your Teddy bear, all you have to do is fill the pan and your cake mix and bake it. Then flip it over and your shape is already there. The cake pan will also create slight indents into your cake, that you can use as a guide for frosting the cake. Now to add more frosting. Go ahead and spread a thin layer of the chocolate frosting on the exposed cake layers. Then frost a thin layer on two more of the cupcakes. Add a small amount of buttercream onto the center of the cake board. Layer the chilled milk chocolate cake, cut side up onto the cake board. Tbsp chocolate syrup (optional) How to Make an Adorable Teddy Bear Cake for Beginners To Make The Cake For visual learners, like myself, I have also made a video tutorial that you can see here or keep scrolling to the end for easy watching!No matter if you’re making this cute cake for a teddy bear themed baby shower, or simply preparing a birthday cake bear, have fun, change the colors up and decorate the bear how you want! Old Fashioned Teddy Bear This allows the feet to fit snuggly against the bear’s body. Then, we removed one of the cupcake tops and used the puffy section for our bear’s nose. This gives it a nice raised nose, that you can easily decorate.