Description
This delightful Lamb Cake Recipe is perfect for Easter, springtime gatherings, birthdays, or any special occasion. It’s a fun and adorable cake shaped like a fluffy lamb, made with moist vanilla cake, creamy vanilla frosting, marshmallows, coconut, and dark chocolate details. With this step-by-step guide, you’ll create a charming dessert that’s sure to impress your guests.
Ingredients
Cake:
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1 lamb cake, baked and cooled (from scratch or using Simple Mills vanilla cake mix – double batch if using the recommended mold)
Frosting & Decorations:
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2 cans Simple Mills vanilla frosting (or homemade vanilla frosting)
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14–15 large vanilla marshmallows (cut in half for wool effect)
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1 small vanilla marshmallow (shaped for ears)
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1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut (for added texture)
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2 peach rings (pinched into oval shapes for ears)
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1 jelly bean (for the nose)
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2 tbsp dark chocolate (melted for face details)
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Yellow ribbon (optional, for decoration)
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Green paper grass (optional, for serving plate decoration)
Instructions
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Prepare the Cake:
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour the lamb-shaped mold thoroughly.
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Prepare cake batter according to instructions on the Simple Mills cake mix or your preferred vanilla cake recipe.
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Pour batter into the mold and bake for 35–40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
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Allow the cake to cool in the mold for 15 minutes before carefully transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Prepare Decorations:
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Cut large marshmallows in half.
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Shape the small marshmallow for the lamb’s ears.
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Pinch peach rings into oval shapes.
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Melt dark chocolate and transfer it to a piping bag.
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Decorate the Cake:
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Frost the entire cake with a thick layer of vanilla frosting.
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Arrange halved marshmallows on the head and body for wool texture.
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Sprinkle shredded coconut over the body.
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Attach peach rings for ears and a jelly bean for the nose using frosting as glue.
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Pipe chocolate eyes and mouth.
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Optionally, tie a yellow ribbon around the lamb’s neck and decorate the plate with green paper grass.
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Notes
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To prevent the cake from sticking, grease and flour the mold thoroughly.
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Make sure the cake is completely cool before frosting and decorating.
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If you prefer a chocolate lamb cake, simply use chocolate cake mix instead of vanilla.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes (cake mix) / 20 minutes (from scratch)
- Cook Time: 35–40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American