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Stitch Birthday Cake: The Ultimate Disney Character Cake Guide

Quick Info

Prep Time: 45-90 minutes

Cook Time: 30-40 minutes

Total Time: 2-4 hours

Servings: 12-24

Difficulty: Intermediate

Cost: $25-$75

Dietary Tags

Contains: Eggs, Dairy, Gluten

Adaptable: Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-Free Options Available

Essential Equipment

  • 10″ Round Cake Pan
  • Electric Mixer
  • Cooling Rack
  • Offset Spatula
  • Serrated Knife
  • Piping Bags
  • Food-Safe Brushes

Ingredients

Cake Base:
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2½ tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ¾ tsp salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup milk
Buttercream Icing:
  • 2 cups unsalted butter
  • 8 cups confectioners’ sugar
  • ½ cup whole milk/cream
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • Blue, pink, black food coloring
  • Fondant (blue, black, white, pink)

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Step-By-Step Method

1. Prep Ingredients
  • Bring butter and eggs to room temperature
  • Preheat oven to 350°F
  • Grease and line cake pan
2. Mix Cake Batter
  • Combine dry ingredients in one bowl
  • Cream butter and sugar until fluffy
  • Add eggs and vanilla
  • Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk
  • Mix until smooth
3. Bake Cake
  • Pour batter into prepared pan
  • Bake 30-40 minutes
  • Check doneness: Toothpick comes out clean
  • Cool completely on rack
4. Shape Stitch Design
  • Use template to cut cake shape
  • Level cake layers
  • Apply thin crumb coat
  • Chill for 20-30 minutes
5. Decorate Stitch Cake
  • Cover cake with blue fondant/buttercream
  • Add facial features using colored fondant
  • Create Stitch’s signature ears
  • Add eyes, nose, mouth details
  • Optional: Use edible image for precise features

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Pro Tips

Storage

  • Refrigerate up to 5 days
  • Cover tightly
  • Serve at room temperature

Variations

  • Vegan version
  • Gluten-free adaptation
  • Cupcake alternative
  • Sheet cake design

Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Don’t decorate warm cake
  • Avoid overworking fondant
  • Use precise color mixing
  • Secure all decorative elements

Scaling

  • Halve recipe for smaller groups
  • Double for larger parties
  • Adjust pan size accordingly

Who said birthday cakes have to be boring? This Stitch cake is your ticket to the most epic Disney-themed celebration ever! Whether you’re a beginner baker or a fondant pro, this guide breaks down everything you need to create a showstopping Stitch masterpiece.

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