Stitch Birthday Cake: The Ultimate Disney Character Cake Guide
Quick Info
Contents
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)
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
Pro Tips
- Cool cake completely before decorating
- Use template for precise Stitch shape
- Secure ears with buttercream
- Work in cool environment to prevent melting
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.