Festive Leprechaun Hat Cake
Indulge in a magical Leprechaun Hat Cake filled with Lucky Charms! Perfect for St. Patrick’s Day or themed celebrations, this vibrant green cake combines fun, flavor, and creativity for a truly show-stopping dessert.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowls
- Electric Mixer
- Spatula
- Cake Pans
- Wire rack
- Rolling Pin
Ingredients
Cake
- 1 box cake mix (any flavor) follow box instructions
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup water
- green food coloring a few drops
Decoration
- 2 cups Lucky Charms cereal for decoration
- 2 cups buttercream frosting store-bought or homemade
- fondant (green, black, gold, and white) for hat decoration
- edible gold stars or coins optional for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat oven according to the cake mix instructions. Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, combine cake mix, eggs, oil, and water. Add green food coloring and mix until smooth and evenly tinted.
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans and bake per box instructions, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
- Spread buttercream between the cake layers and over the top and sides until smooth.
- Press Lucky Charms cereal onto the top and sides for decoration.
- Roll out green fondant to form the hat top and brim. Add a black fondant band and gold buckle for detail.
- Place the fondant hat on top of the cake. Decorate with edible gold stars or coins for a magical finish.
- Slice, serve, and enjoy this festive St. Patrick’s Day treat!
Notes
Store leftover cake in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Freeze for up to 3 months, thawing overnight in the fridge. For a vegan version, use flax eggs and plant-based frosting.