Easy Dora The Explorer Cake Decorating Recipe for Kids' Parties

Name: Easy Dora The Explorer Cake Decorating Recipe for Kids' Parties
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 10
Cuisine: Dessert
Ingredients: 1 cake Pre-baked round cake (Any flavor, cooled completely); 2-3 cups Vanilla buttercream frosting (Or store-bought, tinted with food coloring if desired); A few drops Orange food coloring (For Dora's skin tone); A few drops Brown food coloring (For Dora's hair); A few drops Pink/red food coloring (For Dora's dress/features); 1/4 cup Edible sprinkles (Assorted colors, for decoration); 1 piece Edible Dora image/topper (Optional, for central decoration)

Learn how to quickly and easily decorate a Dora The Explorer themed cake perfect for any kids' birthday party using simple techniques and sprinkles. This video showcases an 'easy hack' for a cute and festive cake.

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Frosted Cake Base

Recipe Information

15m

Prep Time

Cook Time

15m

Total Time

Servings

Easy

Dessert

English

Nutrition (per serving)

350

Calories

Protein

45g

Carbs

18g

Fat

Adding Dora's Features

Ingredients

Pre-baked round cake
(Any flavor, cooled completely)
1 cake
Vanilla buttercream frosting
(Or store-bought, tinted with food coloring if desired)
2 cups

Orange food coloring
(For Dora's skin tone)
A few drops
Brown food coloring
(For Dora's hair)
A few drops
Pink/red food coloring
(For Dora's dress/features)
A few drops
Edible sprinkles
(Assorted colors, for decoration)
1 cup
Edible Dora image/topper
(Optional, for central decoration)
1 piece

Servings: 10

💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!

Applying Sprinkles

Instructions

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1
Prepare your buttercream frosting. Divide it into separate bowls and color according to Dora's features (orange for skin, brown for hair, pink/red for dress, etc.). Keep some white for details if needed.
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Prepare your buttercream frosting. Divide it into separate bowls and color according to Dora's features (orange for skin, brown for hair, pink/red for dress, etc.). Keep some white for details if needed.
3m
Ensure frosting is smooth and spreadable. Use gel food coloring for vibrant colors.
2
Evenly frost the cooled cake with the base color (e.g., orange for Dora's face or background color). Use an offset spatula or knife to smooth the frosting.
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Evenly frost the cooled cake with the base color (e.g., orange for Dora's face or background color). Use an offset spatula or knife to smooth the frosting.
3m
A crumb coat first can help achieve a very smooth finish.

3
Using piping bags with small tips or a knife, add details for Dora's hair, facial features (eyes, nose, mouth), and clothing onto the cake. If using an edible image, place it gently on the frosted cake.
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Using piping bags with small tips or a knife, add details for Dora's hair, facial features (eyes, nose, mouth), and clothing onto the cake. If using an edible image, place it gently on the frosted cake.
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Reference a picture of Dora for accurate details. Practice piping on parchment paper first.
4
Finish by decorating the cake with sprinkles around the edges or as accents on Dora's outfit. Get creative with placement to make the cake festive and fun.
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Finish by decorating the cake with sprinkles around the edges or as accents on Dora's outfit. Get creative with placement to make the cake festive and fun.
2m
For a clean edge, place sprinkles on a plate and press the cake edge into them.