Ever felt the urge to bake something out of this galaxy? This Star Wars cake is your ticket to awesomeness—and may the fork be with you. Seriously, your guests will be lining up faster than a pod racer.
Why this recipe is awesome
This Star Wars cake delivers iconic design plus mouthwatering flavor—think rich chocolate cake with vanilla buttercream and bold galaxy-themed decorations. It’s beginner-friendly but looks pro, and perfect for birthdays, movie marathons, or just flexing your fandom in edible form.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all‑purpose flour
- 1¾ cups granulated sugar
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1½ tsp baking powder
- 1½ tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup milk (or almond)
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- Buttercream icing:
- 1½ cups powdered sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 2–3 tbsp milk
- Black and blue gel food coloring
(Sub kar: swap milk with dairy-free for vegan, use coconut oil if needed.)
Tools & kitchen gadgets used
- Two 8″ round cake pans
- Electric mixer or whisk
- Measuring cups & spoons
- Mixing bowls
- Rubber spatula
- Offset spatula
- Cooling rack
- Piping bag + medium round tip
- Fondant star cutter or stencil
- Food-safe paintbrush (for edible shimmer)
Step‑by‑step instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour pans.
- Mix dry ingredients (flour+cocoa+etc.).
- Blend eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla. Pour into dry mix and combine.
- Stir in boiling water (batter will be thin—totally normal).
- Divide batter between pans and bake 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick is clean.
- Cool layers completely on racks.
- Frost with a crumb coat, chill 15 minutes, then add final layer.
- Color buttercream in separate bowls: black and dark blue. Spread a half-and-half galaxy swirl.
- Stencil white fondant stars onto top or brush edible silver shimmer.
- Pipe small buttercream swirls around base.
Calories & Nutritional Info
- ≈ 380 kcal per slice (1/12 cake)
- ≈ 18 g fat, 45 g carbs, 5 g protein
- Use light milk and reduced sugar for a slimmed-down version
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Thin batter panic? It’s normal—don’t add more flour!
- Fondant melting? Use fondant only on cool cake.
- Swirled frosting too messy? Chill crumb coat before final layer.
Variations & Customizations
- Keto-fied: almond flour + erythritol + unsweetened cocoa; skip sugar-heavy decorations.
- Red Sith version: red and black frosting swirl, sprinkle edible red dust.
- Galaxy drip cake: add metallic purple or silver ganache dripping over the edges.
FAQ Section
- How do I get galaxy frosting? Swirl tinted buttercream on a chilled cake—blend gently.
- Can I use ganache instead? Yep! Dark chocolate ganache works beautifully.
- Got fondant newbie tips? Roll thin, chill cake first, and use a star stencil or cutter.
- Can I prep ahead? Bake layers a day prior—store covered in fridge.
- Room‑temp expiry? Enjoy within 2 days, covered to keep moist.
- How to fix cracked fondant? Smooth with warmed palms or trim jagged edges.
- Eggless option? Use flax eggs and plant‑based milk—texture will be slightly denser.
Final Thoughts
This Star Wars cake takes your baking to the Dark Side—in the best way possible. Whether you’re celebrating May 4th, a birthday, or just craving galactic eats, this cake’s got it all. Post that epic masterpiece and remember: you were the baker all along.