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Cake Dinosaurus – Easy Dinosaur Birthday Cake for Kids’ Parties

This cake dinosaurus is a fun and eye-catching dinosaur birthday cake made with soft vanilla sponge and creamy buttercream frosting. Perfect for kids’ parties, this homemade dinosaur cake is easy to customize and guaranteed to impress.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • For the Vanilla Cake
  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • Green food coloring optional
  • For the Buttercream Frosting
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 –3 tablespoons heavy cream or milk
  • Green and brown food coloring

Method
 

  1. Step 1: Prepare the Cake
  2. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  3. Grease and line two round cake pans.
  4. In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt.
  5. In a separate bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  6. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each.
  7. Stir in vanilla extract.
  8. Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk.
  9. Mix until smooth.
  10. Step 2: Bake
  11. Divide batter evenly into pans.
  12. Bake for 30–35 minutes.
  13. Let cakes cool completely before decorating.
  14. Step 3: Make the Buttercream
  15. Beat butter until creamy.
  16. Gradually add powdered sugar.
  17. Add vanilla and cream.
  18. Beat until fluffy.
  19. Divide frosting and color as desired.
  20. Step 4: Shape the Cake Dinosaurus
  21. Stack cakes with frosting between layers.
  22. Carve into a dinosaur shape (T-Rex or stegosaurus).
  23. Apply crumb coat and chill for 20 minutes.
  24. Decorate with textured piping to create scales.
  25. Add candy eyes or fondant spikes.

Notes

  • For easier shaping, chill cake layers before carving.
  • You can use a dinosaur cake pan if available.
  • Add crushed cookies around the base for a “dirt” effect.
  • This cake dinosaurus can be made one day in advance.

🧊 Storage

  • Store covered at room temperature for 1 day.
  • Refrigerate up to 3 days.
  • Bring to room temperature before serving.

🍓 Variations

  • Chocolate cake dinosaurus version
  • Funfetti dinosaur cake
  • Strawberry dinosaur birthday cake
  • Cupcake dinosaur arrangement