Best 2 Pirate Ship Cake Recipes
Embark on a culinary adventure with our delightful Pirate Ship Cake, a treasure trove of sweet wonders. This majestic cake sets sail with layers of moist chocolate and vanilla sponge, each harboring hidden treasures of creamy fillings. Vanilla buttercream frosting adorns the exterior, creating a smooth and inviting canvas for intricate pirate-themed decorations. Immerse your taste buds in the depths of chocolate ganache, as rich and decadent as sunken treasure, and discover the hidden gems of chocolate chips, adding a symphony of texture and flavor. Our recipe collection boasts variations of this enchanting dessert, including a gluten-free version that caters to dietary preferences without compromising on taste. Dive into the No-Bake Pirate Ship Cake, a delightful symphony of chocolate, peanut butter, and graham crackers, assembled with ease. For those seeking a vegan alternative, our Vegan Pirate Ship Cake awaits, promising a delectable journey without compromising on indulgence. Each recipe is meticulously crafted to guide you through the process, transforming simple ingredients into an extraordinary centerpiece that will leave your taste buds and imagination captivated. So hoist the sails, gather your crew, and let's embark on this culinary voyage to create a Pirate Ship Cake that will be the talk of the seven seas!
Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!
PIRATE SHIP AND TREASURE ISLAND CAKE
A stunning children's birthday chocolate cake with hidden treasure buried on a sandy desert island for the kids to dig into
Provided by Valerie Barrett
Categories Dessert
Time 3h15m
Number Of Ingredients 26
Steps:
- Heat the oven to 160C/140C fan/gas 3. Grease and line a 30x20cm cake tin with baking parchment.
- Put the butter and 200g of the chocolate into a saucepan and heat gently until melted. Remove from the heat. Sieve the flour, baking powder and bicarbonate of soda into a large bowl. Mix in the sugar. Beat together the eggs, soured cream and vanilla extract. Pour the chocolate and egg mixtures into the flour and sugar and beat well until smooth. Pour into the prepared tin and bake in the oven for about 40 minutes. Leave until completely cold before cutting and shaping.
- Cut the cake in half lengthways. Place one complete half on the 30cm cake board. Cut the remaining half into 3 rectangles, 13x10cm, 7x10cm and 10x10cm. Attach the 10x10cm piece to one end of the base cake using a little warm jam. Cut a 'V' shape to represent the prow of the ship. Place the 13x10 piece at the other end of the base cake, attaching with jam. Using jam again attach the 7x10 piece on top of the 13x10 piece to make the upper deck. Slice the back of the ship at a very slight angle.
- Brush the whole cake with jam. Roll out about 550g of the ready-to-roll icing and cover the cake. Trim the edges at the base and keep any trimmings.
- Melt the remaining 100g chocolate in the microwave or in a heatproof bowl over a saucepan of barely simmering water. Use melted chocolate to stick the mini Toblerones to the edges of the two decks and to the 'V' shape of the prow. Trim any to fit exactly. Use the chocolate to stick on the chocolate balls for canon balls, finger biscuits stacked up as canons and chocolate caramels for port holes. Using a little of the marzipan, roll out and cut four windows. Make window frames from brown icing trimmings, rolling out to thin sausages to form a cross and sticking with chocolate. Attach to the sides of the ship with chocolate. Poke the chocolate stick out of the front of the prow, if using.
- Arrange the chocolate coins in a little pile on the cake board, reserving 3 or 4 coins for the top. Roll out the remaining brown icing and cover the coins completely. Brush with melted chocolate and sprinkle with muscovado sugar. Push 3 or 4 coins into the sand along with the chocolate skull if using.
- Put a little of the royal icing in a bowl. Colour the remainder blue. Spread the icing on the cake board around the ship and the island. Use the white icing to make 'surf' around the edge of the island.
- Using the remaining marzipan and brown icing, make three barrels. Place one on the deck of the ship and the others in the sea. Cut out sails from the paper and make holes in them so you can push the straws through. Attach the sails to the ship and poke sandwich flags out of the top to finish.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 501 calories, Fat 21 grams fat, SaturatedFat 12.1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 72.8 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 63.9 grams sugar, Fiber 2.3 grams fiber, Protein 4.7 grams protein, Sodium 0.4 milligram of sodium
PIRATE SHIP CAKE
Source: Family Fun website (http://jas.familyfun.go.com/recipefinder/display?id=50180). I made this cake for my daughter's 5th birthday party and it turned out awesome!! As you can see in the picture - I also made a 13x9 cake for under the pirate ship cake as the ocean with gummy fish, octupus and blue icing. You will need plastic pirate figures for this cake.
Provided by Mom2Rose
Categories Dessert
Time 20m
Yield 8-10 pieces, 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cut the cakes in half (like a half moon shape) and layer them, rounded sides all facing the same direction, adding a thin coat of chocolate icing between the layers.
- Trim the bottom curves of the cakes slightly to help them sit flat, then turn the cakes upright.
- Wrap the cakes in plastic and chill in the freezer to make them firmer.
- Tip: Two drinking straws stuck through the four layers of cake will help keep them together.
- Cover with the chocolate icing, then create planking lines along the hull with a butter knife. Chill at least one hour to firm the icing.
- Use dabs of icing to anchor larger wafer stick gunwales along the edge of the deck.
- Press the smaller wafer rolls into both sides of the ship for cannons.
- Cut sails from the paper, then slip them onto the skewers and set the masts in place.
- Add malted milk ball cannonballs, plenty of Rolo gold booty, and root beer barrels, then station a few pirates to keep watch.
- For safety, place the candles in the cookie cannons on the sides of the ship, far from the paper sails.
- Also, make sure that the surface on which the cake rests is impervious to wax, as the burning candles will drip.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1190.8, Fat 52.8, SaturatedFat 16.6, Sodium 548.9, Carbohydrate 189.6, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 173.1, Protein 3.3
Tips:
- Prepare your ingredients and tools in advance. This will help you stay organized and avoid any scrambling during the baking process.
- Make sure your cake is completely cool before you start assembling the ship. This will help to prevent the cake from crumbling.
- Use a sturdy base for your ship. A cake board or a large piece of cardboard will work well.
- Be creative with your decorations. You can use anything from candy to toys to make your ship unique.
- Don't be afraid to experiment. There is no one right way to make a pirate ship cake. Have fun and let your creativity shine through.
Conclusion:
Pirate ship cakes are a fun and festive way to celebrate any occasion. With a little planning and effort, you can create a cake that will impress your friends and family. So hoist the sails and set sail for adventure!
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