How to make an easy Paw Patrol Birthday Cake

My Easy Paw Patrol Birthday Cake

I have to admit that one of the things I love about small children’s birthdays, is the cake. Not just for eating (although this is a given, obvs), but I absolutely love the thought and possibilities that go into the design of them. I’m not the world’s best baker, but each year since both Freddie and Sasha were babies, I’ve loved planning and designing a cake for a particular theme (like this Paw Patrol cake that I’m about to share the recipe for), or in the last couple of years, fulfilling their requests. 

One year, Freddie really, really wanted a ‘Paw Patrol‘ themed party, and this included the Paw Patrol cake. I wanted something that looked impressive, but as with all my cakes, was relatively easy. Bright and colourful was also on the agenda, and who doesn’t love M&Ms?! There are also so many places now that sell brilliant cake toppers, such as on Etsy, and a quick scout of Amazon found me THESE (non-edible) Paw Patrol ones.

So how did I go about making this Paw Patrol birthday cake? Well, I can tell you that it was done in only 9 easy steps with this easy cake tutorial:

Ingredients for your Cake:

• 1 home-baked or pre-bought chocolate sponge cake with chocolate ganache on the top and sides.
• 3 large bags of M&Ms (or Smarties).
• 1 pack of ready roll/mould marzipan.
• Small paint brush and apricot jam (to help stick the M&Ms).
• Paw Patrol cake toppers.
• 16 x 2 finger Kit Kats.
• Ribbon (for securing the Kit Kats).

How to Make an Easy Paw Patrol Cake – Instructions:

1. Buy or bake a round chocolate (or Victoria) sponge cake.
2. Add chocolate ganache to the sides and top of the cake.
3. Scoop out about a fifth of 1 side of the cake, leaving a gradient/slope for the M&Ms to eventually cascade down.
4. Stick the Kit Kats fingers all the way around the outside, leaving out the newly scooped out bit.
5. Tie the ribbon around the entire cake, to secure the Kit Kats.
6. On the bit where you’ve scooped out the cake to leave a gap, get your Marzipan and mould it to form a slope leading from the cake onto your cake board. This is what you’re going to stick most of the M&Ms on to.
7. Pour 1 bag of M&Ms onto the top of the cake. 
8. Now, where the marzipan is, stick each M&M on individually until all the marzipan is covered. The marzipan should help them stick when they’re pressed into them, but I use a small paintbrush and apricot jam as ‘glue’ if any need extra stick. 
9.  Once the M&Ms are in stuck firm all over the top of the cake and the slope, position your cake toppers as desired. I used ‘Rubble’ and his digger on the top to give the impression of him creating a building site with the M&M sweets! 

And there you have it- a VERY easy Paw Patrol Birthday Cake! 

FAQs for a Paw Patrol Birthday Cake

1. What is the easiest way to decorate a Paw Patrol cake?

I found that using Paw Patrol-themed cake toppers or edible images is the quickest way to decorate — just place them on a frosted cake for instant impact!

2. Where can I buy Paw Patrol cake toppers or decorations?

You can find them online on Amazon, Etsy, or sometimes in supermarkets and party stores like Asda, Tesco and Party Delights.

3. Can I make a Paw Patrol cake without fondant?

Yes! Buttercream frosting and printed toppers, or small Paw Patrol toys work perfectly for an easy, no-fondant cake (I sometimes find fondant fiddly so always happy to make a cake that doesn’t have this!)

4. What cake flavour is best for a Paw Patrol birthday cake?

Vanilla or chocolate sponge are always popular choices with kids — and easy to make or buy! Our children always tend to opt for chocolate cake. We like this BBC Good Food Ultimate Chocolate Cake recipe.

5. How far in advance can I make the cake?

You can bake the sponge 2–3 days ahead (no sooner otherwise it might dry out), and decorate the night before the party. Store it in an airtight container.

6. Can I use store-bought cake mix for a Paw Patrol cake?

Absolutely! Cake mixes are a time-saving option so don’t feel remotely bad about opting for pre-made cake mixes. The kids won’t know (or care) and you gotta do what you gotta do — just focus on fun Paw Patrol decorations to make it special!

There you have it – a simple paw patrol cake! Perfect for anyone little one’s birthday!

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Becky

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