Chocolate Teddy Bear Cake Recipe: Teddy Day is all about cuddles, warmth, and sweet gestures. What could be more perfect than a homemade cake that looks like a fluffy teddy bear? This recipe isn’t about fancy sculpting or professional decorating. It’s a simple, heart warming project made with love, using a classic round cake to create an adorable bear anyone can make. Let’s bake a hug!
Required Ingredients for Chocolate Teddy Bear Cake Recipe
For the Chocolate Cake:
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder (good quality!)
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup vegetable oil (or melted coconut oil)
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup hot water (or hot coffee for deeper flavor)
For Decoration & Assembly:
- 1 batch of your favorite chocolate buttercream or whipped cream frosting
- 1 large round marshmallow (for the snout)
- 2 small round candies (like M&Ms or chocolate chips) for eyes
- 1 pink candy or a dab of pink frosting for the nose
- 2 large round cookies (like Oreos or digestives) for ears
- Optional: Shredded coconut for a “fuzzy” look, or just dust with cocoa powder.
Step By Step Wise Directions
1. Make the Cake:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add the eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes. Carefully stir in the hot water until the batter is smooth (it will be thin, that’s okay!).
2. Bake:
Pour the batter into your prepared pan. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn it out onto a wire rack to cool completely. This is crucial—don’t decorate a warm cake!
3. Create Your Bear:
Once the cake is completely cool, place it on your serving plate. This single round cake is your bear’s face. Slice the large marshmallow in half horizontally and place it in the lower middle of the cake for the muzzle.
4. Frost & Decorate:
Frost the entire cake (and the marshmallow) with your chocolate frosting. If you want a fuzzy bear, gently pat shredded coconut all over the frosted cake. For a smooth bear, just do a neat frosting job.
5. Give It a Face:
Press the two small candies onto the marshmallow for eyes. Add the pink candy just below them for the nose. Use a little extra frosting to “glue” the two large cookies to the top of the cake for ears.
6. The Final Touch:
With a toothpick or a knife, make a little smiling mouth under the marshmallow snout. Your teddy bear is ready to spread joy!
Table of Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)
Based on 10 servings, with standard buttercream frosting.
| Nutrient | Amount Per Serving | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | ~480 | |
| Total Fat | 22g | 28% |
| • Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 45mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 380mg | 17% |
| Total Carbohydrate | 70g | 25% |
| • Dietary Fiber | 3g | 11% |
| • Total Sugars | 50g | |
| Protein | 5g | |
| Vitamin C | 0% | |
| Calcium | 8% | |
| Iron | 15% | |
| Potassium | 6% |
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Final Thought
This Teddy Bear Cake is less about perfection and more about the playful, loving effort behind it. The magic is in the gesture—a homemade treat shaped with care to say, “You’re my favorite snuggle.” It’s guaranteed to earn you the biggest, sweetest hug.
Also Read: 10 Unique Teddy Day Cake Designs 2026: Cute & Cuddly Ideas
FAQ’S (Frequently Asked Questions)
Can I use a boxed cake mix?
Absolutely! It’s a great shortcut. Just bake it in the same 9-inch round pan.
I don’t have a large marshmallow for the snout. What else can I use?
A round scoop of frosting, a vanilla wafer cookie, or even a small frosted cupcake top works perfectly.
How do I store the cake?
Yes! Bake and cool the cake the day before. Wrap it tightly in plastic wrap. Frost and decorate on Teddy Day itself.
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round pan. Whisk dry ingredients in a large bowl. Add wet ingredients (eggs, milk, oil, vanilla) and beat for 2 minutes. Stir in hot water until smooth. Batter will be thin.1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour, 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar, ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder, 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda, 1 teaspoon salt, 2 large eggs, 1 cup whole milk, ½ cup vegetable oil, 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract, 1 cup hot water
- Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake for 30-35 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Place the fully cooled cake on a serving plate. Slice a large marshmallow in half horizontally. Place it on the lower middle of the cake to form the bear's muzzle.1 large round marshmallow
- Frost the entire cake and marshmallow with chocolate frosting. For a "fuzzy" look, pat shredded coconut onto the frosting. For smooth, just frost neatly.Optional: Shredded coconut for a “fuzzy” look, 1 batch of your favorite chocolate buttercream or whipped cream frosting
- Press two small candies onto the marshmallow for eyes. Add a pink candy below for the nose. Use frosting to attach two large cookies to the top of the cake for ears.2 small round candies, 1 pink candy or a dab of pink frosting for the nose, 2 large round cookies
- Use a toothpick or knife to draw a smiling mouth under the marshmallow snout. Serve and enjoy.
Notes
- The hot water in the batter is what makes this cake incredibly moist and gives it that rich, deep chocolate flavor. Don’t skip it! Feel free to get creative with decorations—use sliced almonds for claws, a ribbon for a bow, or different colored candies. Most importantly, have fun and bake with love. Happy Teddy Day
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