Amy Winehouse Cake: Achieve an Iconic Look in 3 Steps
Celebrate Amy Winehouse with this stunning tribute cake — bold, retro, and full of personality. Learn how to recreate the iconic look step-by-step!
Equipment
- 2× 8-inch round cake pans
- Mixing bowls
- Electric mixer
- Offset spatula
- Fondant tools (cutters, modeling tools)
- Piping bags & tips
- Edible printer or edible paper (optional)
- Cake turntable
- Cake stand (for presentation)
Ingredients
For the Cake Base (Choose one):
Option 1: Rich Chocolate Cake
- 1¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups sugar
- 1½ tsp baking powder
- 1½ tsp baking soda
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup hot coffee or water
Option 2: Vanilla Cake
- 2½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter room temp
- 2 cups sugar
- 4 eggs
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup whole milk
For Buttercream Frosting:
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 3 –4 cups powdered sugar
- 2 –3 tbsp heavy cream
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- Food coloring as desired
For Decoration:
- Black and red fondant
- Edible glitter or shimmer dust
- Edible images or music notes
- Gold or silver food-safe paint
- Optional: edible pearls or rhinestones
Instructions
Step 1: Choose and Bake the Cake Base
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 8-inch cake pans.
- Prepare either the chocolate or vanilla cake batter by mixing dry and wet ingredients separately, then combining.
- Pour batter evenly into pans.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cakes cool completely before frosting.
Step 2: Frosting and Assembly
- Prepare the buttercream by whipping butter until light. Gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla, and cream until fluffy.
- Trim cake layers if needed. Spread buttercream between layers, stack them, and apply a crumb coat. Chill for 15 minutes.
- Apply a smooth outer layer of buttercream.
Step 3: Decorate with Iconic Amy Winehouse Style
- Roll out black fondant to create Amy's signature beehive hair and winged eyeliner.
- Add red or pink fondant for lips or dress details.
- Use edible prints (e.g., album art or lyrics) and fondant accents like microphones, hearts, or music notes.
- Add shimmer, edible paint, or rhinestones for a glam effect.
- Display on a decorative cake stand with themed party décor and play Amy's music for ambiance.