How to Make a Viral Zit Cake – A Fun & Grossly Satisfying Recipe by Cakeflix

If you're looking for a hilariously gross yet totally delicious dessert to shock and entertain your guests, the Zit Cake is your answer. This bizarrely viral cake trend has taken social media by storm—and yes, it’s exactly what it sounds like! A realistic pimple cake that you can actually pop. As weird as it may seem, the zit cake is all about creative baking, novelty, and fun.


At Cakeflix, we bring bold cake ideas to life with easy-to-follow tutorials, creative inspiration, and professional techniques for bakers of all skill levels. Whether you’re prepping for a prank party or a Halloween event, this Zit Cake recipe is a crowd-pleaser you won't forget.

What Is a Zit Cake?

A Zit Cake has the appearance of inflamed skin with swollen "pimples" filled with edible pus (often custard, lemon curd, or buttercream). The cake provides entertainment—or shock—when you squeeze the pustules and the gooey filling comes out. It's disgusting, it's popular online, and unexpectedly—it tastes great.

Don't fret—it's all about looks. At its heart, it's just a tasty cake with some imaginative decoration.

Ingredients You'll Need

Let's begin with the basic structure before we get into the decorating tricks.

For the Cake:

  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 tbsp baking powder

  • ½ tsp salt

  • 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)

  • 1 ½ cups sugar

  • 4 large eggs

  • 1 cup milk

  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract

  • Optional: red or pink food coloring to create a skin-tone base

For the Buttercream:

  • 1 cup unsalted butter

  • 3 cups powdered sugar

  • 2 tbsp heavy cream

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • Flesh-tone food coloring (blend pink, yellow, and a touch of brown)

For the "Pus" Filling:

  • Lemon curd, custard, or cream cheese frosting

  • Yellow gel coloring (if you want)

  • Throw-away piping bags or bubble tea straws

At Cakeflix, we suggest you try our pre-colored fondant packs and top-notch food colors. These will help you make those lifelike skin tones and realistic pimples.

How to Create Your Zit Cake – A Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1: Make the Cake Base

Begin by baking a cake you like in a round or square pan. We think a 9-inch round cake looks striking. After it cools down, make the top flat and stack the layers. Put a thin layer of frosting between each layer.

Step 2: Put on the Skin-Tone Buttercream

Create your buttercream frosting and use food coloring to give it a lifelike skin shade. Spread a smooth even coat of buttercream over the cake and let it set in the fridge for 30 minutes.

Step 3: Create the "Zits"

Now comes the exciting part. Use small dome molds (or a measuring spoon's back) to form tiny "pustules" from fondant or buttercream. Push small cut straw pieces or fillable capsules into each bump's base and fill them with your "pus"—lemon curd or custard works well.

Squeeze the filling in carefully with a piping bag. Seal the ends using a thin fondant cap or extra frosting to keep it closed until it's time to burst!

Step 4: Add Final Details

Apply edible red or pink dust with a small brush to create a lifelike "inflamed" look around each zit. Add darker shades for more depth and a grosser effect.

Cakeflix Pro Tip: Make stretch marks or subtle pores around the zits with a toothpick to increase realism!

When and Why to Make a Zit Cake

A Zit Cake might not be your typical birthday cake, but it's ideal for:

  • Prank parties

  • Halloween events

  • Gag gifts

  • Bachelor/Bachelorette celebrations

  • TikTok or Instagram content

This disgustingly delicious dessert aims to make people squeal and laugh. Once the initial shock passes, they'll be amazed at how good it tastes!

At Cakeflix, we think baking should be fun, imaginative, and a bit bold. That's why we provide hundreds of unique video tutorials—including unusual cakes like this one—created for bakers who enjoy pushing boundaries.

To wrap up: Let your imagination run wild with Cakeflix – Your source for crazy cake ideas

Want to up your baking skills? From creating trendy treats like the Zit Cake to learning basic baking techniques, Cakeflix provides detailed video guides, pro advice, and quality equipment to ensure your kitchen success.

👉 Join Cakeflix now to get unique content baking lessons, and a friendly baking group. We have cakes for all events—from disgusting to delightful.

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