Baby shower cake ideas for your party
Do you need baby shower cake ideas? Of course! Because what could be better for your celebration than a beautiful and edible centerpiece?
You can admire the baby shower cake design and enjoy the taste! No matter what your theme is, there are plenty of designs that will fit perfectly with both your decorations and the great food.
Now, let’s start with the basics. What kind of baby shower cake ideas can you use?
A sheet cake – A single layer cake that’s usually accented with icing, candies, edible figurines, and pictures.
Or...
A 3D cake – These selections come in many shapes and sizes. If your baby shower theme is “Butterflies”, then make that the shape of your cake!
With both of these selections, you can either buy the cake or bake your own.
If you’re thinking about a sheet cake, here’s some
useful information:
Since your cake will lay flat, you’ll have to liven it up with add-ons.
But try not to clutter it with too much stuff.
One of the best and easiest ideas for sprucing up a sheet cake is to add a graphic to it. The graphic will look just like an airbrush design on the cake. And, many bakeries will offer tons of graphics that can match any baby shower theme.
Using a graphic is not your only choice. You can also use colorful icing to write baby shower wording on it, add candies, or use the icing to make a 3D object. Here’s an example:
This is the cake I used for my sister’s baby shower.
Visit this page for cake inscription ideas.
Other tips for your sheet cake:
*For baby shower cake inscriptions, use icing that matches your decoration colors.
*Make sure your sheet cake is large enough to feed everyone.
*Try to offer more than one cake flavor. Get a marble cake, or use one flavor for one half, and another flavor for the other.
*Make sure you reserve one piece of the cake for the mom’s keepsakes. Lot’s of moms like to keep a part of the cake and freeze it.
I've found a great website that offers everything you need for baby shower cake ideas. Bakingshop.com has decorating kits, cake toppers, and they offer graphic design for your cakes. Check them out...
Now, on to the 3D cakes...
Your first step is to decide what shape you want. Most people just go with whatever their theme is. For example, if you've chosen the "stork" theme, then your cake will be in the shape of a stork.
Now, you have two options for creating your 3D cake. The first option is to bake the cake yourself using a 3D cake pan, which you can find at any party or arts & crafts store.
You can find plenty of baby shower cake recipes online or, if you're pushed for time, there's nothing wrong with using boxed cake mix, such as Betty Crocker.
Your biggest challenge will be the cake decorations. And again, you can visit websites such as PastryWiz.com to purchase decorating kits, or just visit your local arts & crafts store.
Your second option for a 3D cake is to buy one from your local bakery. This is a great choice if you want your cake to have a lot of depth and character.
Most bakeries offer countless designs, such as cakes in the shape of baby bottles, teddy bears, even castles (for the princess or prince charming theme).
Here are some useful tips to help you with baby shower cake ideas:
*Choose a cake that matches your theme in both color and character.
*If you're buying from a bakery, use extra caution when carrying the cake. Also, make sure it's properly seated in your car when you pick it up. Keep in mind that some bakeries will deliver.
*Choose an option that fits your budget. You will save money by baking your own cake.
*Make sure you take a picture of the cake before you cut it.
So there you have it. That's everything you need to know about baby shower cake ideas. I'm sure you'll have fun with this part of the planning whether you'll be baking it yourself or shopping for one.
Looking for more baby shower cake ideas? Check out the diaper cake!
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