Cake Ideas

Whether you are a seasoned caker or just starting out, coming up with creative cake ideas can be a challenge. Sometimes you just need to take a look at what other people are doing and get a fresh vision.

There are so many things available now to help you to make your cake bigger, better, and more imaginative that it can be overwhelming. How do you use the glittery metallic sanding sugars? What are some things you can do with fondant? What is a good color for a wedding cake besides white? What buttercream should you use? What is the best recipe for birthday cake? By looking at what others are doing you can be inspired to create your own sweet masterpieces.

Don't be afraid to try something new. If you have a certain design in mind then go ahead and give it a try. Be fearless, it is, after all, only cake.

A child's birthday is magical. They look forward to their special day for months in advance and you don't want to let them down. There are children's cake ideas everywhere you look. Having a theme birthday is an easy way to decide on the type of cake. Consider your child's hobbies, interests, or even favorite characters.

For example if your litle girl has her heart set on being a birthday princess then there are many "fit for a princess" cakes to choose from. From cowboys to robots, and ballerinas to ponies there is a cake that is perfect for your child.

If a tea party is what she wants then you need to look at these tea pot cakes.

Take a look at this princess cake, complete with feathers and tiara. Cana nything be too pink?

A very simple, but beautiful cake for a child's first birthday..This cake is easy to make with the number "one" Wilton pan.

For a cowboy theme this western boot cake is fantastic.

A variation on a theme. The same number "one" cake pan as above with a totally different look.

Children aren't the only ones that like cakes! Adults like an unusual or creative cake, too.Here are some great ideas for general birthday cakes.

A stack of gifts is represented in this beautiful stacked square off-set cake. Fondant is not too hardbut you will want to practie with it before you do the real cake.

Elite Cake Designs uses fondant to create this unusual cake.

There are several ideas on this page from Gladstone Bakery, however I like the suitcase the best.

Just like your closet..the pile of shoes on this cake is fantastic..How to choose?

Here is an over the hill cake that is not black and gloomy. Perfect for a nature lover.

Another unusual over the hill cake..this time a roller coaster!

Kookerburra Cakes has so many that are wonderful that it is hard to choose just one to showcase.

OVer the hill or over the speed limit?

There are several over the hill cakes here, including a 3D beer mug with pretzels!

Perfect for the fishing enthusiast, this "hooked cake" is very...fishy.

Who doesn't like pizza?

There are a number of cakes on this page. Scroll down about halfway and there is a purse cake that is fantastic..it will make you look twice.

A baby shower cake is a special way to welcome a new baby. There are so many themes possibilites that it is hard to choose.

This baby block cake from Freeds of Las Vegas is for a boy but it could be changed to be a cute girl's cake as well.

Hot Breads has several baby shower cakes...take special note of the lamb baby shower cake. You can see larger images by running the mouse over the images..

This is a basic sheet cake with some embellishment..change the colors as needed. The figure on the cake is likely fondant. You could use a plastic figure, available at many cake supply companies.

A fantastic diaper bag baby shower cake with some instructions as tohow it was done. You will need to have some experience to do this one. It uses fondant.

Cutest Baby Shower Ideas has a number of cakes and cupcakes to get those creative juices flowing.

A gallery of baby shower cake pictures from LoveToKnow.

These cupcakes are easy to do and so cute! You would expect nothing less from WIlton.

This Onesie cake can be have the colors and details changed to personalize it more. It is cut from a 13 x 9 inch sheet.

Graduation cakes do not have to be boring. Consider the graduates hobbies and interests when choosing the cake design.

These edible grad hats are not cake but they would look great on a tray at a graduation party.

Another simple graduation cake that looks fantastic.

A package of happy retirement wishes here in this postal themed cake.

Military Retirement cake ...this is very elegant and creative.

This star graduation cake comes with instructions. It is easy because the figurine is purchased.

Keep in mind that there are a number of shaped cake pans that would be great for an easy graduation cake.

Consider:

• Star
• Pennant
• #1
• Book

You can also make a plain sheet cake or layer cake and use purchased cake embellishments.

Wedding cakes are generally where bakeries and cakers either shine or they flop. Wedding cakes are not that difficult to make. Here is a wedding cake tutorial in six parts that I put together last spring:How to Make Your Own Wedding Cake.

This jade green cake is almost oriental in design. Very simple, and yet very striking.

A very elegant silver wedding cake with bows from Maisie Fantasie. Any of their cakes are worth looking at.

A beautiful cake that is hard to describe. Edible bronze lustre makes this cake look sculpted. Very baroque in style.

Using a wedding cake stand rather than stacking the cakes simplifies things alot. These romantic, pink heart shaped cakes are covered in fondant but you could do butter cream.

The Cake Box has several unique designs. Take a look at the pine cone topped cake.

If you are looking for a simple but elegant cake, and you love chocolate, this chocolate wedding cake is beautiful.

Love, Honor, Cherish...these words are embossed on a white cake with white icing. Subtle and beautiful.

This section should probably come with a warning. There are literally thousands of cakes in these sites...

Coolest Birthday Cakes has..what else? ....the coolest birthday cakes. Hundreds of pictures are categorized for easy browsing.

Cake Central has everything....and more.

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Homemade Buttercream Frosting