Cake Ideas for Kids

From LoveToKnow Kids

There are plenty of unique cake ideas for kids, whether you are celebrating a birthday or any festive occasion that calls for a sweet treat.

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Unique Cake Ideas for Kids

Celebrate with flowers

Most parents know, when a birthday rolls around, so do many different requests for themed cakes and assorted cake flavors. Cakes are an exciting and decadent treat for kids, especially when decorated with pictures of their special interests or iced with their name and a personal message. The following cake ideas for kids are perfect for birthday bashes or just because your little one deserves a sugary reward. There are plenty of traditional and non-traditional ideas for cakes, so why not take the time to plan a special cake idea for your child today?

Character cakes: Most local and supermarket bakeries have an on-location cake decorating staff that are talented and willing to perfect customized sheet and round cakes to your liking. If you're out of cake ideas, bakers are more than happy to assist you in finding a cake theme or character that would suit your child's age group and interests. The selection for store cakes is vast, although the quality of the designs may border on less than creative. Keep in mind most supermarket bakeries follow a prototype for their cake designs and don't venture too far off the path when preparing your cake. Expect to find Spiderman, Dora the Explorer, Disney themed characters and the Power Rangers available for purchase. Once the cake style has been selected, you can add lettering, numbers, and pick your icing style.
Custom cakes: The Food Network's Ace of Cakes and TLC's Cake Boss have created their own demand for unique, one of a kind custom cake creations. Even if you aren't located near one of these starred bakeries, you can still find a local bakery specializing in wedding or special occasion cakes and work with the artist to design a custom cake that is sure to thrill your child! Think outside the box and explore themes such as clowns, horses, video games, and nature styles to find a cake that will dazzle your child and their friends on his or her big day!
Ice cream cakes: Ice cream cakes are a great choice for warm weather parties. Baskin Robbins has long been the leader in frozen cream cakes, but their success has quickly carried over to newer and exciting ice cream stores such as Cold Stone Creamery and Marble Slab, which have a large selection of multi-layered sweet frozen confections.
Homemade cakes: While time is always of essence, nothing beats a homemade cake when you're considering truly special cake ideas for kids. Find out your child's favorite cake and icing flavor and include him or her in the baking fun! Kids love to create homemade desserts and are sure to feel special if they get a chance to whip the batter and fill the pans!

Get Creative

Gummy worms on a "dirt" cake

If you plan on baking your own special cake, get artistic and hone your creativity to design your very own custom designed cake. A simple sheet cake can be turned into a "dirt and worm" theme once cookie crumbles are added to the top of chocolate icing and are then topped with a variety of assorted color gummy worms.

Fresh and edible flowers such as pansies, violas and marigolds are bound to enchant a little woodland birthday cake perfectly fit for a fairy or princess birthday party . If you aren't the creative type, or have a lack of supplies, load up on assorted sprinkles and colored icing. Festive and bright cakes and always a big hit with kids and couldn't be easier to make!

Make it Special

No matter the avenue you take when considering a special cake idea for your child, keep in mind it is always the thought that counts! Most children are delighted to slice into any cake, as long as it is presented with love and within the company of family and friends!

See more ideas for decorating kids cakes in this slideshow gallery!