How to Make Your Own Birthday Cake Designs

Learn a simple three-step beginning guide to design a birthday cake for the special birthday boy or girl. Stray from a flat 2D cake and become aware of the available resources needed to create an amazing 3D cake that will leave your guests asking for tips on how to make one themselves.

No longer will you have to hang your head in shame when planning a birthday cake. With all the open access to different websites, you will find ways to plan one amazing birthday and prepare an unbelievable birthday cake that will have people talking for months. Do not be surprised when a few special requests are thrown your way.

When it comes to designing a birthday cake there are certain steps that need to be taken in order to obtain a perfect cake that will leave the birthday boy or girl happy as can be and making the cake decorator feel incredible with the work that's been done.

• Know who the cake is being made for. Obviously, if it is little Suzy's birthday and she thinks she is the roughest, toughest cowgirl with a pair of boots and a lasso then a princess cake is out of the question. Same thing goes for Tommy, who is turning the big 10 this year and insists that dinosaurs are for babies; it is all about monster trucks this year. Do not stress over determining which theme is best for the birthday honoree. The easiest way to resolve this is by asking. More than likely, the birthday boy or girl will be excited about having a themed party and may even have ideas about other things as well.


• Plan ahead. It is of the utmost importance that the cake is not made at the last minute. Making the birthday cake is a big deal. If time is not given to work at a normal pace then there is no time allotted for mistakes. More than likely, smooth sailing will not be in the cards. Have you ever met anyone who was able to wait until the very last minute to prepare a big celebration and everything went according to plan? Me neither. If you have set your party for a Saturday, it is a good idea to make the cake on a Friday. This way, if something goes wrong while making the most amazing birthday cake ever, then one is able to start again and will not be pressed for time.


• Be aware of all the resources available. Gone are the days of 2D cakes. Say hello to fondant, 3D cakes that will make the guests say, "WOW.” The cake decorating sections at craft stores are constantly growing. Head to a craft store versus a grocery store because it will have a greater chance of having everything one will need to bake a cake in one section. From cake pans, to cake boards, food coloring, sprinkles, pastry bags and icing tips, and most importantly books specifically directed towards cake decorating. It will not matter if this is the first cake or the hundredth that is being made; there will be tools and tips available for anyone and something can be learned by people of all skill levels.

With following these steps, anyone is certain to receive numerous compliments and inquiries as to how the cake was prepared. The birthday guest of honor will beg for another amazing cake next year and praise will make the cake decorator feel great. Now what are you waiting for? Get to baking!