Baby Shower Cakes

An artistic baby shower cake may be just what the party needs

The cake is one of the most anticipated elements of the baby shower.  It is the first thing many of the guests and the expectant mom will want to see up arrival and it will provide a sweet ending to the party.  There are a number of baby shower cakes that can be suited to any party theme and budget. 

A traditional baby shower cake is a sheet cake with a cute design and a message.  This can be an economical option if there are a lot of guests to feed.  Other baby shower cake ideas include cakes that are shaped like bears or baby blocks.  Layered cakes and cakes with a lot of height are becoming popular for baby showers.  Colorful tilted and asymmetrical layers, which have been trendy for wedding cakes for a few years, have also made their way into baby shower cakes. 

Cupcake bakeries have sprung up all over the country, so it’s no surprise that cupcakes have become a popular alternative to the traditional baby shower cake.  They look especially pretty when placed on a tiered tray or specialty cupcake stand.  They can be iced in nearly any color, and edible frosting decorations or inedible plastic picks can be used to match the theme. 

One of the newest baby shower cakes is the cupcake pull-a-part cake.  This involves several cupcakes grouped together in a shape, such as a teddy bear or butterfly, then iced together to look like a solid cake.  Each guest would then take an individual cupcake.  The pull-a-part cake makes a nice showpiece like a traditional baby shower cake, but is easy to serve like regular cupcakes.  If you go with this baby shower cake idea, make sure you have at least one cupcake for each guest. 

Baby shower cake ideas are limited only by your budget and cake decorating ability.  If you are on a budget, or you are confident in your cake decorating skills, you may wish to bake the cake yourself.  Colorful frostings, sugar and plastic cake decorations and specialty shaped cake pans can be purchased from craft or party stores or on-line retailers.  If you want a standout baby shower cake, but you lack the decorating skills or time to make the cake yourself, then you would probably be better off ordering the cake from your local bakery or grocery store.  With so many baby shower cake possibilities, you are sure to find one that will be a sweet addition to the baby shower.

Here are other baby gift links you may be interested in:

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Baby Shower Centerpieces
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Baby Shower Etiquette
Baby Shower Games
Baby Shower Gifts
Baby Shower Ideas
Baby Shower Planning
Baby Shower Poems
Baby Shower Supplies
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