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Kids birthday cakes can create wonder and amazement.
It is just plain fun to watch a child's expression when they see a
birthday cake that has been made to look like their favorite
character or theme. A cake that has been made especially for them
with care and creativity. There are several ways you can create
themed kids birthday cakes. Depending on your skill level, some may
be more appealing to you than others. Here are some different ways
you can make terrific looking theme cakes.
The most obvious way is to use a specially shaped
cake pan. There are several specially shaped pans to match most of
the themes that are currently popular. This will enable you to bake
a cake in the exact shape that you need so that all you have to do
is decorate the cake. It is possible though that your child may want
a unique party theme for which there is no specially shaped cake pan
available. In this instance you are going to have to find another
alternative.
One alternative is to create the character
yourself by baking an ordinary sheet cake and drawing the character
or shape that you want on the cake with icing. Then cut away the
cake from the outline of your character. Since you are drawing on
your cake with icing, you are free to wipe it off and start over as
many times as you need to until you are satisfied with your image.
The cut away pieces can also be used to help create your shape or
add dimension to areas of your cake.
Yet another way that you can create fantastic
looking kids birthday cakes is to use cake toppers or edible cake
art images to match your party theme. Cake toppers are usually made
from plastic and can be set on top of your cake. When you are
finished with your cake, they are often times reusable and can be
used on another cake. Edible cake art images are also placed on top
of the cake, but are as the name indicates "edible" so they do not
need to be removed from the cake prior to eating it. Both of these
alternatives can be used with sheet cakes or round cakes and are
probably the easiest alternative. However, they will still give you
that great looking cake that will be sure to bring amazement and
delight to all of the kids at your party.
No matter which method you choose, kids will be
thrilled that you made them a special cake to match their party
theme or favorite character. The excitement of the birthday child
when he or she sees the cake will be worth the extra effort you put
forth in making those themed kids birthday cakes.
About The Author
Cristy Smith is co-creator of a birthday cake decorating website
that is packed full of creative and fantastic looking cakes and
explains how each one was made. Visit
http://www.easy-birthday-cakes.com for lots of great cake
decorating ideas that adults and children will love.
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