Creating novelty birthday cakes is something anyone can do – particular if they use some of the simple decoration techniques outlined in this article. It doesn’t require fancy equipment, just some basic tools that most home bakers will have.

What is required more than anything is a little imagination and creative thinking to come up with something special for the guest of honour. Preparing a special birthday cake is very endearing due to the time and effort taken in this preparation.

So here is a list of some simple decorative techniques to try next time your creating novelty birthday cakes.

Doily or Doilies

Lace paper doilies provide a perfect decoration for birthday cakes. Simply place the doily on top of the cake and sift icing sugar evenly and thickly over the doily. Then carefully remove it to reveal a beautifully decorated cake.

Cake stencils

These can be purchased or simply make your own from thick paper or thin cardboard. Carefully cut the stencil design, place it on the cake and sift icing sugar over the top. Carefully remove.

Stencil templates can also be found online so try searching to find what is required.

Chocolate decorations

To make some simple chocolate decorations, trace the designs or shapes for the cake onto baking paper. Using a small spatula or flat knife, fill in the outline with some melted, unsweetened chocolate (cooking chocolate or dark chocolate are best). Stay within the traced shape and keep the spread of chocolate even - just like colouring in. Once hardened, the chocolate decorations can be lifted from the paper using a wide spatula. Take care doing this as chocolate can break easily. Place the decorations on top of the cake and the sides too for extra effect.

Candy and Lollies

There are so many types of lollies and candy to choose from and they truly are a cake decorators best friend. Before buying the candy and to get the best result, think about what you would like the cake to look like including any special designs.. It is easy to add a different shape or dimension to lollies by cutting them, so try this too.

Fill the sides of the cake with candy and lollies, even if they aren’t being used on the top. They can provide extra colour and appeal to any birthday cake.

Frosted fruit, flowers and leaves

To frost fruit and flowers, simply whisk some egg white lightly and then using a paint brush, lightly coat the item all over. Drain off any excess then dip the item in caster sugar. Dry on a piece of greaseproof paper.

Grapes and berries are great fruit for frosting. Small flowers like violets and rose petals are also ideal. Also, a lovely addition to a decorated cake is leaves from mint. Experiment with different items here.

So there are four simple ways to decorate novelty birthday cakes. Even if you are a novice you can make a great cake with these ideas and your work will be greatly admired.

 

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