56 Easy Cake Decorating Ideas

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56 Easy Cake Decorating Ideas2/56 Confetti Birthday Drip Cake 1 Review Total Time 2 hours 5 min Servings 20 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This is a moist and fluffy vanilla drip cake with lots of sprinkles and a whipped vanilla buttercream. It’s almost impossible not to feel happy when you see the fun pop of rainbow confetti! —Courtney Rich, Highland, Utah 3/56 Layered Princess Cake Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour 55 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This magical princess cake will make any party feel special. Whether you’re

having a birthday party, princess party or baby shower, it’s sure to please

having a birthday party, princess party or baby shower, it’s sure to please. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen 4/56 Confetti Birthday Cake with Chocolate Buttercream 3 Reviews Confetti Birthday Cake with Chocolate Buttercream Recipe photo by Courtney Rich Total Time 2 hours 5 min Servings 20 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This is a moist confetti cake with lots of sprinkles and a whipped chocolate buttercream. It’s perfect for birthday celebrations! —Courtney Rich, Highland, Utah. Looking for more ideas? We’ve pulled together some of our best graduation cake ideas for your celebration. 5/56 BB-8 Cake 1 Review

Adding creamy vanilla bean paste into the moist,

Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour 40 min Servings 40 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This BB-8 cake is easy to assemble and decorate. A cake mix gives you a jump-start so you can spend more time arranging the easy cake decorations. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen 6/56 Vanilla Cake 11 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Best Vanilla Cake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: There’s a reason this vanilla cake recipe is the best. Adding creamy vanilla bean paste into the moist,

Try spreading vanilla buttercream frosting on top to finish it off

rich cake batter creates a power-packed vanilla flavor that can’t be bought in stores. Try spreading vanilla buttercream frosting on top to finish it off. —Margaret Knoebel, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 7/56 Malted Chocolate & Stout Layer Cake 9 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved JIM WIELAND FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 1 hour 20 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: If you want a dessert that will take the cake at a St. Patrick’s Day celebration, look no further! The rich chocolate cake is incredibly moist and has a nice malt flavor that’s perfectly complemented by the

Irish cream frosting

Irish cream frosting. —Jennifer Wayland, Morris Plains, New Jersey 8/56 Unicorn Cake 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Unicorn Cake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 25 min Servings 20 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This magical unicorn cake tastes as good as it looks. Baking in smaller pans creates impressive height, and a few simple decorating tricks turn it into a showstopping dessert. —Lauren Knoelke, Des Moines, Iowa Also check out how to use a piping bag the right way. 9/56 Cherry Nut Cake 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Cherry Nut Cake Recipe

Using Ozark-grown cherries and walnuts, she invented one they all liked

photo by Taste of Home Total Time 55 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My grandmother made up this recipe for her children. Using Ozark-grown cherries and walnuts, she invented one they all liked. Granny always used cream from the dairy farm near her home, but the half-and half works well and is easier to find. —Diana Jennings, Lebanon, Missouri 10/56 Homemade Confetti Cake 14 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Homemade Confetti Cake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This

—Becky Miller, Tallahassee, Florida 12/56 Candy Land

is a moist and fluffy vanilla cake with lots of sprinkles and a whipped vanilla buttercream. It’s almost impossible not to feel happy when you see the fun pop of rainbow confetti! —Courtney Rich, Highland, UT 11/56 Butter Pecan Cake 36 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Butter Pecan Cake Recipe photo by Sonia Bozzo for Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings 16 pieces Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Pecans and butter give this cake the same irresistible flavor as the ever-popular butter pecan ice cream flavor. —Becky Miller, Tallahassee, Florida 12/56 Candy Land

The birthday boy, his friends and family members loved it!

Cake 10 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Candy Land Cake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 2 hours 30 min Servings 30-40 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My friend asked me to make her son’s 5th birthday cake, and when I asked her what he wanted on it, she said, “Oh, just put on gobs and gobs of candy.” Instead of piling on candy haphazardly, I thought it should look like the Candy Land board game. The birthday boy, his friends and family members loved it! —Pen Perez, Berkeley, California 13/56 Yummy Chocolate Cake 58 Reviews

My husband and I are trying to eat lighter but still crave sweets

Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 35 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My husband and I are trying to eat lighter but still crave sweets. This moist, healthy chocolate cake really helps with that. With the rich frosting, it makes a decadent treat! —LaDonna Reed, Ponca City, Oklahoma 14/56 Cranberry-Orange Cake with Lemon Glaze 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Cranberry-Orange Cake with Lemon Glaze Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 40 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I used cranberries for decorations in a wedding, then

challenged myself to find a way to use up the surplus

challenged myself to find a way to use up the surplus. This pretty, super moist cake with cranberries in the batter and sometimes, sugared ones on top, was the result! —S. Jade Klope, Paducah, Kentucky 15/56 Red Velvet Pound Cake 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Red Velvet Pound Cake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 40 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This delicious red velvet pound cake is the perfect combination of flavors. Make sure the cake has cooled before icing it; for extra crunch sprinkle some roasted pecans on

top. —Robin Smith, Old Fort, North Carolina 16/56 Black Walnut Cake 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Black Walnut Cake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 20 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My mother’s family members were all excellent cooks who were known for their great hospitality. As a longtime family favorite, this old-fashioned cake was always expected to be on the menu at holiday dinners, special occasions and potlucks. —Elisabeth Garrison, Elmer, New Jersey 17/56 Minted Chocolate Torte 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Minted Chocolate Torte Recipe photo by Taste

Our family has enjoyed this remarkable layered cake for years

of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Our family has enjoyed this remarkable layered cake for years. It’s a favorite for many occasions. —Barbara Humiston, Tampa, Florida 18/56 Pineapple Cake 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Pineapple Cake Recipe photo by Jackie Alpers for Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This delicious cake is one of my own invention. It’s been a huge hit among family and friends and even inspired fierce bidding at a local charity auction! —Greta Kirby, Carthage,

min Servings 14 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

Tennessee 19/56 Red Velvet Cake 34 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Best Red Velvet Cake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 14 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: It’s just not Christmas at our house until this festive cake appears. This is different from other red velvets I’ve had; the icing is as light as snow. For quicker assembly, you can leave the layers untrimmed and simply frost the top and side of the cake with icing. —Kathryn Davison, Charlotte, North Carolina 20/56 Spice Cake 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Mama’s Spice Cake Recipe

Whenever I get a craving for a tasty old-fashioned treat, I make this cake

photo by Sonia Bozzo for Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Whenever I get a craving for a tasty old-fashioned treat, I make this cake. Great cooks in my family have been baking it for generations, and their families have been enjoying the wonderful spice flavor and rich frosting.—Nancy Duty, Jacksonville, Florida 21/56 Chocolate-Cherry Brownie Cake 1 Review Chocolate-Cherry Brownie Cake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 45 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My grandmother taught me

the tricks to making this cake, and I’ve added my own special touches

the tricks to making this cake, and I’ve added my own special touches. The melted chocolate keeps the icing from being too dry and gives it a texture similar to chocolate ice cream. I have more requests for the icing than I do anything else! —Susan Hayes, Massapequa, New York 22/56 Berry Dream Cake 14 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Berry Dream Cake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 15 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I use cherry gelatin to give a boxed cake mix an eye-appealing marbled effect. It’s so festive-looking. Top

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