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A baby shower is a way for family and friends to celebrate the expected
arrival of a new baby with the parents-to-be. It is a joyous occasion
and fun for all! But hosting a great baby shower takes some real
planning. A very important part of the planning process is the
cake. Every baby shower needs a cake, but the cake can serve as
more than just a dessert--it can also double as a decoration, even a
centerpiece!
Most baby showers have a theme, and the entire party is based on that
theme. The cake is no exception and should also follow whatever theme
you've chosen. If you're talented and can bake and decorate a
cake (or know someone who can), you may want to have a home-made
cake. Or you can order one from a bakery, making sure you place
your order in plenty of time for the shower.
Once you've decided whether it will be home-made or store-bought, you
will need to decide what type of cake to have. There are many
different varieties of baby shower cakes to choose from. Some of them
are listed below:
· more icing
· different flavors of fruit preserves
· pudding
· custard
· whipped cream
· jams
· peanut butter
· pure chocolate
Not only should you consider what type of cake to have but also how you
might be able to decorate the cake in a way that will make the baby
shower celebration more special. Here are some ideas:
1. Belly Cake. One great idea is to design a baby shower cake and make
it look like a pregnant belly. This can be done by placing a circular
cake in front of a rectangular cake and frosting them together to
resemble that of a pregnant belly.
2. Toy Blocks Cake. Another idea is to design a baby shower cake and
make it look like children's toy blocks (either one large block or 3 to
4 smaller blocks). Toy block cakes can be further enhanced by
surrounding them with candies or little toy cars.
3. An Autograph Cake. This is a great idea where
"Congratulations" is the only word on the cake, leaving room for each
of the guests to "sign" their own name in icing. A picture of the
cake is taken when everyone has signed it, making a great keepsake for
the parents-to-be.
4. A Character Cake. The cake can be made in the form of a character, such as Pooh Bear.
5. A Baby Bib Cake. Another idea similar to the character cake, but the cake looks like a baby bib.
There are so many different things you can do with a baby shower
cake. Here are just a few other suggestions for cake shapes:
There's also a "diaper" cake. But watch out--it's really made of diapers and not edible!
Of course, you can also experiment with creative ideas of your own, or
check out the cake design book at your local grocery store or bakery
for ideas. Remember that the 'goal' is not only to make a yummy
dessert, but also a great centerpiece or decoration that will stand out
in the memories of the parents-to-be. But don't forget, stick to
the baby shower theme!
About the Author
Copyright 2006 by Debbie Pettitt who is webmaster for Baby Showers Made
Simple, bringing you the latest information and resources to assist you
in planning and hosting the most incredible baby shower! http://babyshowersmadesimple.com
Disclaimer: All information on this site is provided for informational purposes only! By no means is any
information presented herein intended to substitute for the advice provided to you by any health care or other professional
or organization.
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