Baby Shower Block Cakes
From LoveToKnow Baby
Baby shower block cakes are great for any shower. We've found some great cake ideas that are sure to work for your next shower. Whether you are planning a baby shower, or you are going to be the guest of honor, LoveToKnowBaby is here to help!
Choosing a Theme
Choosing a baby shower theme involves coordinating the decorations with the cake. Baby shower block cakes are the perfect choice for boy, girl, or neutral gender themes. You can incorporate the colors you've chosen for the shower by adding them to the icing, trim, plates, cups, tablecloth, or centerpieces.
Where to Buy
Most bakeries have a variety of cake styles to choose from. Many of them may feature block cakes as an option. To buy a cake:
- Ask to see a catalog of the various cakes that are available.
- Be sure you give the bakery plenty of time to bake and to decorate the cake you need. *Consider how many guests will be attending the baby shower in order to determine the size cake you will need.
- If you don't see the cake you want, ask the baker if you can bring in a photograph of a cake design for her to copy.
Alternatives
Just because you can't find a block cake to make or purchase doesn't mean you have to give up the idea. Why not use alphabet blocks as cake toppers instead? You can purchase porcelain blocks, wooden blocks, and even silver blocks. Any of these choices will make a quaint and elegant cake decoration.
Baby Block Cake Recipes and Ideas
Have you thought about creating your own baby shower block cake? You can either make one large block, or you can make three or four smaller cakes. Use a square pan to bake the cakes. Many people suggest cooling the cake, then placing it in the freezer, so that it remains firm for decorating.
After the cake is frozen, you may need to cut it so that it is perfectly square, depending upon the pan that you use. You can decorate the cake to look like one large block. If you made several smaller cakes, follow the same process, and decorate them accordingly. You can always add extra details around the base of the cake, such as small toys, smaller blocks, etc.
More Ideas and Instructions
Finally, check out the following links to directions for making block cakes:
- Family Fun: This building block cake is adorable and easy to make!
- Lil Baby Cakes: This cake uses four blocks, each decorated in a unique manner.
- Recipe Zaar: This cake is based around two pound cakes that you can make or purchase.
- Martha Stewart: You can't go wrong with a Martha Stewart designed cake.
- Easy Birthday Cake: This cake is adorable and a little different from the traditional baby block cakes!
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