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Brilliant DIY Birthday Cake Hacks
Use Airheads To Make Letters(01 of16)
Birthday cake messages don’t always have to be done in icing. For a fun twist, try making them using chewy Airheads candy and a stencil! Get the instructions: DIY Studio (credit:DIY Studio)
Layered Cakes(02 of16)
If you’re making a layered cake, try this simple trick using unscented floss. Quick and easy!Get the instructions: Listotic (credit:Listotic)
No-Bake Cake Pops(03 of16)
No-bake cake pops are always a fun alternative to regular, old birthday cakes. These are awesome because there are a million and one ways to personalize these to suit your kids’ tastes. So what’s the secret to making these no-bake pops? Use Timbits! Get the instructions: Sugar Kissed (credit:Sugar Kissed)
Cookie Cutters For Stencils(04 of16)
Forget numbered candles, this is genius! Use sprinkles and a cookie cutter to create a stencil of the birthday boy or girl’s age on their cake.Get the instructions: This Little Life of Mine (credit:This Little Life of Mine)
Use Stencils For The Frosting(05 of16)
We love this idea because it’s quick and easy. Freeze a cake for 20 minutes before applying a stencil and scraping on frosting. This will give you a clear design with minimal effort. Get the instructions: Refinery 29 (credit:Refinery 29 )
Transform A Store-Bought Cake(06 of16)
Transform a plain store-bought cake into something more kid-friendly using black spray food coloring and blue rock candy. Get the instructions: Simply Cheyenne (credit:Simply Cheyenne)
Make Edible Glitter(07 of16)
Your kids won't believe that can eat this!Get the instructions: Kreatiewe Kos Idees (credit:Kreatiewe Kos Idees)
Make A 'Fruit Cake'(08 of16)
If you’re looking for a healthier alternative to cake, then try this idea to transform a watermelon into a festive treat!Get the instructions: Women Hacks (credit:Women Hacks)
Birthday Pancakes(09 of16)
If your kids love pancakes than this cake is a definite must! These pancakes are topped with icing made from whipped cream and powdered sugar. Sprinkles add the finishing touch. Get the instructions: Seeded at the Table (credit:Seeded at the Table)
Unicorn Frosting(10 of16)
This is a pretty cool trick! Make rainbow frosting, also known as unicorn frosting, by stacking each color on top of one another inside of a disposable piping bag. Then, when you go to frost your cake, it will come out in beautiful swirls of colour. Get the instructions: Amanda Cupcake (credit:Amanda Cupcake)
Make A Name Cake(11 of16)
This is a more advanced cake hack, but it will blow your kid’s mind! Start by making a cake and cutting out the letters with a knife or stencils. Then set up the letters so that they are in line. Once done, make more cake batter and pour it all around and over the letter before baking. Get the instructions: Meko Creations (credit:Meko Creations)
DIY Cake Toppers(12 of16)
Make your own toppers to personalize any cake for your kids.Get the instructions: Visual Heart (credit:Visual Heart)
Use A Ready-Made Cake(13 of16)
Decorate a plain store-bought cake to make it special for your little one. Use fun toppings like little plastic figurines to make it more personalized.Get the instructions: Make It Blissful (credit:Make It Blissful )
Make A No-Bake Ice Cream Cake(14 of16)
You can easily create a homemade ice cream cake using ice cream bars, cool whip, and a chocolate drizzle! Get the instructions: Nothing Really Excites Me (credit:Nothing Really Excites Me)
Create The Illusion Of Frosting(15 of16)
Not good with a pipe of frosting? Don’t sweat it. Create an illusion of frosting by using merengue cookies. Brilliant!Get the instructions: Real Simple (credit:Real Simple)
Make A Moist Cake(16 of16)
This is an excellent tip for any parent planning on baking their own cake. Get the instructions: Pinterest (credit:Pinterest)