Children’s birthday cakes – homemade can be simple!

Children’s birthday parties are so magical. Some parents may prefer to take the kids’ party to a secluded pizzeria and let someone else do the entertaining, set-up, and clean-up. But there is nothing sweeter than a birthday at home with a personalized homemade cake. The cake can be the most memorable part of the birthday. Throw out all the presents and give the kid a one-of-a-kind personalized birthday cake. Therefore, it is important that the cake is well thought out.

I don’t worry too much about buying the cake. Their run-of-the-mill, ready-to-make cake mix is ​​actually quite tasty. And, as far as I’m concerned, the taste isn’t even as important as the packaging. Characters familiar to the child can be an inspiration. If all else fails, ask the child what he wants and you can’t go wrong with the topic he chooses.

Space issues are really important right now. Monsters vs. Aliens and Planet 51 are two space themes that would make great cakes for kids. Sponge Bob is also a very popular character among many children. Some parents may find him annoying, but you have to admit that he is popular and a lot of fun. For girls, there is nothing better than a Barbie cake. And a Barbie theme is especially fun as a tea party for a house full of miniature princesses. She would have everyone dress in their best fluffy dress and have elbow-length gloves as party favors. A tea set would be amazing to accompany the cake.

Another great idea for a party is a cupcake theme. Cupcakes can be made in a thousand ways. You could even let guests decorate their own cupcake. How cool is that? From sports to video games to your kids’ favorite pastime, cakes can be incredibly fun to imagine, design and create. And as a bonus to get your salivary glands working with their creative juices, I’m going to share one of my family’s favorite and previously secret cake recipes. It’s an Almond Poppyseed Bundt Cake that can also be folded and baked in a 9×13 pan. Even my daughter who doesn’t like cakes begs for this one. Be sure to try it!

Almond and Poppy Seed Bundt Cake

Preheat oven to 325 degrees.

cream together:

2/3 teaspoon vegetable shortening

1 ½ teaspoons sugar

Add:

2 lg. eggs

3 teaspoons almond aroma

2-3 teaspoons poppy seeds

1 packet vanilla pudding (my recipe calls for a small packet, I use a large one)

1 ½ to 1 ¾ tsp. Milk

Mix the dry ingredients and sift

2 ¼ teaspoon flour

½ teaspoon salt

3 teaspoons baking powder

Mix the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients slowly. If it seems too stiff for a pie crust, add a little more milk.

Spray pan with nonstick cooking spray (one packet or 9 x 13 if doubled). Don’t miss the stains or it will stick. To batter in the pan, smooth and bounce the pan, causing the batter to settle. Place on the center rack of the oven and bake for 55 minutes to an hour (a little longer for a 9 x 13). Cool and remove from pan.