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60 Decorative Cake Ideas

Celebrate National Cake Decorating Day with These Uniquely Clever Treats

— October 15, 2015 — Lifestyle
October 15th marks National Cake Decorating Day, the perfect time to test out some DIY cake recipes. Cake decorations have evolved from classic bunny rabbits made of icing to intricate and comic book-inspired wedding cakes. These detailed creations by professional cake artists are truly stunning.

Some cake artist are able to transform various layers of cakes into unicorn replicas, pop culture icons and even historically accurate artworks. Other bakers use clever tricks of the trade to make elegant seashell cakes or girly graffiti desserts. Decorating a cake for a special occasion such as the approaching Halloween holiday is a great way to get into the festive spirit.

Making a DIY recipe might not be for everyone, enjoying a tasty slice is also a great way to spend National Cake Decorating Day too.
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Liqueur-Infused Cupcakes
Liqueur-Infused Cupcakes
These Chocolate Cupcakes are Topped with a Baileys Cream Cheese Frosting
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Seashell-Adorned Cakes
Seashell-Adorned Cakes
This Zesty Layered Lemon Cake is Topped with Edible Buttercream Seashells
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Spiced Latte Cupcakes
Spiced Latte Cupcakes
These Gourmet Cakes are an Edible Version of the Popular Pumpkin Spice Latte
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Witchy Brew Cupcakes
Witchy Brew Cupcakes
These Decorative Halloween Cakes are Inspired by a Magical Cauldron
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Ghoulish Halloween Pancakes
Ghoulish Halloween Pancakes
These Homemade Breakfast Cakes Replicate Spooky Creatures
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Topographic Pirate Cakes
Topographic Pirate Cakes
This 3D Cake Design is an Edible Treasure Map Perfect for Buccaneers
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Golden Confetti Cakes
Golden Confetti Cakes
This Glitzy Champagne Confetti Cake is Decorated with Edible Gold
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Boozy Autumnal Desserts
Boozy Autumnal Desserts
The Buttercreamy Gingerbread Layer Cake has Salted Whiskey Caramel Drizzle
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Decorative Cookie Pops
Decorative Cookie Pops
This Sweet Recipe from Bakerella Provides an Easy Alternative to Cake Pops
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Artisanal Berry Desserts
Artisanal Berry Desserts
Pastry Affair's Strawberry Layer Cake is Elegantly Presented
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Celebratory Candy Cakes
Celebratory Candy Cakes
Squish Candies' Cakes are Made from an Assortment of Sweets
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Gamer Cake Pops
Gamer Cake Pops
This Mario and Luigi Dessert Pops Celebrate the Popular Nintendo Characters
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Candy-Filled Pinata Cakes
Candy-Filled Pinata Cakes
This Pumpkin-Shaped Cake is Filled with Sweet Treats
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White Chocolate Tea Desserts
White Chocolate Tea Desserts
YonestlyYUM's Matcha Green Tea Cake Recipe is Very Light and Airy
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Cinematic Diaper Cakes
Cinematic Diaper Cakes
This Diaper Cake Celebrates the Infamous Actress Audrey Hepburn
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Cinematic Proposal Cakes
Cinematic Proposal Cakes
This Romantic Cake Combined Film and Television Titles
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Gingerbread Cake Recipes
Gingerbread Cake Recipes
This Autumnal Treat Turns a Winter Favorite Into a Dense Dessert
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Terrifying Anatomical Desserts
Terrifying Anatomical Desserts
This Red Velvet Brain Cake Takes Halloween Baking to New Extremes
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Deceptive Secret Recipe Cakes
Deceptive Secret Recipe Cakes
This KFC Cake by Branka Njegich Looks Savory But Tastes Sweet
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Rainbow Cake Recipes
Rainbow Cake Recipes
This Delicately Decorated Almond Cake Celebrates Love with Bold Colors
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Stacked Donut Cakes
Stacked Donut Cakes
This Elegant Cake Design is Filled with Color and Sprinkles
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Casino-Themed Cake Decor
Casino-Themed Cake Decor
These Fondant Dessert Toppers from Etsy's TopCakeDecors Shop Are Edible
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Whimsical Watercolor Cakes
Whimsical Watercolor Cakes
These Technicolor Cake Designs Feature Bright Hues and Gold Accents
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Spooky Tree Cupcakes
Spooky Tree Cupcakes
These Eerie Deserted Tree Halloween Sweets are Ideal for Parties
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Comical Superhero Cakes
Comical Superhero Cakes
This Celebratory Batman Birthday Cake Showcases the Hero Hanging Out
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Cupcake Cookie Pops
Cupcake Cookie Pops
These Technicolor Madeline Cookies are Decorated to Look Like Cake Pops
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Cute Confectionary Characters
Cute Confectionary Characters
These Japanese Rice Cakes are Decorated to Look Like Cartoons
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Time Machine Wedding Cakes
Time Machine Wedding Cakes
This Blue Tardis Cake from Cake Cobana Will Stand the Test of Time
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Witchy Cauldron Cupcakes
Witchy Cauldron Cupcakes
This Halloween Cupcake is Decorated to Look like Bubbly Witch's Brew
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Fashionably Patterned Desserts
Fashionably Patterned Desserts
Sprinkle Bakes' Poppy Seed Cake Pays Homage to Marimekko
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Teddy Cake Pops
Teddy Cake Pops
Bakerella's Bear Cake Pops Kick Off the Launch of the Paddington Movie
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Colorful Cake Decor
Colorful Cake Decor
The DIY Abstract Watercolor Cake From Sugar and Cloth Sets Off Any Celebration
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Easter Cookie Pops
Easter Cookie Pops
Bakerella's Cookie Pop Recipe Turns Oreos into Festive Easter Bunnies
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Gruesome Grinning Cupcakes
Gruesome Grinning Cupcakes
These Spooky Mini Cakes Feature a Realistic Zombie Mouth Edible Design
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Sculptural Cartoon Breads
Sculptural Cartoon Breads
These Adorable Chigiri-Pan Breads Feature Beloved Cartoon Characters
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Prehistoric 3D Desserts
Prehistoric 3D Desserts
This Dinosaur Cake Molds Turns Your Favorite Dinos Into Tyrannical Treats
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Apple Orchard Cakes
Apple Orchard Cakes
This Apple Cake Looks and Tastes Like a Field of Apple Trees
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Famous Painting Cakes
Famous Painting Cakes
Artist Maria A. Aristidou Transforms Desserts into Popular Works of Art
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Awesome Archeological Cakes
Awesome Archeological Cakes
This Indiana Jones Cake From Green Jello has Detailed Decorations
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Boozy Pint Cupcakes
Boozy Pint Cupcakes
This Beer Cupcake is Shaped like Foaming Steins of Ale
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Cross-Dressing Superhero Cakes
Cross-Dressing Superhero Cakes
This Hulk Princess Cake is a Quirky Homemade Fan Tribute
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Extraterrestrial Tree Cupcakes
Extraterrestrial Tree Cupcakes
These Adorable Groot Cupcakes Celebrate the Guardians of the Galaxy
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Gamified Character Cakes
Gamified Character Cakes
This Super Mario Wedding Cake Design Stays True to the Classic Video Game
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Comical Unicorn Cakes
Comical Unicorn Cakes
This Unicorn Cake Design is Incredibly Realistic and Lifelike
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Gory Carcass Cakes
Gory Carcass Cakes
This Hyperrealistic Red Velvet Cake Design Looks Like the Carcass of a Pig
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Deceptive Take-Out Cakes
Deceptive Take-Out Cakes
Jayne McCool's Fast Food Cakes Resemble Takeaway Meals From Brands
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Elegant Japanese Desserts
Elegant Japanese Desserts
These Decorated Cupcake Treats Boasts Traditional Art Motifs
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Ghostly Cake Pop Recipes
Ghostly Cake Pop Recipes
These Spooky Cake Pop Designs are Perfect for Celebrating Halloween
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Grumpy Cat Cakes
Grumpy Cat Cakes
YouTuber Rosanna Pansino Turns the Iconic Grumpy Cat into a Cake
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Cinematic Monster Cupcakes
Cinematic Monster Cupcakes
These Monsters Inc. Cakes Recreate Characters from the Film
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Earthy Pistachio Cakes
Earthy Pistachio Cakes
Maja Chocolat's Garden-Inspired Dessert is Infused with Marzipan
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Patriotic Ruffled Cupcakes
Patriotic Ruffled Cupcakes
These Memorial Cakes by Bakerella Wish You a Happy 4th of July
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Amazing Dragon Cakes
Amazing Dragon Cakes
This How to Train Your Dragon Cake is Award-Winning
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Woodland Wedding Decor
Woodland Wedding Decor
This Modern Wedding Blends Terrarium Table Settings with Bohemian Attire
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LEGO-Inspired Wedding Cakes
LEGO-Inspired Wedding Cakes
This Couple Just Received a Custom LEGO-Themed Cake for Their Wedding
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Whimsical Watercolor Cakes
Whimsical Watercolor Cakes
This Girly Graffiti Cake is Decorated with Watercolors and Gold Foil
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Melted Rainbow Cakes
Melted Rainbow Cakes
This Homemade Cake is Decorated to Look Like Melted Crayons
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Celestial Cake Recipes
Celestial Cake Recipes
Sweetapolita's Beautiful Galaxy Cake is Truly an Out of This World Dessert
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DIY Wallpaper Cakes
DIY Wallpaper Cakes
This Unique Recipe Lets You Cover Your Cake in Any Pattern Imaginable
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Hidden Superhero Wedding Cakes
Hidden Superhero Wedding Cakes
This Superhero Wedding Cake is Half Classic and Half Comic Book
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