I am SO excited about today’s post. I had a LOT of fun (and a few helpers) when I went looking for summertime desserts and summertime cake ideas. My kids all voted for the following links and tutorials as their favorites!
First, from Make and Takes, a delish Watermelon “Pie” recipe. Simple to make but oh-so-much fun!:
And sticking with a watermelon theme for just a minute, check out these adorable (and yummy looking) watermelon cupcakes, from Bakingdom: She used black sugar pearls as the seeds but they aren’t readily available so I would use mini chocolate chips!
From Family Fun, you HAVE to see this Towering Sandcastle Cake recipe! I think this one was voted TOP recipe by all THREE of my kids. (Probably because we live in the desert, and playing with sand is something they just imagine and dream about). And yes – you can make it! Read through the instructions and you’ll see how EASY it is to make!
For you fondant lovers, I have a sweet, sweet cake recipe from Sweetapolita. Click to read all about the Rainbow Doodle Birthday cake! She takes you through step-by-step instructions on how to make a rainbow cake but I’m sharing these tips to make it *way* easier if you aren’t a master baker (the cake is easy – the buttercream is delicious but a bit of work!). 1) If you don’t want to make a fancy buttercream frosting than use any frosting you are comfortable making or purchase canned frosting; I won’t tell if you won’t. (but…if you’ve never made a real buttercream you may want to try her recipe. It’s fabulous!) 2) You can purchase fondant at most craft stores as well as many bakeres (including supermarket bakeries) are happy to sell you some. Just ask! 3). Edible ink pens are available in the baking section of craft stores.
And finally, from The Two Savvy Sisters, an adorable recipe for a Caterpillar Cupcake… cake. Very simple to put together… but would have a HUGE wow factor with kiddos at a party!
What are YOUR ideas for summertime party desserts and cakes?
Luck says
What a ‘divine’ site! Thank you so much for sharing these fun ideas!
Glennis says
What cute ideas!! Loved my visit to your site!