Party Cakes

Party Cakes

Photos By: Michael Grand
Cakes are the perfect compliment to any party. Before you cut that first slice, check out our slideshow of great cake ideas.
 
This photo: Cake by Cheryl Kleinman; Event design by David Stark of Avi Adler
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No racecar birthday party would be complete without a car-inspired cake. The fun and colorful three-tiered cake was covered with blue and yellow fondant and decorated with birthday candles and a whimsical twisting fondant road with colorful cars. Black-and-white checkered flags topped off the impressive confection.
The single-layer teapot birthday cakes were covered with pink fondant ribbons and sugar flowers.
The four-tiered blue and silver sweet 16 cake was accented with silver dots, stripes, shooting circles and topped with a silver "16."
Mini chocolate-on-chocolate cupcakes were topped with tiny yellow fondant circles and a blue “B” for this blue-themed boy‘s baby shower. A bright yellow scalloped cake stand was used for the display.
It‘s double the fun at this baby shower for two. Side-by-side large cakes topped with arks adorned with pairs of hand-rolled sugar animals were connected by a sugar rainbow and sun.
A vibrant orange hue makes this otherwise formal cake more festive.
The pattern that inspired the theme of this Bat Mitzvah naturally popped up on the cake, too
A princess figurine tops off this quinceanera cake.
What girl wouldn‘t love a birthday cake done in preppy pink and green plaid?
A graphic pattern makes this cake one eye-popping confection.
Tiers of cupcakes can be a stylish stand-in for a layer cake (plus your guests get to choose their favorite flavor!).
The patriotic pattern of this cake would make it perfect for a party near the 4th of July.
A cake shaped like a fuzzy stuffed animal is perfect for a kids‘ birthday party.
Some cakes are so elaborate as to almost be works of art (but you‘ll probably still eat it!). This cake was inspired by the movie The Nightmare Before Christmas.
Along with the tiered cake at this quinceanera, each girl in the quince girl‘s court received her own mini cake.
This fondant-frosted cake was adorned with music notes, a CD, and a jukebox for a dance club-theme Sweet 16 party.
The tiers of this colorful cheesecake are stacked to resemble a pile of presents.
Butterflies and flowers give this cake a sweet style.
Apples add a pop of color to this formal-style cake.
Topsy-turvy "Mad Hatter"-style cakes are a fun choice for birthdays or other parties.
Individual cakes can be a stylish dessert, or can be given to guests as favors to take home.
There‘s no rule that formal party cakes must be iced in white. This one‘s covered in chocolate!
This small-size regal confection is fit for a king (or a birthday boy).
Pink tulle and ballet slippers decorate the cake for a ballerina-theme Bat Mitzvah.
A graphic floral motif is a fresh twist on cakes covered in flowers.
A cake adorned with a guitar is perfect for a music-lover.
Citrus colors and pieces of fruit give this cake a festive, tropical feel.
The first letter of the quince girl‘s first name was created in roses for this quinceanera cake.