31 Easy Cake Decorating Ideas - Cake Decorating Tips And Tricks - Delish

There’s really nothing better than a gorgeous cake for celebrating everything from birthdays to graduations, big holidays to minor weekday wins. What’s not so great? If you’re not a master baker, the idea of frosting and decorating a cake can be overwhelming. Luckily, we’ve got lots of ideas for you—everything from super simple options (really, they’re so easy kids can help out!) to more involved endeavors. Check out our 31 cake decorating ideas for inspiration—ALL are impressive enough to make anyone feel extra special.

If you’re new to cake decorating, let us recommend some tips of the trade. As any chef knows, it’s ALL about having the right kitchen tools, and when it comes to cake decorating, there are a few that will set you up for success. The ultimate is an offset spatula. You can use it to get your cakes out of the pans, swoop frosting over the layers, get the perfect ganache drips, and even delineate lines for slicing. If you can’t get the hang of frosting an entire cake, try another trick of the trade: covering your cake in so much deliciousness no one will even notice the frosting. Sprinkles (like in our funfetti cake or donut cake) are the OG, but we’re also partial to freeze-dried strawberries, like in our strawberry crunch cake; toasted coconut flakes, like in our pineapple coconut cake; fruit, like atop our sangria cake or strawberry cheesecake; or even candy, like in our peanut butter cake or number cake (cakes are the BEST excuse to raid the holiday candy aisle).

When it comes to frosting a cake, our greatest advice is stick with it. We promise, even for experienced bakers, there’s a point in assembling and frosting every cake where it’s very tempting to throw in the towel and give up. Keep at it, and it will come together, trust us. If it still seems like too much, we’ve got you: try our naked cake-style of frosting, or go super simple with a dusting of powdered sugar, like in our olive oil cake, or nothing at all, like in our almond cake. We pair it with nothing but a few fresh strawberries and some whipped cream, and trust us—no one has ever not been blown away by its simplicity.

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