DIY cakes are not only fun to make, but are also rewarding projects because you get to indulge afterwards. The blogosphere has shown us some incredible DIY cake recipes, themes and decorations, which are too sweet not to be shared.
The hidden text cake is an adorably genius idea. On the outside, it looks like any other cake, but when you cut it open, every slice will have an edible message inside. If that serves as a sweet surprise, what about a candy-filled pinata cake? This has got to be the ultimate children’s birthday cake DIY, because it’ll bring a child’s dream to life and is surprisingly simple to make. Both brilliantly creative cake designs are by Subtle Revelry and full pictorials and instructions can be found on the Subtle Revelry blog.
50 Delectable Cake Recipes
From to Candy-Filled Pinata Cakes to Edible Hidden Text Confectionary:
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Colorblocked Confectionery Cookbooks
Modern Art Desserts by Caitlin Freeman is Scrumptuously Mod
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DIY Hidden Text Cakes
Victoria Hudgins’ Unique Birthday Cake has a Secret Message Inside
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Fruit-Inspired Red Velvet Desserts
The ‘Watermelon Cake Pops’ are Adorably Delicious
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Fab Film Genre Cakes
These Spaghetti Western Cupcakes are the Perfect Sweet Treats for Film Buffs
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Rainbow Sprinkle Cakes
Steer Clear of Traditional Tortes and Indulge in the Cake Blog DIY Dessert
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Surprise Candy-Filled Cakes
This Adorable Piñata Creation is the Ultimate Childrens Birthday
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Triple Threat Cakes
These Cupcake Cupcakes are Topped and Stuffed with Delicious Doppelgangers
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Versatile Phallic Pan Uses
This How-To Humoursly Teaches How To Reuse a Novelty Cake Pan
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Heavenly Hybrid-Layered Treats
The Ice Cream Sandwich Cake is a Dessert Within a Dessert
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Dual Dessert Confections
This DIY Soft Serve Birthday Cake is a Sugary Overload
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Candy Bar Cakes
The Chocolate Covered Butterfinger Cheesecake is the Perfect Post-Halloween Treat
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Needle-Skewered Craft Cakes
These Nifty Knitting Cupcakes Will Wow and Delight Your Sewing Circle
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Glorious Golden Hive Cakes
These Chocolate Beehive Cupcakes are Creating a Buzz You Can't Refuse
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Avian Cupcakes
The Fat Bird Cake Making Kit for Feathered Friends
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Adhesive Serving Vessels
Dress Up Your Father's Day Dinner with these Duct Tape Treat Crowns
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Cereal-Infused Cakes
Froot Loop Donuts are a Breakfast Dessert Mashup Treat
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Sweetly Sinful Cakes
This Cigarette Adorned Cake is Redefining the Meaning of Smoker's Delight
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Planet Earth Layer Cakes
This Earth Structural Layer Cake Mixes Science and Sweets
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Sprinkle Spotted Desserts
The Cake Batter Chocolate Bark is Deliciously Colorful & Simple to Make
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St. Patricks Dessert Reinterpretations
The Red Velvet Revisited Post Revisits a Classic Treat
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Classic Dessert Combo Cakes
These Milk and Cookie Cupcakes Sport Tiny Biscuits and Bottles
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Canned Meat Cakes
Get Adventurous and Indulge in these Eyebrow-Raising Spam Cupcakes
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Rich Red Velvet Flapjacks
These 'Thats So Yummy' Pancakes Make Breakfast Luxurious
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Spud Concealing Cakes
These Sweet Potato Chocolate Cupcakes are for Gardeners with a Sweet Tooth
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Super-Sized French Pastries
The Macaron Cake Impresses with its Size and Delicate Construction
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Curious Cone-Topped Desserts
The Mint Chocolate Chip Cake Updates the Ice Cream Truck Favorite
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DIY Galactic Warfare Cakes
This Light-Up Star Wars Birthday Creation is a Star Destroyer Cake
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Color-Fading DIY Pastries
These Purple Ombre Mini Cakes are Perfect for Prom and Weddings
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Bite-Sized Pride Cakes
These DIY Rainbow Cubes Are More Than Just Eye-Candy
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DIY Banana Split Cheesecake
These Party Desserts Require No Baking and Will Satisfy a Sweet Tooth
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Runway Fashion Doll Cakes
This Doll-Shaped Cake Replicates Proenza Shouler's Runway Design
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Damaged Meth Dealer Desserts
Breaking Bad Cakes are Gruesomely Sweet Concoctions
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DIY Tree Cakes
Seasonal Baking Ideas For Festive Fun
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Leprechaun Trapping Cakes
This is the Most Elaborate St Patrick's Day Cake You'll Ever See!
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Cakes for Dogs
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Scrumptious Cookie Pancakes
This Minimalist Baker Breakfast Meal Uses the Classic Oreo
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Safari Disguised Desserts
The 'Camo Cupcake Sandwiches' are a Hilarious Sweet Treat
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Salty Stacked Snacks
The Spam Musubi Push-Pops are Delectable
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Creased Cakes
The Sweetapolita Rich & Ruffled Celebration Cake is Poised & Pink
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Deviously Dangerous Desserts
These Shards of Glass Cupcakes Will Make Your Next Party a Scream
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Creamy Cake Flapjacks
These Boston Creme Pie Pancakes are Sinfully Sweet
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Toppling Cherry Garcia Cakes
Confessions of a Cookbook Queen MadeThis Ben and Jerry's Dessert
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Marshmallow Cereal Cheesecakes
The Lucky Charms Cheesecake Recipe is Perfect for St. Patrick's Day
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Sweet Tricolor Cakes
The Sweetapolita Neapolitan Birthday Cake Looks like a Frozen Treat
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Hybrid Marshmallow Campfire Cakes
This Toasted Marshmellow Layer Cake is Positively Delicious
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Enormous Nutty Cupcakes
The Peanut Butter Cup Colossal by Crumbs Serves Six to Eight People
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Sundae-Inspired Birthday Cakes
The Banana Split Ice Cream Cake is as Good as it Sounds
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DIY Egg-Shaped Cakes
Buzzfeed’s Easy-to-Bake Easter Treats Makes Use of Egg Shells
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Marvellously Microwaveable Desserts
This Carrot Cake is Fast and Perfect for Single Servings
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Marshmallow Peanut Butter Sandwiches
This Peep Fluffernutter Combines Cake, Candy and Marshmallows
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