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.
60 Decorative Cake Ideas
Celebrate National Cake Decorating Day with These Uniquely Clever Treats:
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Whimsical Watercolor Cakes
This Girly Graffiti Cake is Decorated with Watercolors and Gold Foil
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Woodland Wedding Decor
This Modern Wedding Blends Terrarium Table Settings with Bohemian Attire
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Hidden Superhero Wedding Cakes
This Superhero Wedding Cake is Half Classic and Half Comic Book
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DIY Wallpaper Cakes
This Unique Recipe Lets You Cover Your Cake in Any Pattern Imaginable
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Gruesome Grinning Cupcakes
These Spooky Mini Cakes Feature a Realistic Zombie Mouth Edible Design
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Cross-Dressing Superhero Cakes
This Hulk Princess Cake is a Quirky Homemade Fan Tribute
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Famous Painting Cakes
Artist Maria A. Aristidou Transforms Desserts into Popular Works of Art
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Celestial Cake Recipes
Sweetapolita's Beautiful Galaxy Cake is Truly an Out of This World Dessert
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Melted Rainbow Cakes
This Homemade Cake is Decorated to Look Like Melted Crayons
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Deceptive Take-Out Cakes
Jayne McCool's Fast Food Cakes Resemble Takeaway Meals From Brands
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Comical Superhero Cakes
This Celebratory Batman Birthday Cake Showcases the Hero Hanging Out
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LEGO-Inspired Wedding Cakes
This Couple Just Received a Custom LEGO-Themed Cake for Their Wedding
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Grumpy Cat Cakes
YouTuber Rosanna Pansino Turns the Iconic Grumpy Cat into a Cake
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Colorful Cake Decor
The DIY Abstract Watercolor Cake From Sugar and Cloth Sets Off Any Celebration
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Ghostly Cake Pop Recipes
These Spooky Cake Pop Designs are Perfect for Celebrating Halloween
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Fashionably Patterned Desserts
Sprinkle Bakes' Poppy Seed Cake Pays Homage to Marimekko
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Earthy Pistachio Cakes
Maja Chocolat's Garden-Inspired Dessert is Infused with Marzipan
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Stacked Donut Cakes
This Elegant Cake Design is Filled with Color and Sprinkles
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Sculptural Cartoon Breads
These Adorable Chigiri-Pan Breads Feature Beloved Cartoon Characters
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Gory Carcass Cakes
This Hyperrealistic Red Velvet Cake Design Looks Like the Carcass of a Pig
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Extraterrestrial Tree Cupcakes
These Adorable Groot Cupcakes Celebrate the Guardians of the Galaxy
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Easter Cookie Pops
Bakerella's Cookie Pop Recipe Turns Oreos into Festive Easter Bunnies
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Whimsical Watercolor Cakes
These Technicolor Cake Designs Feature Bright Hues and Gold Accents
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Gingerbread Cake Recipes
This Autumnal Treat Turns a Winter Favorite Into a Dense Dessert
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Elegant Japanese Desserts
These Decorated Cupcake Treats Boasts Traditional Art Motifs
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Awesome Archeological Cakes
This Indiana Jones Cake From Green Jello has Detailed Decorations
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Boozy Pint Cupcakes
This Beer Cupcake is Shaped like Foaming Steins of Ale
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Witchy Cauldron Cupcakes
This Halloween Cupcake is Decorated to Look like Bubbly Witch's Brew
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Comical Unicorn Cakes
This Unicorn Cake Design is Incredibly Realistic and Lifelike
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Gamified Character Cakes
This Super Mario Wedding Cake Design Stays True to the Classic Video Game
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Candy-Filled Pinata Cakes
This Pumpkin-Shaped Cake is Filled with Sweet Treats
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Ghoulish Halloween Pancakes
These Homemade Breakfast Cakes Replicate Spooky Creatures
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Deceptive Secret Recipe Cakes
This KFC Cake by Branka Njegich Looks Savory But Tastes Sweet
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Teddy Cake Pops
Bakerella's Bear Cake Pops Kick Off the Launch of the Paddington Movie
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Gamer Cake Pops
This Mario and Luigi Dessert Pops Celebrate the Popular Nintendo Characters
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Topographic Pirate Cakes
This 3D Cake Design is an Edible Treasure Map Perfect for Buccaneers
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Terrifying Anatomical Desserts
This Red Velvet Brain Cake Takes Halloween Baking to New Extremes
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Cinematic Monster Cupcakes
These Monsters Inc. Cakes Recreate Characters from the Film
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Rainbow Cake Recipes
This Delicately Decorated Almond Cake Celebrates Love with Bold Colors
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Cupcake Cookie Pops
These Technicolor Madeline Cookies are Decorated to Look Like Cake Pops
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Spiced Latte Cupcakes
These Gourmet Cakes are an Edible Version of the Popular Pumpkin Spice Latte
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Amazing Dragon Cakes
This How to Train Your Dragon Cake is Award-Winning
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Apple Orchard Cakes
This Apple Cake Looks and Tastes Like a Field of Apple Trees
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Artisanal Berry Desserts
Pastry Affair's Strawberry Layer Cake is Elegantly Presented
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Decorative Cookie Pops
This Sweet Recipe from Bakerella Provides an Easy Alternative to Cake Pops
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Boozy Autumnal Desserts
The Buttercreamy Gingerbread Layer Cake has Salted Whiskey Caramel Drizzle
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Cute Confectionary Characters
These Japanese Rice Cakes are Decorated to Look Like Cartoons
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Patriotic Ruffled Cupcakes
These Memorial Cakes by Bakerella Wish You a Happy 4th of July
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Spooky Tree Cupcakes
These Eerie Deserted Tree Halloween Sweets are Ideal for Parties
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Time Machine Wedding Cakes
This Blue Tardis Cake from Cake Cobana Will Stand the Test of Time
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Seashell-Adorned Cakes
This Zesty Layered Lemon Cake is Topped with Edible Buttercream Seashells
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Celebratory Candy Cakes
Squish Candies' Cakes are Made from an Assortment of Sweets
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Casino-Themed Cake Decor
These Fondant Dessert Toppers from Etsy's TopCakeDecors Shop Are Edible
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Golden Confetti Cakes
This Glitzy Champagne Confetti Cake is Decorated with Edible Gold
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Witchy Brew Cupcakes
These Decorative Halloween Cakes are Inspired by a Magical Cauldron
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Prehistoric 3D Desserts
This Dinosaur Cake Molds Turns Your Favorite Dinos Into Tyrannical Treats
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Cinematic Proposal Cakes
This Romantic Cake Combined Film and Television Titles
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Liqueur-Infused Cupcakes
These Chocolate Cupcakes are Topped with a Baileys Cream Cheese Frosting
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Cinematic Diaper Cakes
This Diaper Cake Celebrates the Infamous Actress Audrey Hepburn
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White Chocolate Tea Desserts
YonestlyYUM's Matcha Green Tea Cake Recipe is Very Light and Airy
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Crumbl Has a Beetlejuice-Themed Afterlife Cake for the New Movie
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Carvel Celebrates its 90th Birthday with its Original Soft Serve
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Paris Baguette Debuts a New Fall-Inspired Menu
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