10 Super-Easy Cake Decorating Ideas
From donuts to doodles, we've got some pretty sweet cake decorating ideas.

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You don't have to be a pastry chef to create cute birthday cakes. These 10 ideas are easy and will thrill your kids.
Watercolour cake
Your cake is a blank canvas. Tap into your inner artist and turn your icing into a work of art. Get the instructions: Watercolour cake

Simplified ombré cake
We’re taking the ombré trend to a whole new level with this two-tone cake. It’s double the colour and double the fun. Get the instructions: Simplified ombré cake

Heart-shaped cake
Show them how you really feel with this lovely cake. Get the instructions: Heart-shaped cake

Petal cake
This petal cake delivers some serious wow factor! Your guests won’t believe you did it all with a spoon. Get the instructions: Petal cake

Number cake
Guess who’s one? Celebrate this big milestone with a homemade cake decorated with her favourite treats. Get the instructions: First birthday cake

Chevron cake
This graphic look is a simple way to jazz up a cake. Not to mention the kids will love eating the Twizzlers—two treats in one. Get the instructions: Chevron cake

Glitter cake
All that glitters is not gold. Sometimes it’s delicious cake. Get the instructions: How to make a glitter cake

Donut-shaped cake
A cake pretending to be a donut? That’s two desserts in one! Get the instructions: Donut cake

Squiggle cake
Squiggle lines are the new straight lines. You don’t need a steady hand to make this cake. Impress your guests with this simple masterpiece. Get the instructions: Squiggle cake

Fruit Loops cake
Cereal and cake? It’s a match made in dessert heaven. Your kids will love the addition of their favourite colourful cereal on yummy cake. Get the instructions: Fruit Loops cake

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