Turning a birthday cake into a beach paradise is easy.
Whether it's a party at the shore or a land-locked celebration, a beach-theme birthday party is is a great way to have fun and soak up the sun (even if its rainy outside). Getting the perfect beach birthday cake will make the party even more memorable. Does this Spark an idea?
Island
A round cake makes a perfect deserted island, complete with palm trees and wrecked boats. Custom birthday messages can be written in the island's sand for passing airplanes to read. Use small action figures to decorate the cake with stranded travelers.
Beach Scene
A few colors of frosting and some easy decorations turn a sheet cake into a vibrant beach scene. With a little creativity and patience, you can draw sunbathers, swimmers and sea creatures with icing to bring the scene to life.
Shark Fin
Simple but effective, an all blue-frosted cake topped with a gray slice of cake suggests a shark fin poking out of the sea. It make send chills up the spines of party guests, but it will be delicious.
Beach Ball
For party planners lacking the artistic abilities to create a full scene out of frosting, a few colors of icing can turn a round cake into the perfect centerpiece for a beach-theme party: a beach ball. As a bonus, a beach ball's signature stripes make perfect guides for cutting the cake, so guests can pick their favorite color and dig in.
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