The construction theme is a popular and versatile choice for a child's birthday party. Many creative construction birthday cake ideas are available to serve as the centerpiece of the party. The difficulty level of the construction cake ideas range from beginner to experienced cake decorators. Does this Spark an idea?
Construction Sign Cakes
Cut the cake into the shape of construction or traffic signs. Cover the cakes in icing in the color of the sign. Write the words on the sign using icing. You can also roll out fondant and cut the letters of the words from the fondant. You can make as many construction sign cakes as needed to serve the number of guests at the party.
Construction Toy Decorations
Bake a sheet cake and cover it with icing. Purchase small construction equipment toys. Place the clean toys on top of the sheet cake to create a construction scene. The toys can double as a gift to the birthday child.
Cupcakes
Cupcakes are a popular and simple option for a birthday party. They can easily be modified to fit the construction theme by adding a small construction-related toy to the top. Decorate cupcakes with a simple swirl of icing and place the toy which will serve as a favor for the guests.
Dirt Pile Cake
Decorate a sheet cake to resemble a pile of dirt in a construction zone. Dig out a hole in the cake to resemble the hole being dug by the construction equipment. Ice the cake to resemble the landscape. Use crumbled chocolate cake or crushed chocolate cookies to resemble the dirt. Place the "dirt" in the hole and on top of the dirt pile. Place a toy back hoe or other construction equipment on the cake.
3D Construction Equipment Cake
A 3D-carved cake that resembles your child's favorite construction equipment will make a great centerpiece for the birthday party. Stack sheet cakes with icing between the layers to make the cake high enough for the construction equipment. Use a picture of the construction equipment to guide you in carving the cake. Carefully use a serrated knife to carve the general shape of the construction equipment. Ice the cake. Add accents with icing or fondant to finish off the cake.
Cake in a Dump Truck
Use a clean toy dump truck for this construction cake idea. Bake a chocolate cake and cut it into pieces. Make a large box of chocolate pudding. Mix the cake pieces and the pudding. Spoon the mixture into the back of the dump truck so it looks like a load of dirt. Add crushed chocolate cookies to the top to look like dirt. Add a few gummy worms if desired.
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