Keeping on theme for Andrew’s monster birthday party, we had a monster birthday cake to go with the monster cupcakes. After my not-so-spectacular polka dot birthday cake fail, I decided I would give it another go and make the monster cake myself. I was happy with how this cake turned out and I think it would also work great for a Halloween party.
Monster Birthday Cake
How to Make a Monster Cake
I should have taken more pictures so the cake decorating instructions were easier to understand, but it was late at night and I was busy getting ready for a party 
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The Cake
- I made three 9″ round cakes a couple of days before the party.
- I made my frosting and used the orange gel food coloring to make the frosting a vibrant orange.
- After the cakes had cooled, I leveled off the top of the cake and attached the layers with the frosting. If you ever need to know how to level and frost cakes, Wilton has some good tutorials on their site.
- I covered the outside and top of the cake with a thin layer of frosting.
- I piped the frosting with a tip that I could make the frosting look like fur.
The Eyeballs
- I used the baby cakes cake pop maker to make my cake calls. I read some mixed reviews online about it, but I loved it. It was really easy to use and allowed me to make exactly how many cake balls I wanted.
- Once the cake balls had cooled, I dipped them in orange candy melts.
- Once the orange dried, I used a Wilton candy squeeze bottle to create the white eyeball shape on the cake pop using white candy melts.
- Before the white chocolate setup, I added a chocolate chip to finish off the eyeball.
The Mouth
- To make the teeth, I used a Wilton candy squeeze bottle to make triangle teeth shapes on a piece of wax paper.
- I used some Wilton black frosting to create the mouth.
Final thoughts…
Making a cake is fun. And the kids love it. It makes them feel special that you made something just for them. I am still working on my decorating technique and baking skills, but you only get better with practice. Making a monster cake was a perfect second try at cake decorating because it doesn’t have to look perfect (monsters are ugly, right!?). I was inspired by this cake I found on pinterest and I think it turned out great.
Monster Cake Supplies
- Amazon.com – baby cakes cake pop maker
- Amazon.com – Wilton candy squeeze bottle
- Amazon.com – orange candy melts
- Amazon.com – white candy melts
- Amazon.com – Wilton black frosting
- Amazon.com – frosting supplies
About Camille
holy cow this is so cute, I need to make up a reason for a party just so I can make this, I am totally in love!
Thanks! My kids loved eating the eyeballs. It was a fun addition to the party!
What an adorable birthday cake
Love it!
Whoa! This is crazy cute! I love the fur, but especially love the eyeballs! Soooo clever! –Michelle Paige
That is the cutest cake! Adorable!
I would love to share this on my FB page!
Thanks! It was a lot of fun.
This is such a cute idea and very creative. Hope you will link up at Coffee & Conversation Thursday — http://www.withashotofbrandy.com/posts/coffee-conversation-thursday-3/
Have a wonderful day!
Sooo cute! I was wondering about the cake pops inserted into the cake though. How were you able to anchor them into the cake so they didn’t tip over (and ruin the top of the cake)? Did you use extra long lollipop sticks?
Yes, I used long sticks so it didn’t ruin the top. The sticks went down pretty far in the cake.
I just had to stop by and tell you that this is absolutely adorable!
Love! Super adorable. Now I just need to come up with an event to make this for.
That is so cool and looks very simple! That is going to be my Halloween cake for this year! Awesome! Thanks for sharing!
This cake is so cute. I am hoping to talk my son into wanting a monster cake for his birthday. I featured it on my blog tonight.
Thanks!
We love this! Could we publish this in the “Design Corner” section of our website that we are building out? It functions like a blog, for tips on home/garden/life.
I would be honored
This is soo cute!
Oh my heck this is adorable!!
I’d love to see you link up to my I’m Lovin’ It party some time!!
I’ll see you there
Hi! So happy to see your post and pics of your awesome montser cake! I’m so glad you found the inspiration through Bakerella. I’ve got more pics of the cake table and our original moster party if anyone is looking for more ideas.
Jen Adkins Designs
What an awesome party. I’m so, so impressed!
I can’t stop smiling! This cake is so stinking clever and cute!
That is AWESOME!!!!
This cake is soo adorable! I LOVE it, it just makes me smile
Thanks for sharing!
Katelyn
Your project is so fantastic that I featured it this week at my Hookin Up with HoH Link Party!
Feel free to stop on by and grab a button!
xoxo
Allison @ House of Hepworths
Thank you! I feel honored.
super cute!
This cake is too stinkin’ cute. You gotta link it up to my Party Tutorial contest: http://www.purejoyeventsblog.com/2011/09/party-tutorial-contest-3.html
i love this cake! i am now having a monster themed birthday party for my son’s 2nd birthday this friday!! i am wondering what tip you used for the frosting? and what flavor of cake and frosting you made?
thanks!!
–chrystal
I love it! I am pinning it to my cakes pinterest board here http://pinterest.com/heatheriffic/cake/
I found you on the Someday Crafts link party
What an amazing cake! You are so incredibly creative! You did a great job on the details–they are perfect. I would love to have you share this at Show & Share!
http://southernlovely.blogspot.com/2011/09/show-share-6.html
Well, this is just plain AWESOME!!!
I posted my version of your cake w/ a link to you…check it out if you want. THANKS for the idea…http://sweetology101.blogspot.com/2011/09/monster-cake-and-my-love-of-church.html
How cute! I love it. The fur looks great!
This is so adorable! I’m planning a monster party for my son (ok it’s not til April!) and this will be perfect!
You’ll have to post pictures of the party!
Love love love love love this cake. It is the cutest cake!!! I am going to try & attempt to make this for a Halloween party… we’ll see how it goes. I’m sure it won’t look as amazing as yours!!!
Love this cake! I’d love for you to link up to my Wickedly Creative Halloween Ideas Party!
http://www.itsybitsypaperblog.com
Oh man is this cake (and your monster cupcakes) CUTE! I’d be thrilled if you shared these over at my halloween link party at http://igottacreate.blogspot.com !
This is a great cake! I featured it on Fun Friday Finds today. I hope you can stop by and grab a featured button if you’d like.
http://www.itsybitsypaperblog.com/2011/10/funfridayfinds-halloween-cakes.html
I was wondering what tip you used? I wan to make one for my sons birthday and need to buy the tip but have no idea what number to get!! Thanks
I was wondering if you ever got a reply on the kind of tip. I need to make this for my daughter’s birthday this weekend and have been trying to figure out what tip to use.
It is the grass tip.
awesome cake!! I’ve been making a lot of halloween goodies this month, I’m going to have to try this now!
Yo! That cake is buggin me out it’s so cute! woka, woka, woka…
Ha! That made me laugh. Thanks!
Love this – so adorable!!
Love this cake… too adorable!
This is so adorable! absolutely fabulous…
I linked to your tutorial on my blog – thanks for sharing!
doro K.
Hi there!
I tried to leave you a message, but it said that it didn’t go through. I just wanted to let you know that we’ve featured your monster cake on our site! Here’s the link: http://www.parentmap.com/article/20-birthday-cakes-and-treats-for-kids
We’ll be featuring this story in January and linking back to you.
Happy holidays!
Awesome cake thanks for sharing. I will have to do something similar for my daughter and do it in blue and two huge eyes. She loves cookie monster.
Thank you. That’s a great idea! I love it.
Clever, beautiful and just all around awesome cake!
I am NOT a baker, but am trying my hardest! Which tip number did you use? I’m pretty sure I’ll have to go and buy it since I only have two tips in my arsenal. See? I wasn’t lying when I said I was a beginner!
Can’t wait to go exploring around your blog!
Thanks,
Alicia
Thanks! I used the wilton #233 tip. It is for hair & grass. Thanks for stopping by. Have a great day!
Do you remember which number tip you used for the fur effect?
Oh my gosh, this is toooo fun! SO cute! What a great idea to use cake pops as the eyes! My 4 yr old son would love this! I’d be thrilled if you’d share it at my party if you get a minute:
http://www.oneartsymama.com/2012/09/shine-on-fridays-45-and-giveaway.html
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Outstanding Ideas, Thanks~Donna
This is so cute! I bought my son’s Halloween costume and his costume, along with this cake inspired me to make “monsters” the theme for his first birthday party!! Thanks for the ideas!
Your cake turned out great, no doubt the kids loved it:@)
Wow! My son just informed me he wants a halloween themed birthday….it’s turning into a monster birthday. I was stumped for cake ideas. I’m not at all talented or crafty. But i think i can do this! he’d love it! thanks for sharing. Wonderful ideas/results.
My son and I made this a few months ago for my birthday HE LOVED IT! It was huge and we gave it licorice hair and a mustache! LOVE IT EASY!! I think I found it in a Family Fun Mag.
We featured this on our Mouth Watering Mondays post, come on by to see at http://www.noshingwiththenolands.com Cheers, Tara
I am in LOVE with this monster cake! What a cute idea! I am doing a birthday party round-up on my blog today and have included your cake in the list! Feel free to check it out!
http://twoyellowbirdsdecor.blogspot.com/2012/12/birthday-party-roud-up.html
Jill
Wow! Awesome! Here I show you another monster cake recipe from our blog:
http://cookingabsurder.com/monster-cake/
Ihope you enjoy it!
I am making this for my brothers birthday ! He will love this !