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Monster Cake

September 7, 2011 by Camille 66 Comments

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 :).

The Cake

  1. I made three 9″ round cakes a couple of days before the party.
  2. I made my frosting and used the orange gel food coloring to make the frosting a vibrant orange.
  3. 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.
  4. I covered the outside and top of the cake with a thin layer of frosting.
  5. I piped the frosting with a tip that I could make the frosting look like fur.

The Eyeballs

  1. 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.
  2. Once the cake balls had cooled, I dipped them in orange candy melts.
  3. 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.
  4. Before the white chocolate setup, I added a chocolate chip to finish off the eyeball.

The Mouth

  1. To make the teeth, I used a Wilton candy squeeze bottle to make triangle teeth shapes on a piece of wax paper.
  2. 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

 

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About Camille

Whether it's learning to use a new power tool, trying a new recipe, figuring out how to keep plants alive, or trying a new restaurant in a new city, I love new experiences. My family is the light of my life and nothing makes me happier than spending time them. Carpe diem!

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Comments

  1. marissa says

    September 7, 2011 at 5:53 pm

    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!

    Reply
    • Camille says

      September 7, 2011 at 7:27 pm

      Thanks! My kids loved eating the eyeballs. It was a fun addition to the party!

      Reply
  2. Erin says

    September 8, 2011 at 10:09 pm

    What an adorable birthday cake 🙂 Love it!

    Reply
  3. Michelle Paige says

    September 8, 2011 at 10:16 pm

    Whoa! This is crazy cute! I love the fur, but especially love the eyeballs! Soooo clever! –Michelle Paige

    Reply
  4. Kami @ NoBiggie.net says

    September 9, 2011 at 3:41 am

    That is the cutest cake! Adorable!

    I would love to share this on my FB page! 🙂

    Reply
    • Camille says

      September 9, 2011 at 9:06 am

      Thanks! It was a lot of fun. 🙂

      Reply
  5. Brandy says

    September 9, 2011 at 3:51 am

    This is such a cute idea and very creative. Hope you will link up at Coffee & Conversation Thursday —

    Have a wonderful day!

    Reply
  6. Deborah Fitzgerald says

    September 9, 2011 at 11:09 am

    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?

    Reply
    • Camille says

      September 9, 2011 at 7:44 pm

      Yes, I used long sticks so it didn’t ruin the top. The sticks went down pretty far in the cake.

      Reply
  7. Taryn says

    September 9, 2011 at 3:48 pm

    I just had to stop by and tell you that this is absolutely adorable!

    Reply
  8. Megan says

    September 9, 2011 at 7:54 pm

    Love! Super adorable. Now I just need to come up with an event to make this for.

    Reply
  9. Erin says

    September 9, 2011 at 9:03 pm

    That is so cool and looks very simple! That is going to be my Halloween cake for this year! Awesome! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  10. Laura says

    September 9, 2011 at 9:34 pm

    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.

    Reply
    • Camille says

      September 10, 2011 at 6:13 am

      Thanks!

      Reply
  11. Mt Baker Mercantile says

    September 9, 2011 at 10:14 pm

    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.

    Reply
    • Camille says

      September 10, 2011 at 6:13 am

      I would be honored 🙂

      Reply
  12. Coley says

    September 10, 2011 at 3:24 pm

    This is soo cute!

    Reply
  13. TidyMom says

    September 11, 2011 at 1:57 pm

    Oh my heck this is adorable!!

    I’d love to see you link up to my I’m Lovin’ It party some time!!

    Reply
    • Camille says

      September 11, 2011 at 7:28 pm

      I’ll see you there 🙂

      Reply
  14. Jen Adkins says

    September 12, 2011 at 9:44 am

    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

    Reply
    • Camille says

      September 13, 2011 at 5:45 pm

      What an awesome party. I’m so, so impressed!

      Reply
  15. Madigan at madiganmade says

    September 13, 2011 at 2:48 am

    I can’t stop smiling! This cake is so stinking clever and cute!

    Reply
  16. Kaysi @ Keeping It Simple says

    September 13, 2011 at 10:40 am

    That is AWESOME!!!!

    Reply
  17. Katelyn says

    September 13, 2011 at 2:42 pm

    This cake is soo adorable! I LOVE it, it just makes me smile 🙂 Thanks for sharing!

    Katelyn

    Reply
  18. Allison @ House of Hepworths says

    September 14, 2011 at 6:29 pm

    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

    Reply
    • Camille says

      September 17, 2011 at 10:47 am

      Thank you! I feel honored.

      Reply
  19. susan@pocacosa says

    September 15, 2011 at 3:05 pm

    super cute!

    Reply
  20. Christine @ Pure Joy Events says

    September 17, 2011 at 4:25 pm

    This cake is too stinkin’ cute. You gotta link it up to my Party Tutorial contest:

    Reply
  21. chrystal utley says

    September 19, 2011 at 12:45 pm

    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

    Reply
  22. Heather says

    September 21, 2011 at 8:00 pm

    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 🙂

    Reply
  23. Lindsay says

    September 22, 2011 at 5:14 pm

    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

    Reply
  24. bridget {bake at 350} says

    September 22, 2011 at 5:23 pm

    Well, this is just plain AWESOME!!!

    Reply
  25. Trisha says

    September 23, 2011 at 6:51 am

    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

    Reply
    • Camille says

      September 23, 2011 at 7:03 am

      How cute! I love it. The fur looks great!

      Reply
  26. Kristy says

    September 24, 2011 at 12:51 pm

    This is so adorable! I’m planning a monster party for my son (ok it’s not til April!) and this will be perfect!

    Reply
    • Camille says

      September 26, 2011 at 6:23 pm

      You’ll have to post pictures of the party!

      Reply
  27. Nicole Rene says

    September 25, 2011 at 6:18 am

    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!!!

    Reply
    • Camille says

      September 26, 2011 at 6:24 pm

      🙂 Thanks!

      Reply
  28. Lindy@Itsy Bitsy Paper says

    September 26, 2011 at 12:04 pm

    Love this cake! I’d love for you to link up to my Wickedly Creative Halloween Ideas Party!
    http://www.itsybitsypaperblog.com

    Reply
  29. Christina says

    October 3, 2011 at 4:11 pm

    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 !

    Reply
  30. Lindy@Itsy Bitsy Paper says

    October 14, 2011 at 5:03 am

    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

    Reply
  31. kassey says

    October 14, 2011 at 12:52 pm

    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

    Reply
    • Alicia says

      September 17, 2012 at 7:49 am

      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.

      Reply
      • Camille says

        September 22, 2012 at 11:37 am

        It is the grass tip.

        Reply
  32. Casey says

    October 18, 2011 at 6:59 am

    awesome cake!! I’ve been making a lot of halloween goodies this month, I’m going to have to try this now!

    Reply
  33. Gwen says

    October 19, 2011 at 3:42 am

    Yo! That cake is buggin me out it’s so cute! woka, woka, woka…

    Reply
    • Camille says

      October 20, 2011 at 8:39 pm

      Ha! That made me laugh. Thanks!

      Reply
  34. laura~eye candy event details says

    October 21, 2011 at 1:12 pm

    Love this – so adorable!!

    Reply
  35. Emily ~So Domesticated~ says

    October 21, 2011 at 9:56 pm

    Love this cake… too adorable!

    Reply
  36. doro K. says

    October 27, 2011 at 1:37 am

    This is so adorable! absolutely fabulous…

    I linked to your tutorial on my blog – thanks for sharing!

    doro K.

    Reply
  37. Jen says

    December 24, 2011 at 10:37 am

    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!

    Reply
  38. Steve Patterson says

    March 19, 2012 at 3:17 pm

    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.

    Reply
    • Camille says

      March 19, 2012 at 6:53 pm

      Thank you. That’s a great idea! I love it.

      Reply
  39. Alicia says

    April 11, 2012 at 6:17 pm

    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

    Reply
    • Camille says

      April 11, 2012 at 7:57 pm

      Thanks! I used the wilton #233 tip. It is for hair & grass. Thanks for stopping by. Have a great day!

      Reply
  40. Heygirl says

    June 20, 2012 at 5:07 pm

    Do you remember which number tip you used for the fur effect?

    Reply
  41. amy says

    September 15, 2012 at 6:58 am

    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:

    Reply
  42. Donna says

    September 20, 2012 at 1:17 am

    Outstanding Ideas, Thanks~Donna

    Reply
  43. Michelle says

    September 27, 2012 at 3:54 pm

    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!

    Reply
  44. Happier Than A Pig in Mud says

    September 30, 2012 at 1:40 am

    Your cake turned out great, no doubt the kids loved it:@)

    Reply
  45. Blake's Mom says

    October 4, 2012 at 7:38 am

    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. 🙂

    Reply
  46. Kayla says

    October 4, 2012 at 3:37 pm

    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.

    Reply
  47. Tara says

    October 29, 2012 at 7:59 am

    We featured this on our Mouth Watering Mondays post, come on by to see at http://www.noshingwiththenolands.com Cheers, Tara

    Reply
  48. Jill says

    December 3, 2012 at 5:40 am

    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

    Reply
  49. Snitchka says

    January 31, 2013 at 5:59 am

    Wow! Awesome! Here I show you another monster cake recipe from our blog:

    http://cookingabsurder.com/monster-cake/

    Ihope you enjoy it!

    Reply
  50. krystal says

    May 2, 2013 at 8:02 pm

    I am making this for my brothers birthday ! He will love this !

    Reply

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