Tips: How to Order The Perfect Birthday Cake

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How to Order The Perfect Birthday Cake For Your Child

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  Choosing the size of your cake is important. Follow these guidelines:

  2-layer round 8-inch cake feeds 8 to 12 servings
  1/4 sheet cake serves 16 to 24 servings
  1/2 sheet cake serves 32 to 48 servings
  full sheet cake serves 48 servings
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  Choosing your cake flavor and frosting should be the next thing to do. Most bakery departments offer both the traditional butter cream and lighter whipped cream frostings. Consider a filling such as lemon or raspberry gel, cream cheese, chocolate fudge or fresh fruit like sliced bananas or strawberries.
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  Picking a theme for your cake depends on what is available in pre-designed cakes or your own design. Many children like the toy or cartoon theme decorations. Some stores allow you to brings in your own small toy as a cake topping. Ask your bakery clerk what they have to offer. If you go with your own theme try fun confetti for a festive look.
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  Specify your color choices for the border and other theme designs. Floral is nice for all occasions and think about balloons for boys instead of the typical frosting roses.
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  Most bakeries have a photo cake option. This is when you bring in a photo and the bakery prints it out on edible paper and lays it on the top. You can frame your child's face or download a favorite movie character. For teens, bring in a picture of their favorite band that you can download from the Internet.