Your child is so obsessed with Disney princesses that you find yourself humming the Little Mermaid theme song even when you're alone. So naturally when a birthday arrives, the main request will inevitably include a Disney princess–themed cake. NBD, right?
Okay, so maybe budget allows for a showstopping, professionally done confection. Awesome. Go for it! But for parents who like to DIY their own versions, just take a look at some of our favorite Disney princess cake inspiration.
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Dress to Impress
Don’t think you need to be quite so literal. This *Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs–*themed cake screams princess without actually showing one. The colors of her dress, the bow, and the pretty apples are enough. Don’t be afraid to think outside the (cake) box.
Arabian Nights
If your kiddos are crazy for Aladdin, they’ll love this magic carpet square cake topped with Princess Jasmine and magic lamp. The best part? You’re just responsible for the baking magic of the bottom layer; the doll topper makes your life so much easier.
Belle of the Ball
We can’t get over the clever cake skirt in this *Beauty and the Beast–*themed cake. While the top is all doll and the bottom is tasty cake, this clever method makes it easy to create a princess without shaping her face out of fondant. You can apply the same method to different princesses.
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Easy Add-Ons
Use a standard sheet cake frosted to create a fairytale garden and then add in figurines like a castle and a few Disney princesses. You’ll be surprised how far a little green frosting and sugar flowers can get you.
Lovely Layers
If your little one can’t bring herself to choose just one Disney princess, here’s a clever way to include all of her favorites. Devote a layer to each princess. Adjusting the frosting colors accordingly helps sets the specific mood.
Color Wonder
Isn’t it amazing how certain colors call to mind our favorite Disney princesses? Without even seeing a picture or figurine, the combination of light purple, turquoise, and gold immediately makes you think of Princess Jasmine from Aladdin. So don’t forget the colors you choose are just as important as any symbols.
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Sew Cute
The quilted base of this cake, accented with mini pearls, just screams royalty. This Sofia the First princess cake uses simple-cut fondant shapes and specific colors to say princess while also showing the character.
Disney Details
Butterflies, whimsical flower shapes, and even the Disney font makes this princess cake a standout. Plus, the multiple layers means it can feed a ton of birthday party guests.
A Royal Touch
If you’re feeling confident with fondant, might we suggest this adorable design with the faces of your little one’s favorite Disney princesses? The lettering and ruffles on the bottom are sweet details too.
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Magic Kingdom
Take the focus off of building the princesses with your cake or frosting and stick to simpler fare like vines, letters, and flowers instead. For the more complicated shapes, use a plastic castle and princess figurines.
Darling Details
Mermaid scales in shades of blue and fancy dress ruffles are just some of the symbolic ways to represent her favorite princess character in cake form. Other details from the movies help too. How sweet are these Little Mermaid and Beauty and the Beast cakes for twin girls?
Snow Getter
Frozen offers up a perfect cake theme; the white icing details like icicles, snow banks, and snowmen are easier to execute (plus you don’t need to worry about getting the color right). Adding on a few of the main characters completes the look.
