Thanks to Pinterest, YouTube, Instagram, and the magic of the Internet, planning the perfect baby shower is easy and fun. We can get great ideas for amazing themes, step-by-step instructions on favors, ideas for decorations, and learn how to create photo booths and backdrops that have all the guests snapping pics like paparazzi. We know we can put together an amazing shower a mom-to-be will absolutely love — except when it comes to the baby shower cake.
Who knows if it's because no one really knows the right way to pronounce "'fondant" (fond-ànt?) or because we've all developed baking stage fright after bingeing Nailed It, but the cake is the one part of the baby shower most of us still outsource to professionals.
And while professionally baked baby shower cakes are undoubtedly gorgeous, they're also not necessary. Turns out it's totally possible to DIY a delicious and adorable baby shower cake. We're not talking about a frosting fail that was supposed to be a baby but looks more like Uncle Bert. There's a DIY baby shower cake out there for every possible baby shower theme — and not only are they easy to make, but they also look so good we swear no one will suspect they didn't come from a bakery.
There are a million other things on the to-do list the day of a baby shower when you're hostess. Making the cake at home crosses "Pick up cake" off that list (plus helps save a ton on the party budget) so there's more time to get dressed, decorate and maybe even take a breath before the guests start to arrive.
Check out these easy but impressive DIY baby shower cakes below for inspiration, and get ready for everyone to be shocked when they find out the beautiful cake was made by one of their own.
Butterfly Cake
This DIY butterfly cake is the perfect finishing touch to a spring baby shower. All it takes is a basic round cake pan and a few strategic slices.
Baseball Cake
Got a little slugger on the way? Make the celebration a little sweeter with this easy to make DIY baseball cake.
Teddy Bear Cake
This cute DIY teddy bear cake can have customized frosting to match the colors of the shower, and the technique is easier than it looks! Make one big bear cake, or try a bunch of bitty bear cupcakes.
Polka Dot Cake
Cake balls tinted with food coloring are the secret to making this beautiful DIY polka dot cake baby shower cake that guests will swear came from a professional bakery.
Mustache Cake
A bash to welcome a little gentleman isn't complete without a mustache cake. This DIY version can be made with a basic round cake pan.
Owl Cake
Two round cakes and some careful cutting are all it takes to make a cute DIY owl cake that's perfect for a woodland creature or owl-themed baby shower. Don't be afraid to try colored frosting, too!
Lamb Cake
This DIY lamb cake would be perfect for a little lamb or barnyard themed baby shower. And if a few marshmallows get taste-tested in the decorating process … so be it.
Baby Bump Cake
With all the fuss being made over the baby, why not a cake that honors the mama-to-be? This DIY baby bump cake can be decorated in any color and style. No need for special pans — a round pan and two small ramekins or pie pans will make the shapes perfectly.
Rubber Ducky Cake
Not only is this DIY rubber ducky cake super simple to create, but this recipe is also gluten and dairy-free.
Naked Floral Cake
Super trendy moms-to-be will adore this simple but stylish DIY naked floral cake. The frosting is literally impossible to mess up, and the flowers can be customized to match the color theme of the shower.
Onesie Cake
This impressive DIY onesie cake is much simpler to make than it looks. Just cut triangles off the bottom corners of a rectangular cake, reposition them as sleeves, then frost and decorate.
Doughnut Cake
A DIY doughnut cake is a sweet way to end a brunch baby shower. Pick frosting colors and flavors to match the shower theme, or keep things simple and use paper flags, stars or pinwheels to add some extra wow factor.
Pull-Apart Baby Carriage Cake
This DIY pull apart baby carriage cake is a fun twist on a traditional cake. Plus there's no forks and plates to clean up afterward.
Gift Box Baby Cake
This gift box baby cake may look super intimidating to attempt, but it's actually easy to DIY. The "box" is stacked square cakes, and rice treats help form the baby's bottom. Step-by-step instructions help form those pinchable thighs.
Sandcastle Cake
This DIY Sandcastle cake would be a hit at a nautical, under-the-sea or even mermaid shower.
Sprinkle Cake
Make this awesome DIY rainbow sprinkle cake for a special baby shower celebration. This handy tutorial makes it possible without leaving the kitchen a multicolored disaster.
DIY Rainbow Cake
Making an adorable rainbow cake for a baby shower is totally easier than it looks. A round cake cut in half creates the perfect shape, and colored decorations make it easy to create a professional looking ROYGBIV any kindergarten teacher would be proud of.
DIY Tutu Cake
With some tulle, a staple gun, and this DIY tutu cake stand tutorial, it's easy to turn any cake into a dessert that's perfect for a bash welcoming a little ballerina.
Baby Bottom Cake
Scared of fondant (or hate the taste?) This fun DIY baby bottom cake is covered entirely in delicious buttercream. The mom-to-be (and her cravings) will love it.
Furry Fox Cake
This frosting-covered pal would be the perfect guest to a fox or woodland creature-themed baby shower. These step-by-step instructions make it easy to create in no time.
