Best For Adults: Vanilla Buttercream Elmo Cake: Make it a family affair with this vanilla buttercream Elmo cake. I guarantee everyone in your household, including adults, will love it. How to Make a Number Cake Topper from Candy Melts or Almond Bark– RoseBakes.com Sesame Street Baking/Cake Decorating Supplies The photographer did not get pics of the fondant faces that were on the sides of the cake and I didn’t get a chance to take pics. So bummed. However, I had fun making my very first cake decorating cake even though it looks NOTHING like the inspiration picture! It is fine because I already was bitten by the cake decorating bug! Before you frost anything, put the frosting in your bags and then in the fridge for awhile. Then, use your hands to get it to the right temp for application. If the frosting in you bag is too melty or the frosting is running off the side of the cake, toss the frosting bag and cake in the fridge and let it firm up! Helped so much! I could not find the original source of this picture, so if you know who made this, please let me know in the comments. I just loved this design because it has so many colors and characters. I also really liked the nameplate!

This Elmo cake idea shows you how you can accentuate an Elmo-themed cake with party streamers, polka dots, and balloons. These elements, coupled with Elmo, award the cake a festive look that’ll have every guest salivating. 12. Multi-Character Elmo Cake This Elmo cake-cupcake hybrid looks incredible. The bright red shade really makes the cake come alive. The beautiful pipe frosting makes it look almost too good to eat. 18. Hand-sculpted Elmo Cake Topper

If this is one of your first cakes, start the preparations days before the party. That should give you sufficient time to fix any mishaps that may arise. 16. Number Cake I hadn’t used a small offset spatula before. Bought it per Sally’s link above. Game changer when it comes to making sure the frosting is smooth between cake layers and on the outside before piping. Name a better way to serve yummy Elmo treats while simultaneously scratching your “creative itch” than baking this vanilla cake. I’m waiting. You’ve got to love the piped, buttercream Elmo face on the surface. 22. Elmo Sheet Cake Freezing Instructions: Freeze the cake layers for up to 3 months. See How to Freeze Cake for instructions. Bring cake layers to room temperature, then continue with step 6.

Clean & Simple Design by Jessica Harris – You learn how to apply the stripes using a wax paper transfer method. I’ve personally taken her classes and love her classes. As shown above, you can never go wrong with a tower cake adorned with an Elmo icing on the side. If the side decoration doesn’t do it for you, consider having an Elmo figure on top of the cake. 8. Elmo Cake and Cupcakes Made this cake for my son’s 2nd birthday. It looked picture perfect. Such a great addition to his Sesame Street themed party. He loved it, I loved making it! I didn’t have time to do a test run and only started making it the morning before the noon party. I’ve made a few other layer cakes with Sally’s recipes, so I guess that was the bit of practice I needed. Here are my notes: Healthier than a real cake, this Elmo idea is nothing but a pie pan with items arranged to look like Elmo. The items in question are two marshmallow eyes, chocolate chips as pupils, a tangerine as the nose, blueberries, and strawberries. I think it’s a great option for those with diabetes or diet restrictions. 14. Sitting Elmo CakeAnswer: Before beginning the baking process, decide on the number of people attending the party. I made a handy guide to tell you the number of servings regular cake sizes will deliver.

So, you don’t think a whole cake will be necessary for the small party you plan to throw. Then why not go for Elmo cupcakes instead? They’re perfectly portioned, and you can embellish them in multiple ways. Personally, I love a tray of cupcakes over a full cake. Not cutting, no mess (well, a little mess, but you know what I mean). 11. Tiered-Buttercream Cake I love this cute little idea! The side’s ombre effect is a nice touch and a great way to hide any mishaps. Elmo is actually piped on with icing rather than modeled from chocolate or a plastic figure. So, it might test your drawing skills, but the result should be fun either way! Other Sesame Street Characters to Consider If you decorated the cake on a cake turntable, use a couple thin spatulas (and a helper!) to carefully lift the cake off the turntable and onto a cake stand, server, or cake carrier base. I actually like to use a cake carrier to cover and store my cakes in the refrigerator. Add Crumb Coat: Apply a thin layer of red frosting around the sides and on top of the cake. A bench scraper, icing spatula, and cake turntable are helpful. The crumb coat creates a helpful flat “base” of frosting for Elmo’s piped fur decoration. Chill the cake as you make his eyes and nose. Every birthday, you try something new. You make different cakes and use different birthday themes. Chances are, this year’s birthday is no different. And, if you have a toddler or a Sesame Street fan, I think you’re ready to try your hand at one of these Elmo cake ideas.

If you plan on having other desserts besides the main cake, decrease the size of the cakes you bake accordingly. Also, consider getting several disposable take-home boxes you can fill with leftover cake and desserts. You won’t be left with a mountain of extra cake, and your guests will have an extra treat to take with them! Elmo Loves You! The best part about Sesame Street is its wide cast of beloved fuzzy characters – not just Elmo. Besides being tantalizingly adorable, all these characters are also quite hilarious and boast varying traits that make them endearing. You can feature any of these friends alongside Elmo on your cake! Can’t say enough about how much I learned. This cake gave me confidence for future character themed cakes! Something all moms of little ones need. Thanks, Sally!