Cupcakes
The Sweet Sixteen is a milestone birthday party for both boys and girls. Whether you host an extravagant party or a simple celebration, the cake is the finishing touch to the event. There are many creative options for the Sweet Sixteen cake whether you're making it yourself or ordering it from a bakery. Keep the tastes of the guest of honor in mind when selecting the cake design. Does this Spark an idea?
Tiered Cake
Tiered cakes were once reserved for weddings, but today they are used for nearly any occasion including birthdays. A tiered cake adds height to the dessert making it stand out amidst the other party food. Tiered cakes work well with nearly any decorating scheme. Popular options for the Sweet 16 party include zebra stripes or other animal prints, polka dots, stripes and swirls. A large number 16 cut from fondant makes a fitting cake topper for the tiered cake. Another popular design for tiered Sweet 16 cakes includes gemstones attached to floral wire. The wire is often curved or twisted and stuck into the cake so it fans out around the cake.
Topsy Turvy
A topsy turvy cake is a variation of the traditional tiered cakes. These cakes have the appearance of uneven, tilting layers. They look as if they could topple over due to the uneven layers. These cakes work well for a Sweet 16 party because of the light-hearted, youthful appearance. Like a traditional tiered cake, you can use any decorating style to accent the topsy turvy cake. Many cakes in this style incorporate bright colors.
Carved Cakes
Three-dimensional or carved cakes are another popular option for a Sweet 16 party. The designs are made by stacking several sheet cakes with layers of icing between each cake. The stack of cake is them carved to resemble a specific shape. Use the 16-year-old's hobbies or interests as the inspiration for the cake shape. For example, a child in a band might enjoy a cake shaped like a guitar while someone who enjoys snowboarding would appreciate a cake carved to resemble a half pipe.
Cupcakes
Cupcakes are another popular option for 16th birthday parties. The individual servings make the cupcakes easy to serve so no one has to stand and cut apart a cake for the guests. A swirl of icing in a color that matches the party color scheme adds decoration to the top of the cupcakes. For more decoration, make small paper flags with the number 16 or the child's initials on them. Print the flags and cut them into squares or rectangles. Glue or tape them to a toothpick or cut wooden skewer before sticking them in the top of each cupcake.
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