Two-Hour Party Cakes

Make your next birthday party, anniversary celebration, or festive gathering extra special with a memorable cake decorated at home just for the occasion. Here are 30 great ideas, with colorful photographs and step-by-step instructions that will help beginners and experienced cake decorators conjure something magical that will be the talk of your next event. Make party magic with: *A fairytale castle with marshmallows and ice-cream cones *An iced sponge cake topped with wild animals *A birthday fairy pudding cake *A Christmas Santa fruitcake *A lovebirds cake with a chocolate nest *A football fan cake for your Super Bowl party *And dozens more! There is a cake for almost any occasion. The cake decorating ideas are all designed to take no more than two hours from start to finish. So, if you're hoping to deliver a delicious dessert without spending ages mixing and measuring, or if you are looking for a way to add something new, colorful, and spectacular to your next party, make a cake that's absolutely amazing with this must-have guide!