Because between all of theoohsandaahsand passing around of monogrammed onesies, Southerners want some sugar.
It’s just tradition.
(Think fresh flowers, fun frosting, and more!)
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Read on for delicious baby shower cake ideas for boys and girls.
Mini Confetti Cakes
You won’t find a baby shower treat cuter than these mini cakes.
To make it super easy, simply cut rounds out of a quick vanilla sheet cake.
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Blueberry-Lemon Cake
Fruity and vibrant, this blueberry-packed cake says summer in each bite.
Fresh blueberries in both the cake and the frosting make this treat full of flavor that guests will appreciate.
A drop of pink food coloring in the icing makes this cake almost too pretty to eat.
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A little bit of instant espresso makes the chocolate in these little cakes really pop.
White Cake with Berry-Swiss Meringue Buttercream
There’s beauty in simplicity.
With the stunning buttercream piping, no one will even dare to guess this cake came from a box.
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Chocolate Bundt Cake
Too busy to turn out a ten-step layer cake?
Made with boxed cake and brownie mixes, it saves any host in a time crunch.
A crisp gourmet cookie crust takes this dessert to a delicious new level.
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Hummingbird Cupcakes with Candied Pineapple Wedges
We’ve made ourclassic Hummingbird Cakeportable and party-ready.
If icing a layer cake terrifies you, look no further.
These secret to these perfectly shaped cakes?
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The citrus and bright flavors in our Lemon-Orange Pound Cake certainly fit the bill.
Fresh Strawberry Cupcakes
No artificial coloring needed here!
Fresh Strawberry Cupcakes are soft and airy with the delicate flavor of fresh strawberry.
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Did we mention perfectly pink, too?
It’s like nostalgia in a bite.
Sweet, juicy peaches steal the show in this recipe.
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A flourish of flaky sea salt is the perfect finish.
This pound cake captures the flavor of the Florida Keys.
It’ll fit perfectly with a brunch shower spread.
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It’s just the treat for a springtime shower or a brunch get together.
Lemon-Vanilla Pound Cake with Lavender Glaze
Take your lemon pound cake to the next level.
A mellow lavender glaze, drizzled on top, complements the vanilla and citrus notes perfectly.
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Cut up the finished cake into bite-sized portions to make the easiest petitfours ever!
Sunflower Cupcakes
Celebrate the sunny occasion with flower cupcakes to match.
They’re easy to build: Pipe a dot of chocolate frosting in the middle and add the petals.
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Use a resealable plastic bag if you don’t have piping bags.
An infusion of thyme in the heavy cream adds a delicate final touch.
While the cake is, as always, delectable, our piece de resistance is the frosting.
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The Test Kitchen calls it “out of this world.”
The ratio of yellow cake to Malted Chocolate Buttercream is just right.
It’ll slide right into a garden party theme.
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Raspberry Ricotta Cake
This cake belongs on the table of a baby shower brunch.
Soft, sweet, light, and fluffy, it toes the line between breakfast and dessert.
Instant lemon pudding mix gives this cake a moist crumb.
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German Chocolate Cake
Some might say this cake is Southern baking at its best.
Whatever your opinions, we can all agree it would make a well-loved baby shower cake.
This one pairs milk chocolate and tart raspberries with a buttery, tender vanilla cake.
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It only takes four ingredients to come together, which makes it even sweeter in our eyes.
A dollop of whipped cream doesn’t hurt either!
This cake is sure to dazzle at a spring or summer baby shower.
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Cute, colorful cupcake liners will not be wasted with this display.
Full of marshmallow fluff and decorated with mini marshmallow flowers, it doesn’t get much cuter than this!
Eclair Cake
Sometimes we like to stretch the limits of what is the definition of a cake.
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Bright citrus compliments the decadent flavor of this olive oil cake.
We think everything tastes better in a Mason jar and these little cakes are no exception.
It’s your favorite side in dessert form.
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Layers of lemon curd and a buttercream icing make this cake especially delicious.
Camellia Cupcakes
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For a real Southern showstopper, look no further.
These cupcakes show off one of the South’s favorite flowers in the most dazzling way.
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