Putting together a themed birthday party is a ton of work. Usually, the cake about kills me, but not this time. This Disney Frozen cake was probably the simplest part of the whole party! You won't believe how easy it is to make this gorgeous cake!
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Easiest Ever Disney Frozen Cake
While preparing for our Frozen party, I scoured the web for ideas and came across some gorgeous cakes. Most were topped with figurines (which we don't have) and blue rock candy (which I know how to make--but I just didn't have the time or energy!). I loved them, but they were too much work for this busy mommy. While cleaning out my cupboards during my Spring DeJunk Challenge, I found my set of nesting snowflake cookie cutters. It was like a light bulb went off in my head, and this idea was born.
Here's what you need:
- 2 Round Cake Pans
- 1 cake mix (or prepare your favorite recipe)
- White and blue frosting
- Pearl Blue Candy Sixlets (for decorating)
- Decorating Tips for frosting
- Blue sprinkles
- Nesting Snowflake Cookie Cutters
Step 1: Prepare cake mix in 2 round pans and bake as directed. Stack (frost in-between layers) and coat evenly with white frosting. (You'll notice that I am not a pro. I'm sure you can probably get the frosting more smooth than I did!
Decorate around the bottom of the cake with blue frosting. (I used a star tip with my cake decorating tools from Pampered Chef. They're so easy to use!)
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Step 2: Carefully lay the snowflake cookie cutters on top of the cake. (Be sure to get them centered!)
Step 3: Generously fill the space between the two cookie cutters with blue sprinkles. Make sure you fill all the way to the edges. It's okay if you go outside the lines. In fact, I think it looks better that way!
Step 4: Carefully lift off the cookie cutters and add more sprinkles as desired.
Step 5: Add sixlets around the bottom and at the points of the snowflake. (Don't add too many sixlets on top. I tried adding more, and it did not look as pretty.) I didn't want to ruin the look by adding lots of candles, so we went with the single candle.
You're done! I'm not sure cake decorating can get much easier! I'm linking you to a few of the tools I used in my project.
Besides a simple sheet cake with frosting on the top, I think this is the easiest birthday cake I've ever made. What's your go-to idea for making simple birthday cakes?
Thanks for stopping by today! While you're here, please check out some of my other ideas! (Image below are linked.)
Jen
What a beautiful cake, and it is so easy! Pinning!
Heidi
Thanks, Jen! If you need a simple cake, this one definitely fits the bill!
Megan
I love how elegant this looks but yet it is so easy to do!! This doesn't just have to be a snowflake either, it would be perfect for Valentine's Day with a heart or St Patrick's Day with a shamrock! The possibilities are endless!
Heidi
You're right, Megan! I didn't even think about that! I think it's time to repurpose some more cookie cutters!
Barb @ A Life in Balance
Love it! I never would have thought of using a smaller snowflake cookie cutter inside the bigger one.
Heidi Fowler
Thanks, Barb. I think I'll be using cookie cutters for decorating more often!
Heather
This is so awesome, wish I had the idea back in December.
Heidi
Thanks, Heather. I always seem to find more great ideas after a party, too!
Jenna @ A Savory Feast
This is so cute! It would be great during the winter, too. Thanks for sharing with Hump Day Happenings.
Heidi
I didn't even think of that, Jenna! This cake may make a reappearance for a December birthday at my house!
Ai Lin
Hi Heidi! I am so glad you posted this cake because I think it is one that I can seriously attempt. Agree with you that most other cakes use figurines, so it's nice to see yours and use your idea! :)
Heidi Fowler
Thanks so much, Ai! I hope you'll try it. I was amazed at how fast the cake went together. It was seriously the easiest part of the whole party!
Heidi Fowler
Thanks so much, Ai! I hope you'll try it. I was amazed at how fast the cake went together. It was seriously the easiest part of the whole party!
Clare
Your cake is beautiful - and would make the perfect centerpiece for any Frozen birthday party. I'm pinning it to my Disney board.
Heidi Fowler
Thanks so much Clare. And thanks for the pin!
krystalskitsch
This cake is beautiful. I love the idea!
Heidi Fowler
Thanks, Krystal. I was really happy with how it turned out, and it was so easy!
Gaye @CalmHealthySexy
Beautiful! Thanks so much for sharing with the Let's Get Real party.
Heidi
Thanks, Gaye! I always love to link at your party.
Marilyn
Your cake is amazing....pinned and stumbled!