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gla bags
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Glam bag birthday cakes

You will need 12 strong wooden toothpicks, tips broken off into 1.5cm lengths. Note
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Scrabble birthday cake
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Scrabble birthday cake

Word play Happy Birthday! Write a message to the birthday child, or write all the names of the guests. You could even play a game and the guests can make words from the letters you create!
Ghostly cupcakes
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Ghostly cupcakes

Things that go bump in the night! These spooky cupcakes have meringue ghosts floating over fairy floss. Great for kids Halloween or birthday parties - OOOOooooOOooo!
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The Weekly’s most delicious cakes
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The Weekly’s most delicious cakes

We've done all the hard work for you and tested thousands of cakes to bring you our most delicious recipes. There's a cake for every occasion. Our raspberry and custard tea cake is perfect for afternoon tea. Our rich white chocolate mud cake would make any birthday special. Try our luscious black forest cheesecake to finish any dinner on a sweet note. And if you really want to impress, our chocolate ice-cream celebration cake is an absolute showstopper and you can put it together in under an hour.
Mini Orange Polenta Cakes
Quick and Easy

Mini orange polenta cakes

These yummy bite-sized cakes are gluten-free and freezer-friendly. Make more than one batch and store in the freezer ready to be popped into lunchboxes or even served at your next birthday party.
Lemon cupcakes
Dessert

Lemon cupcakes

Sweet, fluffy and zesty, these iced lemon cupcakes are wonderful made for the family for birthday celebrations. They are also wonderful enjoyed as a treat for morning tea with a mug of coffee.
Snowy cupcakes
Dessert

Snowy cupcakes

Light and fluffy vanilla cupcakes are beautiful when topped with a creamy, white icing. Sprinkle with silver cachous to create a festive dessert perfect for Christmas or birthdays.
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Lazy ladybird
Dessert

Ladybird birthday cake

Made famous in our ever popular Women's Weekly Birthday Cake book, the ladybird birthday cake is surprisingly easy to decorate, and looks marvellous.
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fairy princess birthday cake
Dessert

Fairy princess birthday cake

20cm (8-inch) round cardboard cake board10cm (4-inch) round cardboard cake board30cm (12-inch) round cake board10cm (4-inch) round cutter Use regular hundreds andthousands for a brighter,less pastel, cake. Note
kaleidocakes
Dessert

Kaleidocakes

These colourful cupcakes are perfect for a birthday party and will delight both the kids and adults.
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toffee tumbles
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Toffee tumble cupcakes

These cupcakes are not only sweet and tasty, but are utterly gorgeous too. Make them for your loved ones for a birthday, anniversary or celebration of choice. Divine!
nine birthday candles
Dessert

Nine birthday candles

12-hole (¹/³-cup/80ml)standard muffin pan 11 purple standard muffin paper cases 7cm (2¾-inch) round fluted cutter 3.5cm (1½-inch) round cutter 40cm x 50cm (16-inch x20-inch) rectangular cake board (page 68) You’ll have 1 cup of the cake mixture left over; use to make extra cakes for the party. Use any themed scrapbooking stickers you like. Note
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Feijoa coconut lime cake
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Feijoa coconut lime cake

This recipe is a little beauty. I’ve baked this as a birthday cake countless times and it’s always a winner. The feijoas pair so well with the coconut and lime, making a delightfully zingy and zesty treat.
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Chocolate whisky cake
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Chocolate whisky cake

Whip up this incredibly indulgent chocolate whisky cake recipe next time you need to impress! Decorate with Maltesers and grated chocolate for a delicious finish
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Melie’s kitchen
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Melie’s kitchen

What started off as a fun filled hobby, has seen Amelia Ferrier creating her very own cookbook with the constant cake orders in between to keep her busy!
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Pink flamingo cake
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Pink flamingo cake

Strawberry pink flamingo cake! This cake is perfect for a girls pink themed birthday party, plus the strawberry's add a fresh fruit appeal.
Lollipop balloon cake
Dessert

Lollipop balloon cake

Hold on tight, we're taking flight! This cake decoration is perfect for a Alice in Wonderland themed birthday party, or a infant's nursery rhyme birthday party.
Waffle castle cake
Dessert

Waffle castle cake

Brave knights defend the realm! This waffle cone castle cake is perfect for any birthday knights, and kingdom themed birthday parties.
Hobbit's house cake
Dessert

Hobbit’s house cake

Lord of the Rings-inspired hobbit house birthday cake! Make this birthday cake for any Lord of the Rings enthusiasts, and Hobbit fans of Sam, Frodo, Pippin and Merry.
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Petri dish cake
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Petri dish cake

This science experiment themed birthday cake will make all the kids squirm with delight! Great for kid's birthdays or for Halloween parties!
Star burst cake
Dessert

Star burst cake

The Sun is a great ball of fire! This birthday cake has chocolate covered ice cream cone solar flares, and is perfect for any wannabe astronauts or star gazers.
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Sammy the shark cake
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Sammy the shark cake

Sammy the shark lives under the sea with big sharp lolly teeth, blowing, marshmallow bubbles. Perfect cake for an underwater themed birthday party.
Science experiment cake
Dessert

Science experiment cake

Crazy scientist experiment birthday cake for your little scientists! Fill the cone flasks with lollies so the children get a surprise when they lift the cone flasks!
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Animal planet
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Animal planet

Wow your children with this fun bright animal cake - perfect for birthdays, special events or just some holiday fun.
handbag
Dessert

Handbag cake

One of the most important accessories for any young glamourette is her designer handbag and this stunning cake will be the envy of all the guests. It can be completed a day ahead, and decorated on the big day.
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team fever
Baking

Team fever

Make a cake in shape of a football jersey, ­decorate it with the colours of your child’s favourite team to make him the hero of the day. Note
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two
Snacks

Two

Two is never terrible when it comes to this delightful birthday cake by the Australian Women's Weekly. Buttercream hides a multitude of sins, so don't worry about any little mistakes!
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jungle fever
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Jungle fever

This impressive cake is brought to you by the classic Australian Women's Weekly birthday cake cookbook.
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the yummy yoyo
Baking

The yummy yoyo

Any birthday boy or girl would spin “round the world” after this spectacular bright-coloured cake. Note
balloon bouquet
Dessert

Balloon bouquet

a carnival of cakes to delight your guests ­ you could also personalise each cake with the name of the birthday child Tint each portion of butter cream with each of the colourings. Using a fork as a handle, spread top and side of each cake with a different coloured butter cream. Arrange balloon cakes […]
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Fiery Dragon
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Fiery dragon

In China, dragons traditionally symbolise good luck, which, along with this dragon, is a pretty nice gift to give as a birthday present.
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Caterpillar cake
Dessert

Caterpillar cake

Try this more wholesome take on a birthday cake with these gorgeous caterpillar cupcakes topped with honey cream cheese icing.
Charlotte         the           sheep
Dessert

Charlotte the sheep

You can use ready-made air-popped popcorn instead of making your own; you will need about 8 cups. While this looks cute enough for a baby’s first birthday, it’s best not to use the popcorn ­instead, pipe some of the frosting over the sheep to make its woolly coat. Note
gumball machines
Dessert

Gumball machines

Use Skittles as an alternative to the mini M&M’s. Store the cakes in an airtight container in a cool darkplace. Refrigerating the cakes will cause the colour on the M&M’s to run. Note
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cut cottages
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Cute cottages

Make a cottage for each year of the birthday child’s age and, rather than using fruit sticks for the chimneys, use chunky coloured candles, instead. You’ll have about 1 cup of the cake mixture left over, enough to make another little house. Note
Noughts &Crosses
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Noughts & crosses

You’ll have about 1 1/2 cup of the cake mixture left over; make more noughts and crosses cakes for your guests. This is a very easy birthday cake to make; it is suitable for boys and girls alike. You can make it in any colour you like. Note
PianoPlayer
Dessert

Piano player

It's 9am on a Saturday, and the party crowd's already here. Birthday parties... it's about food, friends and making memories.
LittLePiggy
Dessert

Little piggy

EQUIPMENT Two x deep 20cm (8-inch) round cake pans 5cm (2-inch) round cutter 30cm (12-inch) round cake board To make your own coloured sugar crystals, place white table sugar in a plastic zip top bag with a little colouring. Massage the colouring through the sugar until it’s evenly coloured. This little piggy went to a […]
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six
Dessert

Six

Now we are six! Celebrate this auspicious occasion with this delightful sssssnakey ssssix cake, by the Australian Women's Weekly. The birthday boy or girl will be delighted!
mint pink Pearl Cake
Baking

Mint pink pearl cake

Equipment 30cm (12-inch) round wooden cake board 15cm (6-inch) round wooden cake board Smoothing tools 3cm x 3.5cm (1¼-inch x 1½-inch) scalloped cutter 3 wooden skewers 2 paper piping bags Tape measure Fine artist’s paint brush 2.5cm (1-inch) perspex measure Tweezers Pale minty green and soft dusty pink blend together for a sweet old- fashioned […]