Planning a party for your little rockstar? Or are dinosaurs, robots or fire engines his thing? Howdini is here with some cake decorating ideas that can make a great birthday even more special in just a few easy-to-follow steps.

Birthday Cake Ideas: Cakes for Boys

Here's a sweet pony cake that your little one will love.  We made the blanket pink for a girl, but you can use any color frosting you like for a boy or a girl.  Professional baker Liv Hansen for the Betty Crocker Kitchens shows how to make it, and we've got some pony party ideas, too.

How to make a pony cake

Here's a sweet pony cake that your little one will love.  We made the blanket pink for a girl, but you can use any color frosting you like for a boy or a girl.  Professional baker Liv Hansen for the Betty Crocker Kitchens shows how to make it, and we've got some pony party ideas, too.  

Whether your little one is into a kung fu panda or just a cuddly one, this adorable panda cake is going to be the star of the party. Professional baker and author Liv Hansen for the Betty Crocker Kitchens shows how to make it. Luckily, you don't need a black belt in baking.

How to make a panda cake

If you're having a train themed party, here's a perfect idea for the birthday cake. This train cake is easy to make and decorate.  Baker and author Liv Hansen for the Betty Crocker Kitchens shows how to get a train party on track with this great train cake.

How to make a train cake

Any little birthday girl would love this magical princess doll cake, complete with a real doll she can play with later.  Baker and author Liv Hansen for Betty Crocker Kitchens shows you how to shape and frost this cake for a birthday your daughter will always remember.

How to make a princess cake

Most little boys, and lots of little girls, go through a dinosaur phase... when everything revolves around T-Rex and his prehistoric pals.  If you're having a dino-party, celebrate with an Edible Rex developed by professional baker and cookbook author Liv Hansen for the Betty Crocker Kitchens.

How to make a dinosaur birthday cake

This adorable purse shaped cake is perfect for a birthday party, a tea party, or anytime you want to serve the girls (big or little) a unique dessert.  Professional baker and author Liv Hansen for the Betty Crocker Kitchens shows you how to make this delicious, and very ladylike, cake.

How to make a purse cake

You'll be a total rock star to your kids when you make this very cool electric guitar cake.  Professional baker and author Liv Hansen for the Betty Crocker Kitchens shows you how to bake your groove thing.

How to make an electric guitar cake

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If you're hosting friends or family this Easter, Howdini has some festive menu and entertaining ideas that are perfect for planning a springtime fete. From cocktails and decorations to appetizers, dinner and dessert, we're here to inspire!

Easter Celebration: 7 Entertaining Ideas

Having a beach party or a summer birthday party?  This flip flops cake is guaranteed to make everybody smile.  And it's quick and easy to make, if you follow the instructions from baker and author Liv Hansen for Betty Crocker Kitchens. 

How to make flip flop cakes

If you think a wedding cake has to be a three-tiered white cake, think again. The latest trends in wedding cakes are all about creative, not traditional, according to Carley Roney, editor-in-chief of The Knot.

How to choose a wedding cake

We know what you're thinkingthis castle cake is spectacular, but I could never make it.  It's actually not that hard, once you watch professional baker Liv Hansen for Betty Crocker Kitchens create it, step by step.

How to make a castle cake

If we had our way, every home would come with a robot to do the chores.  Our second choice: every home would have a robot cake like this very clever one.  Professional baker Liv Hansen for the Betty Crocker kitchens shows you how easy it is to make Mr (or Ms) Roboto.

How to make a robot cake

Roulade cakes are a delicious Christmas treat, but they can seem complicated to make. Fine Cooking expert Shelley Wiseman shows you how to delicately roll a roulade cake using a helpful pre-rollling technique that she developed.

How to roll a roulade cake

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Beans are an incredible source of fiber and iron, and their soft texture is perfect for forming little cake-like patties. Chef and author Catherine McCord shares a recipe for black bean cakes that is sure to please vegetarians and meat lovers alike!

How to make black bean cakes

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Planning a party for your little princess? Or are guitars, pandas or ponies her thing? Howdini is here with some cake decorating ideas that can make a great birthday even more special in just a few easy-to-follow steps.

Jun 13, 2014

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