A Picture Of A Birthday Cake

You can spend a lot of money on a designer cake from a bakery, but the truth is those are often lost on kids. Grocery-store cakes are less expensive but lack creativity. The cake with the biggest 'wow factor' is usually the one you create yourself.

Making your own cake doesn't mean you have to make it from scratch, unless that's your preference. A cake mix, canned or boxed frosting, food coloring and a good idea is really all you need.