50 Adorable Baby Shower Cake Ideas

Southern Living Hummingbird Sheet Cake — Photo:
Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Stylist: Mary Clayton Carl Jones

A baby shower is all about celebrating the parents-to-be, and what better way to do that than with a fat slice of cake and a cup of baby shower punch? Because between all of the oohs and aahs and passing around of monogrammed onesies, Southerners want some sugar. It's just tradition. In order to be sure every host is set for a lifetime, we've compiled our cutest baby shower cakes, from luscious layers to perfect Bundts. Often a brunch or luncheon, a baby shower just isn't right without something fresh and cheery—it's a happy occasion, and your dessert spread should dress accordingly. We're partial to zingy citrus delights, like our Lemon-Orange Pound Cake or Strawberry-Lemonade Cake, and pretty flower-topped treats, like our Chocolate Bundt Cake or Mini Confetti Cakes. And there's room to customize many of these recipes to fit your baby shower theme or the gender of the little one to come. (Think fresh flowers, fun frosting, and more!) No matter which direction you go, know that your guests will be swinging back by the spread for seconds. Read on for delicious baby shower cake ideas for boys and girls.

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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.

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Strawberry-Lemonade Cake

Between the tender lemony layers, strawberry-lemonade jam filling, and strawberry frosting, this cake is a crowd-pleaser. A drop of pink food coloring in the icing makes this cake almost too pretty to eat.

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Mini Triple-Chocolate Buttermilk Pound Cakes

Make it easy for shower guests to snack and mingle with these mini pound cakes. A little bit of instant espresso makes the chocolate in these little cakes really pop.

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Coconut-Carrot Cake with Coconut Buttercream

This carrot cake with coconut flavor feels festive and fancy, but the sheet cake recipe makes it oh-so easy to frost.

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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? This Bundt agrees. Made with boxed cake and brownie mixes, it saves any host in a time crunch.

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Petite Blueberry Cheesecakes

Let your guests get their own personal cheesecakes—that's one way to guarantee a good time. 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 our classic Hummingbird Cake portable and party-ready. If icing a layer cake terrifies you, look no further.

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Buttermilk-Lime Mini Cakes with Vanilla-Mascarpone Buttercream

Bite-sized elegance is possible with these sweet cakes brushed with a tangy lime syrup to help balance out all that sweetness. These secret to these perfectly shaped cakes? A biscuit cutter.

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Lemon-Orange Pound Cake

A happy celebration like a shower deserves a cake with just as sunny of an attitude. The citrus and bright flavors in our Lemon-Orange Pound Cake certainly fit the bill.

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Fresh Strawberry Cupcakes

No artificial coloring needed here! Fresh Strawberry Cupcakes are soft and airy with the delicate flavor of fresh strawberry. Did we mention perfectly pink, too?

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Hummingbird Cake

This classic cake—our most popular cake recipe ever, in fact—belongs at a Southern baby shower. It's like nostalgia in a bite.

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Fresh Peach Coffee Cake with Pecan Streusel

Because even an early brunch shower needs a cake or two. Sweet, juicy peaches steal the show in this recipe.

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Sea Salt-Caramel Cake

Gingerbread Latte Cake with Vanilla Whipped Cream Frosting — Greg DuPree; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall

Caramel cake is welcome at every Southern party, and this rift on our classic Caramel Cake Recipe is simply irresistible. A flourish of flaky sea salt is the perfect finish.

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Key Lime Pound Cake

Bring the baby shower to the beach—or at least, bring them a slice of the beach. This pound cake captures the flavor of the Florida Keys.

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Strawberry Kuchen

Our version of Kuchen, the German word for cake, has a tender, fluffy crumb topping and is then topped with fresh strawberries and sliced almonds. It'll fit perfectly with a brunch shower spread.

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Orange Cake

Bright with orange flavor and color, Orange Cake is a beloved recipe for a reason. It's just the treat for a springtime shower or a brunch get together.

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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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Mary's Mango Cake

For a summertime baby shower, this fruity cake definitely hits the bright, fresh, and cheery notes. Pieces of fruit like diced mango and golden raisins as well as fresh walnuts make this cake a unique and delicious addition to any spread.

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Heavenly Angel Food Cake

Light and fluffy, this angel food cake makes the perfect blank canvas for tasty accessories like sweet frosting, fresh fruit, and candied toppers. Cut up the finished cake into bite-sized portions to make the easiest petitfours ever!

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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. Use a resealable plastic bag if you don't have piping bags.

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Lemon Cake with Lemon Thyme Frosting

A summer baby shower calls for this bright cake, filled with a vibrant lemon buttercream frosting. An infusion of thyme in the heavy cream adds a delicate final touch.

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Confetti Cake with Vanilla-Sour Cream Frosting

Nothing really screams party like a classic sprinkle cake, and this one delivers. A box of confetti cake mix makes this recipe one of our easiest to assemble, so you can get to celebrating faster than usual.

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Devil's Food Cake with Salted Peanut Butter Frosting and Ganache

For a truly decadent baby shower cake, bake this. While the cake is, as always, delectable, our pièce de resistance is the frosting. The Test Kitchen calls it "out of this world."

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Yellow Cake with Malted Chocolate Buttercream

If you want to serve up a dose of nostalgia at the baby shower, this cake with Malted Buttercream should do the trick. The ratio of yellow cake to Malted Chocolate Buttercream is just right.

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Strawberry Crunch Ice Cream Cake

Serve up cool, sweet slices of this ice cream cake at a late spring baby shower. 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.

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Berry Chantilly Cake

Put this decadent cake on the menu of all the summer showers you're hosting—juicy berries tucked away in soft vanilla cake are then swathed in a rich frosting of mascarpone, heavy cream, and cream cheese.

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Lemon Loaf Cake

Our Lemon Loaf Cake will add a refreshing burst to the baby shower dessert lineup, not to mention its cheerful yellow appearance. 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.

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White Chocolate Raspberry Loaf Cake

This elegant, pretty pound cake pairs well with coffee or tea at a baby shower brunch or as a late-afternoon nibble. If you are traveling with this cake, you will want to wait to add the glaze and fresh berries until you reach your final destination.

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Raspberry Snack Cake with Salted Milk Chocolate Frosting

Snack cakes are homey and just as delicious as the most towering layer cake you could construct. This one pairs milk chocolate and tart raspberries with a buttery, tender vanilla cake.

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Georgia Pecan Mist Cake

Serve this ephemeral soufflé cake with a dollop of whipped cream for a light, sweet ending to the baby shower buffet. It only takes four ingredients to come together, which makes it even sweeter in our eyes.

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Mixed Berry Cheesecake Cupcakes

Tiny cheesecakes make individual servings a breeze, plus, they're easy to decorate for a buzzworthy presentation. You can make these little beauties up to two days in advance, which should satisfy the party planner in you.

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Strawberry Shortcake Cheesecake

Serve the beloved shortcake as a cheesecake for a double dessert thrill—there's a buttery shortbread crust and a round of lady fingers to add the finishing touch. A dollop of whipped cream doesn't hurt either!

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Strawberry Vanilla Cake

Bright pink, swathed in fluffy buttercream, and piled high with fresh, plump strawberries? This cake is sure to dazzle at a spring or summer baby shower.

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Lemon Cupcakes with Raspberry Buttercream

These cute little cupcakes come all dressed up and ready to party with hats of fresh lemon slices and raspberries. Cute, colorful cupcake liners will not be wasted with this display.

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Black Bottom Cupcakes

Also known as tuxedo cupcakes, these little cakes are filled with so much goodness, you don't even have to worry about icing. To ensure that your cupcakes get the perfect swirl of cake batter to cream cheese mixture, make sure that your cream cheese is at room temperature.

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Hummingbird Sheet Cake

We've already proven our love for the traditional Hummingbird Cake, but this sheet cake version might be one of the prettiest desserts we've ever seen. The decoration made with dried pineapple rings, sprigs of mint and white pearl candy sprinkles is much easier to assemble than you might think.

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