5 Birthday Cakes Inspired by Candyland

We all remember the Candyland board came, right? Well, what if it came to life in a birthday cake? Had I witnessed this as a child, my head just may have exploded.

No, these aren't sophisticated-looking (or necessarily -tasting) cakes. But they look like loads of fun and are a perfect way to incorporate a lot of candy into a cake if blatant sweet is your thing!

(Images: Flickr member seriousbri licensed for use under Creative Commons, A Delightful Day via Edible Crafts, Taste of Home, Charm City Cakes, Chica and Jo, )

Categories: Gatherings, Cake, Candy, Entertaining & Gathering, Sweets

Posted by Regina Yunghans

Regina is an architect who lives with her husband and son in Lawrence, KS. As a LEED Accredited Professional and longtime contributor to Apartment Therapy and The Kitchn, her focus is on healthy, sustainable living through design.
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Comments (5)

These look like so much FUN! Filing away for next year's birthday!

Um, I'm 34 years old and I think my head did just explode.

I did this for my daughter when she turned six. I am so not a crafty baker, but she thought I was magic!

I bake most of family/friends Birthday cakes

My nieces always answer to the "which cake/decoration do you want this year" jumping and repeating "the candy & lollypop one!"

here is one: http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_XdOf-Gyjw6k/SYXxecJOO4I/AAAAAAAABSE/LiCMu8JAq8o/s400/100_7859.JPG

this year I made an "8" shaped cake for Sara, Ana's sister, with the xtra surprise that it was velvet red inside :-)

I made one of these as well, and it was so much fun! My daughter loved it.