11 Awesome Animal-themed Cake Ideas

Who doesn’t love a great cake? I mean, sure, there are many people that don’t like cakes, but I think it’s just because they haven’t been given the right cake. I’m sure that there’s a perfect cake for everyone, and that the shape of the cake has as much to do with its enjoyment as its taste. And what better shape for a cake than a person’s favorite animal? Here are 11 awesome animal-themed cake ideas for you and/or your friends!

Cat
I, obviously, love cats. Although there are other animals on the list that I’d much prefer to see in cake form, it’s really difficult to go wrong with a cat cake! And here, you have so much creative freedom. You can make a fluffy cat. You can make a smooth cat. You could make a cake out of your favorite animated cat character. For extra bonus points — make it look like your cat is about to jump out of the cake!

Dog
First of all — you have so many fictional dogs to choose from! There’s Clifford the Big Red Dog. There’s Snoopy. There’s Scooby-Doo. And if all the fictional dogs aren’t enough for you, there’s hundreds of dog breeds that are cute and would make for a great-looking cake. I, personally, would opt for a pug cake, but if I had more than 10 guests I think I’d make a Bulldog.

Bunny
I think that bunnies and rabbits shouldn’t be confined for Easter-related celebrations. I think a good bunny cake can be a cute addition to any birthday party. And while you do have Bugs Bunny and Roger Rabbit, I find that the cakes that look like generic “cute bunnies” are the best.

Hedgehog
First of all — hedgehog cakes make the best birthday cakes because each spike can be a candle! If you’ve got an old grandparent, consider making a hedgehog cake for them. Second of all, hedgehogs are cute. I’m talking about the real hedgehogs, and not the monstrosity that is the Sonic Hedgehog in the latest trailer for that movie.