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Level Up Your Kid's Birthday Cake with Toy Cake Toppers (Because Who Likes Fondant Anyway)



So, you've decided (or been lovingly guilt-tripped) into making your child's birthday cake. You start with grand Pinterest-worthy dreams, but reality hits - fondant is hard, icing never smooths out the way it should, and your cake leans a little to the left.

Don't panic. The secret to a show-stopping cake without the stress? Toy cake toppers! With the right toys, you can create a masterpiece that wows, without spending huge amounts of cash or hours wrestling with piping bags.
Bonus - After the party is over, the topper then becomes a new toy for the birthday child or a keepsake. #winning
Here's how to take your cake from "homemade" to "Pinterest-approved" with the perfect toy toppers (all available at Casey's Toys!).

Party Animals (For the Little Wild One)

Animal themed cakes are an easy win. A chocolate icing base and  animal figurines bring the jungle to life, while blue icing transforms your cake into an underwater paradise. Or add a blue jelly pond, a chocolate-fenced farmyard, or green-dyed coconut "grass" for those old school vibes. For an ocean cake, try crushed biscuit "sand" and edible pearls, or gummy fish!
To really bring the party to life, try making cuter than cute micro party hats and decorations for the animals to wear. Go wild with mini cupcake cases, mini pompoms and a glue gun. An easy addition is some birthday paper bunting to further bedazzle the cake. Looks so adorable with the animals in party hats. All you need is two straws for the handles, a line of string in between and colourful paper triangles to hang.

Toppers to Use: Lions, elephants, bears, giraffes, farm animals, sharks, dolphins, penguins, turtles, dinosaurs - whatever fits your child's latest obsession! Our top picks for animals are Schleich, Collecta and Animal World.



Race Track & Construction Cakes (For Kids Who Dream in Vroom Vroom)

If your child loves  cars, trucks, diggers, or anything that goes "vroom", a race track or construction cake is a winner. Ice your cake with a black or grey "road" or go nuts with chocolate frosting. Add some mini cars, diggers, or dump trucks for an instant theme. Crushed Oreos make great dirt, and wafers can double as ramps! Bonus points if you let one of the trucks "spill" a load of sprinkles or lollies.

Toppers to Use: Hot Wheels, diecast cars, mini diggers, trucks, bulldozers - anything that zooms or scoops or screams work zone.


Barbie Dream Cakes (For the Little Doll Lover)

A  Barbie cake is pure magic. If you had a Barbie cake growing up, you know what it means. Stick a Barbie into a dome-shaped cake, and let the cake become her dress! A little icing (or a lot of sprinkles / marshmallows / lollies / macarons / meringues / you get the idea) turns it into a fashion statement.

Dome cake hack - simply bake your cake in a metal mixing bowl (check it's oven safe) and voila, no sculpting required. And don't forget to wrap Barbie's legs in cling film before she plunges into the cake!
Toppers to Use: Barbie, Disney Princess dolls, or any doll your child adores. Best to avoid any fabric dolls clothing here.


TV, Movie & Book Character Cakes (For the Kids Who Live for Their Favorite Characters)

Instead of struggling with edible prints, use actual toys to create a themed cake!
Toppers to Use: Any figurines from your child's fav show or book! Whether it's one figurine or a more is more approach, just place on a cake that roughly matches that world and get ready to take a bow.


Mermaids, Unicorns & Magic (For Kids Who Love Fairytales & Fantasy)

Create a whimsical cake filled with enchantment and sparkle. A pastel icing base sets the scene, while edible glitter, candy pearls, and rainbow sprinkles add extra magic.
Want to go full  fairytale? Mushroom cakes and fairy cakes are perfect for a woodland theme - just add fairy figurines, toadstool decorations, and even tiny fairy doors for extra charm!
Toppers to Use: Mermaids, unicorns, fairies, toadstools, or even a magical castle playset!

Gaming Cakes (For Kids Who Love Pixels & Power-Ups)

Video game themed cakes are a fantastic way to level up a birthday celebration!
  • Super Mario: Bright icing with Mario, Luigi, and Yoshi figurines, plus mini mushrooms and gold coins.
  • Sonic: A blue cake, some candy "gold rings", plus Sonic and Tails toys for a high-speed adventure.
  • Minecraft: A square cake for pixelated terrain, topped with Minecraft figures and hey presto.
  • Fortnite: No need to even contemplate crafting Fortnite's Supply Llama out of fondant. LEGO has done the hard work for you. Just put those little fingers to good use and get your kiddo to build the LEGO set for you. Such a fun and colourful cake topper just needs a simple cake and few accessories to "take the L".
Toppers to Use: Mario, Sonic, Minecraft  and Fortnite characters, or whatever fits your child's favourite game world!


Superhero Cakes (For Kids Who Dream of Saving the Day)

Marvel and DC heroes never go out of style! Whether your child is a Spider-Man superfan or all about Batman, toy cake toppers bring the action.
  • Spider-Man: Red and blue icing or Smarties galore with web designs and a Spidey figurine for the final finishing flourish.
  • Batman: Dark icing, a bat symbol if you dare, and Batman toys.
  • Marvel Avengers: A cake with Iron Man, Captain America, Hulk, and Thor figures is a hero's dream.
Toppers to Use: Any Marvel or DC hero figurines, plus fun decorations like lightning bolts or comic-style "BAM!" signs.


Not Just for Kids!

Toy cake toppers aren't just for children's birthdays - get creative for baby showers, milestone birthdays, graduations, Christmas, Easter and even wedding cakes! A well-placed figurine or themed topper can add a touch of fun and whimsy to any celebration. And don't forget,  plush toys make beautiful cake table decor! A cuddly companion next to your cake can tie the theme together and double as a keepsake.

Final Cake-Topping Tips for Stressed-Out Parents

  • Wash the toys first! No one wants plastic residue in their buttercream.
  • Keep it simple. Kids don't care about flawless fondant; they care about how fun the cake looks and how yummy it tastes!
  • Think playability. After the candles are blown out, the toppers become new toys - double win!
  • Embrace imperfection. Even if your cake leans, the right toy toppers and some strategically placed sprinkles will still make it look awesome.
With the right toys from  Casey's Toys, your DIY cake will look like you hired a professional (without the cost or stress of fondant). Now, take a deep breath, grab your spatula, and have fun creating a cake your kiddo will love! 


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