Although babies tend to be baptized when they are very little and won't remember the event themselves, that doesn't mean that a baptism isn't a huge and memorable occasion for parents, relatives, and friends. During a baptism, a child is dedicated to God, which is why the event is treated with so much respect and reverence. After a child is baptized, many celebrate with a reception afterwards that includes a beautiful baptism cake because what says celebration better than a lovely cake?
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Of course, the cake isn't the most important part of the baptism ritual, but that doesn't mean that it can't be used to make the event feel even more special. There are all kinds of ways that you can decorate a baptism cake to make it part of your child's special day. If you know you will be hosting a reception after a baptism, you want to make sure that you've taken the time to plan and decide what kind of cake you would like to serve. We've gathered some wonderful ideas of baptism cakes for you to consider. Use them for inspiration.
Get creative with layering.
If you know you want a larger cake because of the number of guests that you will be having, get creative with the layering. This cake features both a rectangular cake and a round cake that end up looking lovely together.
Cake toppers are a great way to make a statement.
Intricate cake designs can get pretty expensive and aren't for all budgets. That's OK, you could get a simple cake or even make one yourself and invest in a gorgeous cake topper that you can save and give to your baby when they are no longer a baby.
Religious motifs are perfect for the occasion.
Baptisms are religious ceremonies, which is why using a religious motif on a baptism cake is a great idea. It is a reminder to everyone present that you are there to celebrate your faith and your child's induction into that faith.
Be inspired by your faith.
This cross, rosary, and Bible trifecta make for a lovely way to decorate a baptism cake. They mark the occasion with items that symbolize your connection to your church and faith. They remind everyone of the reason you are all there.
Consider the colors and surrounding decor.
This cake uses pink, white, and gold to create a delicate and elegant cake that looks amazing with the items added on the tablescape. It's so photogenic. This is the kind of cake you want to remember to take tons of pictures of for posterity.
Go for the WOW factor!
You know how sometimes you walk into a church and are just like WOW because it is so beautiful? Why not go for that WOW factor with your cake? This cake feels like a little mini cathedral and the candles on the side are spectacular.
This cake really does look like an actual cathedral.
This gives us so many ideas. You could have a cake designed to look like a cathedral or even the actual church where you have your baby baptized. You could even have it decorated to look like a church or cathedral you've always wanted to visit.
How darling is this baptism cake?
The way the dainty baby is laying on a flower and surrounded by a rosary is beyond darling. You could easily use this idea for a cake and change the colors if pink isn't what you are going for because it will work with just about any colors.
Commemorate the date.
We love the idea of being inspired by wooden blocks to commemorate the day of the baptism. In this example the cake decorator shaped little blocks and wrote the date on them with icing and topped them with an adorable little teddy bear figure.
You could be inspired by your favorite flowers.
Sure, a religious motif is always welcome on a baptism cake, but you could also be inspired by nature. If roses or tulips or daisies bring you joy, then don't shy away from using them as your inspiration. Nature is a beautiful thing, we're sure God would agree.
Keep it sophisticated and simple.
The white on white decorations of this cake give it an air of sophistication with their sheer simplicity. You appreciate the angels popping out of the sides of the cake even more and that simple gold cross on the top is elegant perfection.
Choose a favorite Bible verse.
Have a simple cake decorated with a favorite Bible verse or go all out and design a cake that looks like a Bible and has the verse on one of the pages. This version of an open Bible cake is truly beautiful.
What if you swap out cookies for cake?
Cake isn't the only sweet way to celebrate a child's baptism, you could opt for cookies instead. The nice thing about cookies is that you could have them individually wrapped and available for people to grab on their own. That would keep you from having to cut individual slices of cake and could also be more hygienic.
The possibilities are endless when it comes to cookies.
Just in case you haven't been paying attention, cookies have become edible art canvases. The things that some people can make and depict out of cookies are amazing. The possibilities are truly endless. You could have angel, dove, Bible, and cross cookies for people to choose from.
Or you could go for cookies and cake!
This cleverly cute design incorporates both cookies and cake. The clouds, angel, stars and hearts are made out of gingerbread. You could also have more cookies on a platter underneath or to the side.
