You want to bring even more personality to your party? Then you need to invest in a fake cake in your decor. Beautiful, versatile and functional, one of the great advantages of a fake cake is that it can be rented and can be exposed under high temperatures, without running the risk of melting. Therefore, it is not for less that these cake models have conquered more and more space in children’s parties and outdoor events.
Ideal for harmonizing the candy table and composing different events, the fake cake should match the rest of the decoration of the space and with each detail chosen can be a Christmas cake, children’s party or even wedding. However, in the midst of so many options on the market it is natural to find people with difficulty in choosing the ideal fake cake for your party.
Thinking about it, we prepared this post with several tips and models of fake cake for you to be inspired. Also, for those who love the universe of craftsmanship and love to make pieces in the best “Do It Yourself” (DIY) style, we also prepared a simple tutorial on how to create your own fake cake. Check it out!
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What’s a fake cake?
The fake cake as the name implies is a fake cake. Its structure, instead of being accompanied by fillings and toppings to eat, is composed of artificial materials such as Styrofoam and Eva.
What’s the value of a fake cake?
According to researches made in the market it can be affirmed that the fake cake normally costs 50% less than a real cake, that is, if the kilo of the real cake is of R$ 100,00, the fake cake will cost R$ 50,00. However, depending on the size and the amount of details that the cake has, in some cases the value of the cake may exceed the real cake.
Isopor for fake cake
It’s almost impossible to talk about fake cake without mentioning our beautiful Styrofoam moulds, isn’t it? After all, Styrofoam moulds for cake fake are responsible for giving support and firmness to every work of art created. In the market you can buy Styrofoam cake moulds with different shapes and sizes (with several floors) or simply purchase the cake base and assemble the surface with other materials.
But why invest in a fake cake anyway?
- The durability of a fake cake is much longer than an ordinary cake;
- As the fake cake is light, its transportation can be done without much difficulty;
- The fake cake is perfect for outdoor parties, as its structure can withstand high temperatures;
- Its production can be made several days before the party, thus avoiding possible unforeseen events;
- The versatility of the fake cake makes its structure receive different finishes and sizes, so it can be made according to your imagination;
- The fake cake can be rented, minimizing the cost of the party;
- The purchased fake cake can be resold if it remains in good condition after the party.
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EVA fake cake
More than having an excellent mold of Styrofoam that provides the support of the cake fake is necessary to pay attention to the specific materials that will be responsible for making it as natural as possible and among the various materials that can be used in the manufacture of a cake fake are the American paste, satin, biscuit, lace and EVA.
However, even with this variety of materials the EVA fake cake turns out to be one of the most sought after by those organizing a party, mainly because of its low manufacturing cost when compared to other models of fake cake. As a consequence, besides the traditional birthday parties, the EVA fake cake is now widely used in wedding parties, 15 years, baby teas and countless other celebrations.
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Wedding fake cake
The fake wedding cake has increasingly won the hearts of the passionate bride and groom. And if you are a creative couple and totally out of the standard, you can’t help but invest in this kind of fake cake. The base is black and can be totally personalized, as if it were a blackboard, just by including phrases, extracts from songs and other details that remind the couple’s life.
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Fake cake 15 years
The 15-year-old fake cake can become the great attraction of the debutante table. More traditional models of 15 year-old fake cake can be finished with lace and delicate artificial or natural flowers, as the example below. Now, for the most daring girls who want to surprise their guests, they can choose ingenious 15 year cake models, with totally unusual shapes and sizes.
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June party fake cake
The popcorn fake party cake with fabric flaps perfectly matches the theme of the event. Besides being beautiful and super creative, the junina party fake cake is full of colourful details and elements that are associated with the country. So, if you’re looking for an inspiration for your festa junina fake cake, the example below can help you in this creative process.
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Love rain fake cake
The rain of love fake cake is pure delicacy and depending on the composition of colors can be used for both girls and boys. The rain of love cake is very sought after to compose the decoration of 1 year parties, revelation tea, baby tea and diaper tea.
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Flamingo fake cake
Being able to decorate both children’s and adult parties, the presence of the flamingo fake cake is pure joy and draws attention to where it goes. Whether it’s the cute structure and vibrant colors… one thing is for sure, with the flamingo fake cake you can create a beautiful tropical and colorful party. As a tip, try to position your flamingo party fake cake on a wooden table, because this way the structure of the cake will be more in evidence.
Unicorn fake cake
The unicorn fake cake is super high and although it is usually intended for children’s parties, know that the unicorn fake cake can also be used to decorate an adult party. Super cute and colorful as a rainbow, it turns out to be an incredible option to decorate a pajama party, a bachelor party or a kitchen tea, for example.
Minnie’s fake cake
Over the years, Minnie’s fake cake has become much sought after by children and adults. And besides Minnie’s traditional and classic red party, another option that has been growing is the pink Minnie party. So to set the table there’s nothing like a pink Minnie fake cake, right?
Mickey fake cake
Just like Minnie’s fake cake, Mickey’s fake cake is also very successful wherever it goes. After all, there’s no way you can’t fall in love with that charismatic Disney character. So if you’re planning your kid’s next little party, be sure to invest in a Mickey’s party fake cake.
Chicken fake cake
The chicken fake cake vibrated fever at children’s parties. That’s because, the chicken fake cake model has the ability to print reality in the characters of one of the most loved drawings in Brazil. Whether for its height or vibrant colors, the painted chicken fake cake is the one that most draws attention on the decoration table.
Canine patrol fake cake
Originally called Paw Patrol, the Paw Patrol that children love, quickly became a children’s party theme and if you are looking for a decorative element that conveys most of the characters should bet on a cake fake patrol, because only he will be able to represent in detail all the puppies in the drawing. In the fake cake below all the characters were made with biscuit.
Spider man fake cake
Protagonist of many films, drawings and comics, the spider man is one of the characters most loved by children and adults too. So, if you’re planning a birthday party, the spider-man party fake becomes a great option to complement the event, because besides being beautiful it’s super functional. In the market the sizes and formats can vary, from the simplest models to the most elaborate versions.
Farm fake cake
The farm fake cake basically represents the day to day of the farm. For this reason, the structure of the farm cake comes with many animals such as cows, horses, pigs, chickens, among other animals. Natural elements such as water, sun and plants are also represented in it. Therefore, it is not for nothing that this cake with the passing of time has been falling in the taste of children, because the theme beyond stirs the imagination, awakens the desire of the little ones to be in contanto with the earth.
How to make fake cake
Ideal to harmonize with the candy table, the fake cake has been winning more and more fans wherever it goes. However, for the success of the party to be achieved, the fake cake must be matching with the rest of the decoration of the space, as well as with each detail chosen.
So, if you want to embark on the universe of craftsmanship and intend to bake your own fake cake, watch the tutorial below. Here, you will learn how to make fake cake with running dough. Check it out!
How to make fake cake with running dough: Materials
- Three layers of round Styrofoam (Sizes 30×10; 25×10 and 20×10);
- White glue.
- Brush;
- Handicraft ink (PVA acrilex) with the colour of your choice;
- Spatula;
- Wooden sandpaper No. 220;
- Race to the wall;
- Natural flowers;
- Top bridegrooms.
How to make fake cake with pasta run: Step by Step
- Take the brush and pass white glue over the entire Styrofoam structure (three fixed layers) and then wait to dry completely;
- With the help of a spatula, pass the running dough over all three layers. Cover the entire surface well and don’t worry about flaws or imperfections;
- Wait for it to dry. At this stage it is important that you let the running dough dry for more than a day;
- With the dough run dry, take the no. 220 sandpaper and sand the whole structure of the fake cake removing all unwanted imperfections;
- With the help of white glue fix the three layers of Styrofoam round, one on top of the other, forming the fake cake. To do this, follow the order: 30×10(bottom), 25×10(middle) and 20×10 (top);
- Paint the piece completely with PVA acrylic paint in the color of your choice (even if you choose to paint in white) and wait to dry;
- Complement the side and top of the cake with flowers and the bridegrooms.