Make this pizza cake for your next birthday party and we’re sure that you will amaze your guests! The pizza cake won’t be forgotten, and we bet you’ve never had anything like this! Follow along with these simple steps to make the ultimate pizza cake for your next birthday party!

Ultimate Pizza Birthday Layer Cake

Serves 6

Make this pizza cake for your next birthday party!

Ingredients

• 2 cans Pillsbury refrigerated classic pizza crust
• 1 1/2 cups pizza sauce of your choice
• 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 cup sliced pepperoni
• 1 tbsp butter (optional)

Instructions

1. Heat your oven to 400°F. Spray a large cookie sheet with cooking spray.
2. Measure the diameter of your tall-sided pan. The pan used here is 6″ x 4″.
3. Unroll 1 can of dough onto a floured surface and press it out into a thin layer.
4. Cut out three 6″ rounds and place on the cookie sheet. Bake for 8 minutes.
5. Remove rounds from the cookie sheet onto a cooling rack. Allow them to cool completely.
6. Unroll the last can of dough and cut out two 6″ rounds from long edge of dough, and leave the opposite side untouched.
7. Place the rounds on cooled cookie sheet.
8. Bake for 8 minutes and remove from the cookie sheet to cool.
9. Line your tall pan with parchment paper, and allow the ends of the paper to stick up and out.
10. Cut out a long strip of dough that’s at least 1/2″ wider than the height of your pan.
11. Drape the long strip of dough around the inside edge of the pan to line it, and leave a 1/2″ part hanging over the outside edge of pan and bottom of pan open.
12. Pinch to seal.
13. Place 1 partially baked crust round in the bottom of your pan. Spread pizza sauce over the crust. Top with pepperoni and mozzarella. Repeat with other 3 layers.
14. For the top layer, place the last crust over the cheese and sprinkle with remaining cheese. Arrange pepperoni on top.
15. Fold the overhanging dough over the top layer of pizza cake to make a raised crust edge.
16. Bake the pizza cake for 20-25 minutes, or until the dough around the edges is fully cooked.
17. Cool in the pan for 5 minutes.
18. Remove the pizza from the pan and brush with butter.
19. Cut out slices like you would a cake.

 Photos: Pillsbury

No one likes a stale cake. Whether your cake goes stale from just cutting a slice from it, or during preparation, this bread trick will save your cake! Take a look at how to use the bread slice trick below!

So you’ve got this delicious cake, and once you’ve had a slice, how do you prevent the rest of the cake from going stale? Easy! Get out a few slices of bread and hold them in place with toothpicks! You’ll notice that the bread will get rock hard, but the cake will stay super moist!

Here is another way to use bread for cakes. If you’ve ever baked a cake, but didn’t have time to add filling and decorate it right away, you can also use the bread trick. Just lay a slice of bread right on top of the cake and leave it on the counter. The cake will stay moist and fresh while the bread will get hard. It’s like magic! Give it a try for yourself!

Photos: Baked Bree, Created by Diane, Hand Made Cake UK.

Who doesn’t love peanut butter cups? This cake has chocolate on the outside, and peanut butter deliciousness on the inside! Although the cake is labor intensive, and needs to be made over 2 days, it’s worth it! Take a look at the gorgeous cake below!

Scrumptious Peanut Butter Cup Cake

Ingredients

For the chocolate cake

• butter, for greasing the pans
• 1 3/4 cups flour, plus more for pans
• 2 cups sugar
• 3/4 cups cocoa powder
• 2 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 2 large eggs, at room temperature
• 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
• 1 cup freshly brewed hot coffee

For the peanut butter cake

• 1 cup flour
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 cup butter
• 3 tbsp peanut butter
• 2 tsp PB2 (optional)
• 6 tbsp milk
• 1 large egg
• 1/3 cup buttermilk
• 1 scant tsp vanilla extract

For the peanut butter filling

• 4 cups powdered sugar
• 1 1/3 cups creamy peanut butter
• 5 tbsp melted butter
• 1/4 cup heavy cream

For the chocolate icing

• 1 1/2 cups butter, softened
• 1 cup cocoa powder
• 4-5 cups powdered sugar
• 1/2 cup whipping cream (or milk)
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 tsp espresso powder

Garnish

• 3/4 of a bag of mini Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, roughly chopped

Instructions

For the chocolate cake

1. Preheat oven to 350F. Butter two 8-inch round cake pans and line with parchment paper. Butter and flour the pans.
2. Sift flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder, and salt into a bowl and mix on low speed until combined.
3. In another bowl, combine the buttermilk, oil, eggs, and vanilla.
4. Mixing on low speed, slowly add the wet ingredients to the dry. Add coffee and stir just to combine.
5. Pour the batter into the prepared pans and bake for 35 to 40 minutes, until a toothpick or knife put into the middle comes out clean.
6. Cool in the pans for 30 minutes, then turn them out onto a cooling rack and cool completely.

For the peanut butter cake

1. Heat oven to 350°. Grease and flour an 8-inch round cake pan.
2. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, salt, and soda.
3. In a saucepan, heat the butter, peanut butter, and milk until the butter has melted and mixture is hot. Stir the hot mixture into the flour mixture until blended.
4. Whisk eggs, buttermilk, and vanilla. Slowly beat into the first mixture until smooth and well blended.
5. Pour into prepared pan. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the middle comes out clean.

For the peanut butter filling layer

1. Mix powdered sugar, peanut butter and melted butter with a mixer (it will be crumbly). Add cream 1 tablespoon at a time until the mixture becomes a consistent workable dough. It should not be crumbly or stick to your fingers. The mixture should hold together easily when a small amount is squeezed tight in the palm of your hand.
2. Divide the dough into two even portions. Line two 8-inch cake pans with parchment paper. Press peanut butter dough into the bottom of the pans evenly, forming the peanut butter layers. Place in freezer until frozen, about 6 hours.

For the chocolate frosting

1. Add cocoa to a bowl and whisk through to remove any lumps.
2. Cream together butter and cocoa powder until well-combined.
3. Add powdered sugar and milk to cocoa mixture by adding 1 cup of powdered sugar followed by about a tablespoon of cream. After each addition has been combined, turn mixer onto a high speed for 1 minute. Repeat until all sugar and cream have been added.
4. Add vanilla extract and espresso powder and combine well.
5. If frosting appears too dry, add more cream, a tablespoon at a time until it reaches the right consistency. If it appears to wet and does not hold its form, add more sugar, a tablespoon at a time.

Assembling the cake

1. Level your cakes to remove domed tops.
2. Place 1 layer of chocolate cake on a cardboard round and top with 1/4 cup of chocolate frosting. Top with a layer of frozen peanut butter filling and add another layer of frosting. Follow with the peanut butter cake layer, a layer of frosting, the second peanut butter filling layer, a layer of frosting, then top off with the second chocolate cake layer.
3. Once all your layers are stacked, frost the cake with a very thin crumb coat layer of icing and refrigerate until icing is set (about 30 minutes).
4. Use the remaining icing to frost the outside of the cake then top with a mountain of chopped Reese’s Cups.

Photos and recipe: Butter Lust Blog.

Decorating the perfect cake isn’t just for professionals anymore! There are tonnes of different ways you can decorate your cake for that special occasion, and none of them require any special skills or ingredients. We’ve picked 9 of the easiest ways to decorate your cake that’ll wow your family and friends!

1. Candied Lemons

Candied lemons sound complicated, but they’re really not! To make them, simply bring 3/4 cup water and 3/4 cup sugar to a boil in a small saucepan. Stir until the sugar dissolves and add 1 thinly sliced lemon. Simmer until tender and translucent, about 5-7 minutes. Drain and cool them on a rack before decorating your cake.

2. Meringues

For a last-minute cake decorating idea, arrange store-bought meringues on your cake. They’re a great alternative for when you don’t have time to make piped-frosting rosettes.

3. Gumdrop Roses

To make these adorable gumdrop roses, first dust your work surface with granulated sugar. Using a rolling pin, roll 3 gumdrops until they are 1/8 inch thick. Cut the rounds in half crosswise and roll 1 piece into a tight bud. Pinch it at one end to form the center of the flower. Take the remaining pieces and place them around the center. Make sure they overlap slightly and press them together at the base. Trim the bottom so that they have a flat base and sit nicely on your cake.

4. Raid Your Pantry

This simple cake topper consists of basic pantry ingredients like waffle cones, mini marshmallows, and peanuts. This topping goes great with a simple chocolate cake and requires minimal effort, making it easy for last-minute decorating. Pile the ingredients high and drizzle with chocolate syrup.

5. Sprinkled Frosting

Before you start frosting your cake, add sprinkles to your frosting. Festive and fun, this cake decorating trick requires no effort and the results are so pretty!

6. Chocolate Drizzle

All this requires is slowly pouring melted chocolate over your cake and allowing it to drip down the sides. Perfect for chocolate lovers!

7. Fondant Shapes

Dress up any cake in an instant using precolored fondant. Roll it out into thin sheets on parchment paper and cut out shapes with cookie cutters.

8. Powdered Sugar

To decorate a cake in a snap, cut shapes out of paper and place them on your cake. Lightly sprinkle powdered sugar over the stencil and remove the paper. You’re left with a lovely design that’s sure to impress everyone! Try using a paper doily for a more intricate pattern.

9. Edible Flowers

Yes, there actually are flowers that you can eat! You can find edible flowers at your local farmers’ market, grocery store, or online. There are tonnes of different varieties to choose from, and all of them have their own unique flavor.

Photos: Wedding Cupcakery, BHG, Coffee and Quinoa, Best Friends for Frosting, Raspberri Cupcakes, Sweetapolita, Good Housekeeping, Entertaining Any Time.

Cereal isn’t just for breakfast anymore! You can make tonnes of tasty desserts with it! Cakes, donuts, cereal bars, the list goes on! We’ve rounded up 10 of the best cereal dessert recipes you won’t want to miss!

1. Cereal-Topped Donuts

These donuts are perfect for a brunch dessert that is sure to satisfy kids and adults alike! Top them with your favorite cereal and a vanilla glaze.

Recipe here.

2. Magically Delicious No-Bake Ice Box Pie

This magical pie is made with a Lucky Charms crust, cream cheese, whipped cream, and marshmallow fluff. Perfect for a kid’s party, this whimsical pie will have everyone reaching for seconds!

Recipe here.

3. Court-side Crunch 7 Layer Bars

These crunchy bars are full of pretzels, peanuts, dried cranberries, rice cereal, and Reeses Peanut Butter Cups. All the ingredients are then topped with condensed milk and baked in the oven. Keep these tasty bars on hand for school snacks, or eat them during the big game!

Recipe here.

4. Rice Krispie Treat Cupcakes

These Rice Krispie cupcakes are so adorable, they would be perfect to serve at a birthday party, or a baby shower! Check out the recipe that only requires a few simple ingredients!

Recipe here.

5. Frosted Flakes Macarons

Although it doesn’t look like it, these Macarons are made of Frosted Flakes! They look complicated, but are super easy to make! Don’t forget the buttercream center – it’s to die for!

Recipe here.

6. Fiber One Crunchy Fudge Cookies

This delicious cookie is made with a brownie mix and high-fibre cereal. If you’d like a dessert that’s more on the healthy side, this is for you!

Recipe here.

7. Rice Krispie Treat S’mores

These S’mores have a tasty marshmallow filling, and are made in only a few easy steps. Made in less than an hour, it’s the perfect last-minute dessert for any occasion!

Recipe here.

8. Puppy Chow Krispie Treats

Rice Krispies, peanut butter, marshmallows, and chocolate chips come together in this irresistible treat. This recipe requires no baking, making it a snap to prepare.

Recipe here.

9. Lucky Charms Ice Cream

If dry cereal desserts aren’t your thing, this one is for you! This homemade ice cream is great for hot summer days with the kids.

Recipe here.

10. Nutella Crunch Ice Cream Cake

There’s nothing better than adding Nutella to desserts, and cereal desserts are no exception. This ice cream cake is great for get-togethers or a party when you want a no-fuss dessert. Can you believe this whole cake is made with only 3 ingredients?!

Recipe here.