Flower cake: This is perfect for the budding florist in the house. Bake a single layer of a round cake. Use the remaining batter to make cupcakes. Place the baked round cake on the center of a cake board or baking sheet; this is the center of your flower. Next, peel the paper cups off of the cupcakes and place them around the center as petals. Ice the cake and cupcakes in a uniform color, then add candy or other icing to highlight the center of the flower. For example, you can ice the whole flower in yellow and place chocolate chips in the center to make a sunflower. Use green icing or sour lime jelled candy wedges to make "leaves" around the flower.

Castle cake: Does your little prince or princess want a cake fit for a king? Bake two square cake layers. Once both layers are cool, trim approximately 1-1/2 inches around each side of one of the layers to make a smaller square. Frost the large layer first, then place the smaller layer on top, centered. Frost the smaller layer, too, smoothing the transition between the layers. Place sugar-cone style ice cream cones on the four corners of the castle to make "turrets." Frost them to match the rest of the cake. Use decorating icing to make windows, a door and parapets on the castle. You can also make a drawbridge using frosted graham crackers and licorice whips.

Aquarium cake: Have a fish lover in your home? This aquarium cake is super easy to make. Bake a rectangular cake, or purchase an unfrosted half sheet cake from your local bakery. Frost the entire cake with medium blue icing. Purchase candy rocks and seashells (you can use moldable chocolate to make your own shells) to place along the bottom of the cake. Then, place gummy fish on the cake's surface.

Doll cakes