Your baby shower cake is the centerpiece of your food table. Visitors will be taking lots of pictures of it, and posing next to it, so you want a creative design that stands out.
When considering baby shower cake ideas for girls, you should know that there are many adorable cake options to choose from. Don’t forget to match it with your party’s color scheme and theme.
Classic princess, floral themes, trendy unicorns, or a hot air balloon are just some of the options out there. Whether you prefer a simple and elegant design or playful and whimsical, a girl baby shower cake can make an unforgettable statement that will delight guests and parents-to-be.
Throw a Virtual Baby Shower for everyone Can celebrate!
• Free trial – 14-Day Refund for any reason
• Only 1 Minute Setup!
• 80+ Custom Themes and Matching Invitation
• Use Any Online Registry
• Send Unlimited Invitations and Updates
• Baby showers Games with ScoreboardsGive out Prizes!
Build Your Bathroom
Baby Shower Cake Ideas For Girls
We’ve narrowed down some of the best baby shower cake ideas for girls to help you choose a confection that matches your theme and style. Choose one of these creations for your baby shower, or find inspiration for your own design.
1. Strawberry Shortcake
Perfect for an early summer shower when berries are in season, this light and fluffy creation pairs layers of yellow cake, whipped cream, and fresh strawberries. Add more whipped cream and a garnish of berries on top.
2. Unicorn Cake
If you’re hosting a unicorn-themed shower, you should consider a unique unicorn cake. Dressed in playful pastels, flowers, and a darling squinting unicorn, your guests are sure to fall in love with this girl baby shower cake design. Top the cake with little ears and the signature horn to complete the look.
3. Rainbow Cake
We love that this cake matches almost any color scheme. It features layers of brightly colored frosting in shades of pink, purple, blue, green, and yellow arranged to resemble a rainbow. Add colorful coordinating rainbow sprinkles to the base and top.
4. Princess Cake
This cake was created with royalty in mind. Top with a crown fit for a princess and decorate with sugar flowers, pearl sprinkles, and other royal-themed decorations. Keep the tiers simple, or add a buttercream rosette to the base for an unexpected design.
5. Mermaid Cake
Whether the parents-to-be are into a particular Disney princess, or if you’re just looking for something playful and fun, this mermaid cake is sure to please. Start with a base of fondant or smooth buttercream in shades of purple and teal to look like the depths of the ocean. Sugar decorations, including seaweed, coral, starfish, and, of course, mermaid tails, complete this confection.
6. Butterfly Cake
Another baby shower cake idea for girls is this darling butterfly design. Ice your cake in any color that matches your shower decor, and top with sugar butterflies that cover the entire cake, or just a portion. It’s perfect for a spring baby shower, or if you’re hosting an outdoor baby shower event in a park or flower garden.
7. Cherry Cake
Perfect for spring when the cherry blossoms are blooming, or if the mother-to-be craves this juicy fruit during her pregnancy. Decorate with pink cherry-flavored icing and top with plump cherries as garnish.
8. Cupcake Tower
This tower features tiers of pastel-frosted cupcakes, with a larger cupcake as the star of the show on the top tier. Decorate each cake with sugar flowers, bows, and other edible decorations. This is a great option if you like the idea of guests having their own individual cupcakes.
9. Ladybug Cake
It’s hard not to smile when you see this adorable ladybug baby shower cake. Complete with antenna and happy smile, this cake is decorated with red and black frosting on a spring background. Include the name of the upcoming baby girl for a personalized touch.
10. Teddy Bear Cake
You can never go wrong with a teddy bear for your girl baby shower cake. Adorable and classic, this sweet bear is decorated with textured pink icing and white fondant. Add sugar decorations including flowers or happy bumble bees.
11. Ballerina Cake
A sweet ballerina is dancing in the world soon. Celebrate with a ballerina cake decorated with ballet shoes and fluffy icing made to look like a tutu. Add sugar ribbons and pears for some extra detail.
12. Cherry Blossom Cake
If you’re hosting your shower during cherry blossom season, this cake is perfect. Start with a base of smooth pink fondant and add pink cherry blossoms, and a cherry blossom branch to complement the spring trees outside.
13. Elephant Cake
Whether your baby shower is elephant or safari themed, we love this girl baby shower cake idea. Decorated with simple stripes of gray and pink fondant, this sweet cake is topped with an adorable baby elephant holding a bunch of balloons.
14. Floral Cake
This beautiful floral cake is perfect for a spring baby shower. Decorate with sugar flowers that cover the entire cake to look like a spring meadow, or just cover one part of the cake. Include seasonal flowers or some of mom’s favorite blooms.
15. Giraffe Cake
Wow your guests with this darling giraffe cake. From his sweet spots to his cute ears and delightful little ossicones, he’s almost too good to eat. Pick up Hawaiian-inspired flowers, or plants to match your shower theme.
16. Pink Ombre Cake
Simple and elegant, this pink ombre cake works for almost any girl baby shower. Cover with layers of pink frosting that gradually go from dark to light as you travel upwards for that classic ombre effect. Top with sugar flowers, or other decorations that match your baby shower theme.
17. Garden Cake
Give your baby shower cake the look of an English garden or a field of wildflowers. A garden cake is a great addition to a spring or summer shower or a garden themed shower. Even better if you’re hosting the event in an actual garden. Decorate your cake with flowers, leaves, and vines to match your theme.
18. Ruffle Cake
Delicate and adorable, we love this baby shower cake idea for girls. It’s perfect for a ballerina-themed shower or if you’re just looking for something sweet and feminine. Decorate with ruffled frosting in pink, purple, or any shade that fits your theme.
19. Hot Air Balloon Cake
The guests of honor prepare for a new journey as parents. Celebrate with a hot air balloon cake, complete with an adorable teddy bear along for the ride. This sweet cake is decorated in pink and white colors, with darling bows and flowers.
20. Bow Cake
This simple baby shower cake for a girl features a large fondant bow on top, giving it a feminine touch. Decorate with delicate sugar flowers, baby items, or a celebration banner to bring it all together.
21. Peony Cake
Peonies are the star of the show with this delicate and simple baby shower cake. Create a smooth surface with fondant to serve as a background. Then decorate with silk or edible pink sugar peonies or any color you like. See if your guests can find the sweet sleeping baby hidden inside one of the flowers.
22. Onesie Cake
Onesies are a popular baby shower gift. Create a cake to look like this baby should have. Decorate however you like with bows, ruffles, and sweet button details. Add sugar flowers, baby shoes, and rattles to complete the look.
23. Ice Cream Sundae Cake
Guests will be excited to dive into this sweet treat that looks like an ice cream sundae. Decorate your cake to look like ice cream topped with whipped cream, chocolate syrup, and fruit, and resting in a waffle cone bowl. Add a few edible spoonfuls for those who need extra sweetness.
24. Stork Cake
Storks are an iconic symbol that indicates a baby is on the way. Decorate your cake with this happy bird carrying a sweet bundle of joy. Add colorful flowers, baby items, and banners in the colors of your baby shower theme.
25. Baby Carriage Cake
This girl baby shower cake resembles a darling baby carriage. Ruffles, bows, flowers, and baby blankets add a sweet touch to this stroller. Use any color you like, including pink, purple, yellow, or neutral shades to match your theme.
26. Rattle Cake
A rattle cake is a unique baby shower cake for a girl. Cover with fondant and add details like little bears, bows, or flowers. Also carve designs into the fondant to give it a textured look. Include the baby’s name and a cute sugar bow tied to the handle.
27. Vintage Tea Party Cake
We love a tea party-themed baby shower, and this cake fits right in. Topped with a delicate teacup, this cake includes accents of pearls, flowers, and lace, making it a great option for a baby girl shower.
28. Baby Blocks Cake
Put the square cakes together to look like baby blocks. Have fun with decorations including letters, baby animals, bows, polka dots, or anything else you can think of. We love the details on this baby blocks cake.
29. Baby Bottle Cake
Make the focal point of your food table an oversized baby bottle cake. Decorated to look like a popular item on most baby shower registries, this cake has details of a bottle, with cute fondant letters and a bow accent.
30. Baby Shoes Cake
There are few things cuter than baby shoes, so why not design a cake to look like a darling baby item? Add pearls, flowers, bows, ruffles, and any other details you want to make a pair of cute, yet edible, baby girl shoes.
