Holidays & Occasions Baby Shower Adorable Baby Shower Cakes Fit For Any Theme Or Color Scheme By Kaitlyn Yarborough Kaitlyn Yarborough Part of the Southern Living team since 2017, Kaitlyn Yarborough is a Georgia native living in Austin, Texas, who covers a wide variety of topics for both the magazine and website, focusing on culture and lifestyle content, as well as travel in the South. Southern Living's editorial guidelines Updated on March 29, 2023 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Stylist: Mary Clayton Carl Jones A baby shower is all about celebrating the mama-to-be, and what better way to do that than with a fat slice of cake and a cup of baby shower punch? Because between all of the oohs and aahs and passing around of monogrammed onesies, Southerners want some sugar. It's just tradition. In order to be sure every host is set for a lifetime, we've compiled our cutest baby shower cakes, from luscious layers to perfect Bundts. Often a brunch or luncheon, a baby shower just isn't right without something fresh and cheery—it's a happy occasion, and your dessert spread should dress accordingly. We're partial to zingy citrus delights, like our Lemon-Orange Pound Cake or Strawberry-Lemonade Cake, and pretty flower-topped treats, like our Chocolate Bundt Cake or Mini Confetti Cakes. And there's room to customize many of these recipes to fit your baby shower theme or the gender of the little one to come. (Think fresh flowers, fun frosting, and more!) No matter which direction you go, know that your guests will be swinging back by the spread for seconds. Read on for delicious baby shower cake ideas for boys and girls. 01 of 50 Mini Confetti Cakes Photo: Antonis Achilleos; Food Styling: Torie Cox; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke You won't find a baby shower treat cuter than these mini cakes. To make it super easy, simply cut rounds out of a quick vanilla sheet cake. 02 of 50 Blueberry-Lemon Cake Antonis Achilleos; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis Fruity and vibrant, this blueberry-packed cake says summer in each bite. Fresh blueberries in both the cake and the frosting make this treat full of flavor that guests will appreciate. 03 of 50 Strawberry-Lemonade Cake Jen Causey Between the tender lemony layers, strawberry-lemonade jam filling, and strawberry frosting, this cake is a crowd-pleaser. A drop of pink food coloring in the icing makes this cake almost too pretty to eat. 04 of 50 Mini Triple-Chocolate Buttermilk Pound Cakes Alison Miksch Make it easy for shower guests to snack and mingle with these mini pound cakes. A little bit of instant espresso makes the chocolate in these little cakes really pop. 05 of 50 Coconut-Carrot Cake with Coconut Buttercream Photo: Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Torie Cox; Prop Styling: Heather Chadduck Hillegas This carrot cake with coconut flavor feels festive and fancy, but the sheet cake recipe makes it oh-so easy to frost. 06 of 50 White Cake with Berry-Swiss Meringue Buttercream Antonis Achilleos; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Styling: Mary Clayton Carl Jones There's beauty in simplicity. With the stunning buttercream piping, no one will even dare to guess this cake came from a box. 07 of 50 Chocolate Bundt Cake Photo: Antonis Achilleos; Food Styling: Torie Cox; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke Too busy to turn out a ten-step layer cake? This Bundt agrees. Made with boxed cake and brownie mixes, it saves any hostess in a time crunch. 08 of 50 Petite Blueberry Cheesecakes Jennifer Davick Let your guests get their own personal cheesecakes—that's one way to guarantee a good time. A crisp gourmet cookie crust takes this dessert to a delicious new level. 09 of 50 Hummingbird Cupcakes with Candied Pineapple Wedges Photo: Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Torie Cox We've made our classic Hummingbird Cake portable and party-ready. If icing a layer cake terrifies you, look no further. 10 of 50 Buttermilk-Lime Mini Cakes with Vanilla-Mascarpone Buttercream Greg DuPree Bite-sized elegance is possible with these sweet cakes brushed with a tangy lime syrup to help balance out all that sweetness. These secret to these perfectly shaped cakes? A biscuit cutter. 11 of 50 Lemon-Orange Pound Cake Photo: Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Ana Kelly A happy celebration like a shower deserves a cake with just as sunny of an attitude. The citrus and bright flavors in our Lemon-Orange Pound Cake certainly fit the bill. 12 of 50 Fresh Strawberry Cupcakes Micah Leal No artificial coloring needed here! Fresh Strawberry Cupcakes are soft and airy with the delicate flavor of fresh strawberry. Did we mention perfectly pink, too? 13 of 50 Hummingbird Cake Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Torie Cox This classic cake—our most popular cake recipe ever, in fact—belongs at a Southern baby shower. It's like nostalgia in a bite. 14 of 50 Fresh Peach Coffee Cake with Pecan Streusel Iain Bagwell; Prop Styling: Mindi Shapiro Levine; Food Styling: Torie Cox Because even an early brunch shower needs a cake or two. Sweet, juicy peaches steal the show in this recipe. 15 of 50 Sea Salt-Caramel Cake Greg DuPree; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall Caramel cake is welcome at every Southern party, and this rift on our classic Caramel Cake Recipe is simply irresistible. A flourish of flaky sea salt is the perfect finish. 16 of 50 Key Lime Pound Cake Jen Causey Bring the baby shower to the beach—or at least, bring them a slice of the beach. This pound cake captures the flavor of the Florida Keys. 17 of 50 Strawberry Kuchen Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Chelsea Zimmer; Prop Styling: Mary Clayton Carl Jones Our version of Kuchen, the German word for cake, has a tender, fluffy crumb topping and is then topped with fresh strawberries and sliced almonds. It'll fit perfectly with a brunch shower spread. 18 of 50 Orange Cake Hector Manuel Sanchez Bright with orange flavor and color, Orange Cake is a beloved recipe for a reason. It's just the treat for a springtime shower or a brunch get together. 19 of 50 Lemon-Vanilla Pound Cake with Lavender Glaze Hector Manuel Sanchez Take your lemon pound cake to the next level. A mellow lavender glaze, drizzled on top, complements the vanilla and citrus notes perfectly. 20 of 50 Mary's Mango Cake Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Christine Keely; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall For a summertime baby shower, this fruity cake definitely hits the bright, fresh, and cheery notes. Pieces of fruit like diced mango and golden raisins as well as fresh walnuts make this cake a unique and delicious addition to any spread. 21 of 50 Heavenly Angel Food Cake Photo: Beth Dreiling Hontzas Light and fluffy, this angel food cake makes the perfect blank canvas for tasty accessories like sweet frosting, fresh fruit, and candied toppers. Cut up the finished cake into bite-sized portions to make the easiest petitfours ever! 22 of 50 Sunflower Cupcakes Photographer: Alison Miksch Food Stylist: Erin Merhar Prop Stylist: Prissy Lee Celebrate the sunny occasion with flower cupcakes to match. They're easy to build: Pipe a dot of chocolate frosting in the middle and add the petals. Use a resealable plastic bag if you don't have piping bags. 23 of 50 Lemon Cake with Lemon Thyme Frosting Antonis Achilleos; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Styling: Mary Clayton Carl Jones A summer baby shower calls for this bright cake, filled with a vibrant lemon buttercream frosting. An infusion of thyme in the heavy cream adds a delicate final touch. 24 of 50 Confetti Cake with Vanilla-Sour Cream Frosting Antonis Achilleos; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Styling: Mary Clayton Carl Jones Nothing really screams party like a classic sprinkle cake, and this one delivers. A box of confetti cake mix makes this recipe one of our easiest to assemble, so you can get to celebrating faster than usual. 25 of 50 Devil's Food Cake with Salted Peanut Butter Frosting and Ganache Antonis Achilleos; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Styling: Mary Clayton Carl Jones For a truly decadent baby shower cake, bake this. While the cake is, as always, delectable, our pièce de resistance is the frosting. The Test Kitchen calls it "out of this world." 26 of 50 Yellow Cake with Malted Chocolate Buttercream Antonis Achilleos; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Styling: Mary Clayton Carl Jones If you want to serve up a dose of nostalgia at the baby shower, this cake with Malted Buttercream should do the trick. The ratio of yellow cake to Malted Chocolate Buttercream is just right. 27 of 50 Strawberry Crunch Ice Cream Cake Joy Howard Serve up cool, sweet slices of this ice cream cake at a late spring baby shower. It'll slide right into a garden party theme. 28 of 50 Raspberry Ricotta Cake Joy Howard This cake belongs on the table of a baby shower brunch. Soft, sweet, light, and fluffy, it toes the line between breakfast and dessert. 29 of 50 Berry Chantilly Cake Photographer: Jennifer Causey Food Stylist: Melissa Gray Prop Stylist: Heather Chadduck Hillegas Put this decadent cake on the menu of all the summer showers you're hosting—juicy berries tucked away in soft vanilla cake are then swathed in a rich frosting of mascarpone, heavy cream, and cream cheese. 30 of 50 Lemon Loaf Cake Photography: Caitlin Bensel, Food Styling: Karen Rankin Our Lemon Loaf Cake will add a refreshing burst to the baby shower dessert lineup, not to mention its cheerful yellow appearance. Instant lemon pudding mix gives this cake a moist crumb. 31 of 50 German Chocolate Cake Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Rishon Hanners; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis Some might say this cake is Southern baking at its best. Whatever your opinions, we can all agree it would make a well-loved baby shower cake. 32 of 50 White Chocolate Raspberry Loaf Cake Photo: Antonis Achilleos, Prop Styling: Kay Clarke, Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall This elegant, pretty pound cake pairs well with coffee or tea at a baby shower brunch or as a late-afternoon nibble. If you are traveling with this cake, you will want to wait to add the glaze and fresh berries until you reach your final destination. 33 of 50 Raspberry Snack Cake with Salted Milk Chocolate Frosting Antonis Achilleos; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke Snack cakes are homey and just as delicious as the most towering layer cake you could construct. This one pairs milk chocolate and tart raspberries with a buttery, tender vanilla cake. 34 of 50 Georgia Pecan Mist Cake Alison Miksch; Food Styling: Erin Merhar; Prop Styling: Prissy Lee Serve this ephemeral soufflé cake with a dollop of whipped cream for a light, sweet ending to the baby shower buffet. It only takes four ingredients to come together, which makes it even sweeter in our eyes. 35 of 50 Mixed Berry Cheesecake Cupcakes Photographer: Alison Miksch Food Stylist: Erin Merhar Prop Stylist: Prissy Lee Tiny cheesecakes make individual servings a breeze, plus, they're easy to decorate for a buzzworthy presentation. You can make these little beauties up to two days in advance, which should satisfy the party planner in you. 36 of 50 Strawberry Shortcake Cheesecake Photography and Styling: Sarah Epperson Serve the beloved shortcake as a cheesecake for a double dessert thrill—there's a buttery shortbread crust and a round of lady fingers to add the finishing touch. A dollop of whipped cream doesn't hurt either! 37 of 50 Strawberry Vanilla Cake Sarah Epperson Bright pink, swathed in fluffy buttercream, and piled high with fresh, plump strawberries? This cake is sure to dazzle at a spring or summer baby shower. 38 of 50 Lemon Cupcakes with Raspberry Buttercream Jennifer Causey These cute little cupcakes come all dressed up and ready to party with hats of fresh lemon slices and raspberries. Cute, colorful cupcake liners will not be wasted with this display. 39 of 50 Black Bottom Cupcakes Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox Also known as tuxedo cupcakes, these little cakes are filled with so much goodness, you don't even have to worry about icing. To ensure that your cupcakes get the perfect swirl of cake batter to cream cheese mixture, make sure that your cream cheese is at room temperature. 40 of 50 Hummingbird Sheet Cake Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Stylist: Mary Clayton Carl Jones We've already proven our love for the traditional Hummingbird Cake, but this sheet cake version might be one of the prettiest desserts we've ever seen. The decoration made with dried pineapple rings, sprigs of mint and white pearl candy sprinkles is much easier to assemble than you might think. 41 of 50 Strawberry Patch Cake Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Stylist: Mary Clayton Carl Jones Oh baby, nothing quite says baby shower in the same way as our Strawberry Patch Cake. Full of marshmallow fluff and decorated with mini marshmallow flowers, it doesn't get much cuter than this! 42 of 50 Carrot Cake With Maple-Cream Cheese Frosting Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Stylist: Mary Clayton Carl Jones We're all about making every part of your shower precious, from the appetizers to the dessert. Our Carrot Cake With Maple-Cream Cheese Frosting doesn't compromise on taste to achieve maximum cuteness, thanks to flavors like nutmeg and maple. 43 of 50 Éclair Cake Molly Bolton/Southern Living Sometimes we like to stretch the limits of what is the definition of a cake. Made with layers of pudding and graham cracker and a finish of chocolate ganache, this is one of the easiest and most delicious cakes we've ever made. 44 of 50 Pomelo Olive Oil Cake Antonis Achilleos; Prop Stylist: Audrey Davis; Food Stylist: Torie Cox We know that most Southerners believe butter makes everything better, but that's not always the case: especially when it comes to cake. Bright citrus compliments the decadent flavor of this olive oil cake. 45 of 50 Birthday Cake In A Jar Southern Living While this recipe says it is a Birthday Cake In A Jar, it's also lovely to serve at a shower. We think everything tastes better in a Mason jar and these little cakes are no exception. 46 of 50 Key Lime Cupcakes Photographer and props: Jennifer Causey Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall For a gender neutral baby shower, it's always a good idea to go green, and these Key Lime Cupcakes are just the thing. With a fun slice of a Key lime for decoration, no one will be able to refuse a bite. 47 of 50 Ambrosia Cupcakes Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Giulietta Pinna; Food Styling: Ali Ramee Most Southerners grew up with ambrosia on every holiday table, but regardless of your upbringing, you will appreciate our Ambrosia Cupcakes. It's your favorite side in dessert form. 48 of 50 The Lemon Cheese Layer Cake Hector Manuel Sanchez Full of sunshine, this cake looks and tastes just like a warm spring day. Layers of lemon curd and a buttercream icing make this cake especially delicious. 49 of 50 The Lane Cake Hector Sanchez The Lane Cake is one of our most intricate yet delicious layer cakes. No Southerner should be surprised to see this cake at a party, but they might be surprised at how partial they are to this version. 50 of 50 Camellia Cupcakes Emily Mingledorff For a real Southern showstopper, look no further. These cupcakes show off one of the South's favorite flowers in the most dazzling way. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit