Betty Crocker's Summer Cake Ideas

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It seems like there is a picnic at least every other weekend in the summer time and I am always expected to bring a dessert. I like to get as festive as possible and Betty Crocker has some great summer cake ideas to help spark the imagination and bring something special to your summer parties. To help get you started, Betty Crocker is sharing five summery cake recipes! You don't have to be an expert baker to make these fun desserts! 

Ice Cream Cone Cakes: Kids of all ages love this classic cupcake. Check out how easy it is:

Flip-Flops Cake: Personalize these edible summer wardrobe favorites with candies and fruit snacks - transforming a sheet cake into footwear that looks (and is) good enough to eat!

Watermelon Cake - Your family's favorite fruit is about to get even more popular. This cake offers a surprise in ever bite, with chocolate chip "seeds" and a green jelly bean "rind"! 

Cookies n Cream Cupcakes: Perfect for family picnics, these cupcakes taste like you favorite ice cream without the mess. My daughter cannot wait to make these!

Butterfly Cake: This beautiful, and fun, cake transforms a traditional birthday cake into a beautiful butterfly perfect for outdoor summer parties.

So, what were my favorite summer cakes? I really liked these mini cakes I made one year. They were bright and full of flowers and butterflies. They took a REALLY long time to make but it was worth it when the guests received their own personalized mini-cakes to enjoy for dessert!

You can find more fabulous recipes for Betty Crocker's favorite summer cakes: http://www.bettycrocker.com/Recipes/Courses/Dessert-Recipes/Summer-Birthday-Cakes. 

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