Who Wants Cake Dinosaurs? Kids Do! All You Need To Know…


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Birthdays are a special occasion for everyone, especially for the kids who look forward to their birthdays with great excitement. Whether it is your child’s first or thirteenth birthday, we as parents always want to make it memorable. Nowadays, birthday parties are a big deal, some balloons and a simple cake will not cut it. We have to think on a bigger level in order to make it unique. So, what is the secret? How can we organize an unforgettable birthday party?  

For any birthday celebration, the main thing is the cake. The cake should be delicious and customized according to the child’s choice. When it comes to kids, nothing can amuse them more than the cake dinosaurs. For some reason, dinosaurs have had a great influence on both kids and adults for centuries and are as sundry as the people who love them. The good news is you can easily bake a birthday dinosaur cake at your home.

All you need to know to make an impressive dinosaur cake is the “secret ingredients.” You need 168 grams of Cadbury chocolate flakes, ground coconut, 3 × 585 chocolate mud cake, 8 – 10 drops of green food color, 3 large chocolate balls, 2 small chocolate balls, 2 tablespoons of chocolate chips, and chocolate biscuits. You can use marshmallows to make the feet and horns of the dinosaur. You can select any flavor, but chocolate cake is the best. It is impossible to resist the gooey, moist chocolate cake slice.

This guide covers everything you need to know to throw a party that your kid and family will never forget. So, get ready to embark on the fun and exciting journey of creating a dinosaur cake that will leave your child’s imagination running wild!

Why Should You Make Dinosaur Cake On A Birthday?

The main reason to select dinosaurs as your birthday theme should be the love of your child for dinosaurs. After all, you are doing this to make your kid happy. If your child is one or two years old, then you can guess his interest in the toys. Kids often love dinosaurs, and when birthday time rolls around, these future paleontologists want dinosaur-themed cakes at their parties. Here are some reasons for you to make dinosaur cake on a birthday:

  • Fun and creative: You can give your birthday boy or girl a chance to make his/her own birthday cake with you. This will be fun and creative. Plus, you will find another way to better bond with your child.
  • It’s educational: This can be a great way to teach your child and their friends the history of dinosaurs. You can tell them about different types of dinosaurs and their characteristics, it will enhance the imaginative power of children.
  • Keep kids engaged: The dinosaur theme brings a lot of activities. You can give toy dinosaurs to the kids, and it can keep the children entertained and engaged.
  • Memorable and unique: Dinosaur themed birthdays can stand out from the typical birthday party themes and can even make the occasion more memorable and unique.

Should You Make It Or Buy It?

This decision is sometimes very difficult for the moms – whether they buy the cake or bake it at home. There is no need to worry, you can choose either according to the situation. If you are organizing a big birthday party, then it is better to buy a cake inspired by your kid’s favorite character because it is difficult to meet the expectations of all the guests on your own. On the contrary, if you are planning to celebrate your kid’s birthday with close family only, then can you bake it at home.

Benefits of Baking the Cake at Home

  • It will give your child a sense of love and care. Homemade or handmade things always felt more special than readymade things.
  • You can customize everything according to the taste and desire of your child. Obviously, a mother knows her child the best, so she can bake a perfect cake.
  • Sometimes children are allergic to some specific foods. In home-baked cakes, there is no need to worry about this because you make everything with your own hands.
  • While baking a cake, you will continue thinking about your child, which helps to enhance your bond with them. Plus, if the cake turns out well, you will feel extremely proud of yourself.

Benefits of Buying the Cake

  • Buying a cake from the bakery is a quick, simple, and easy method.
  • You have a variety of colors, themes, and flavors to choose from according to the taste and desire of your child.
  • You can also customize the size according to the number of guests. Large cakes are difficult to bake at home, but you can easily get the best dinosaur cakes from the bakery.
  • You can tell the baker about the ingredients you don’t want, this will help avoid any bad experiences because young kids don’t have developed taste buds.
  • Moreover, you can also get matching cupcakes that are according to the theme of the birthday and cake.

In conclusion, it is totally up to you whether you want to bake a cake for your child or simply buy it from the bakery. Or you can also do both at the same time. If you are a working woman, then buy a large cake from the bakery and bake a small customized homemade cake to contribute your love to your kid’s birthday party.

What Do You Need To Make A Dinosaur Cake?

Ingredients required for a basic cake:

  • 4 cups of flour
  • 2 cups of chocolate powder
  • 2 cups of sugar
  • 1 cup of milk
  • 3 tablespoons of vanilla extract
  • 4 spoons of baking powder
  • 4 eggs

Ingredients for buttercream icing:

  • 2 cups of salted butter
  • 6 cups of powdered sugar
  • 10 grams of heavy cream
  • Food dye

Ingredients for chocolate dinosaur cake:

  • 168 grams of chocolate flakes
  • Half a cup of ground coconut
  • 2 tablespoons chocolate chips
  • 2 oreo biscuits
  • 400 grams melted dark chocolate
  • Marshmallows for horns and feet of dinosaur
  • 2 small chocolate balls for the eyes
  • 3 large chocolate balls for the dinosaur eggs
  • Dinosaur cake topper

Steps To Make A Dinosaur Cake

Steps To Make A Dinosaur Cake

The best way to surprise your child on his birthday is with his favorite cake. For example, your child’s favorite is dinosaur cake, but to make it more special, you can go a step ahead and bake a 3D dinosaur cake for your child. 3D dinosaur cake will be better than just a simple dinosaur theme cake in all ways. Here is the step-by-step process to make your child’s dream cake:

Step 1: Make the Basic Cake Body

Take a bowl, add 4 eggs and sugar, and beat it until it becomes a fluffy cream. Now, add the flour and other ingredients mentioned above. Mix all the ingredients thoroughly and make a smooth paste, neither too thick nor too thin. Now add the butter paper to a mold, then add the mixture of cake into this mold.

Now, it’s time to bake your cake. Preheat the oven for about 30 mins, then place the cake in the oven for about 40 mins at 300 degrees of Celsius. Take a toothpick and insert it into your cake to check whether it is fully cooked. If the toothpick comes out dry, then it means your cake is ready.

Step 2: Make Buttercream Icing

Add all the ingredients at once in the bowl and mix them thoroughly. Remember to take butter at room temperature to make the mixture smooth and fluffy; otherwise, it will be difficult to mix all the ingredients together. Mix until you get the required consistency.

Now, separate the icing into 3 different containers and add food color of your choice like green, blue, and brown. You can use it on different areas of your dinosaur to give it a realistic look.

Step 3: Assemble the Dinosaur

First, slice your cake horizontally into two equal parts. Use the first part to make the main body of the dinosaur and the second to make other parts of it, like the tail, feet, and face. Take one part of the cake and cut it vertically into two equal parts. Assemble the parts together to make the body of a dinosaur. For the next step, take the second part and cut the tail, head, and feet from it. Then, join all the pieces of dinosaurs together.

If you find it difficult to cut the pieces of the dinosaur on the cake, you can use cardboard to draw the dinosaur and then use it to trace it on your cake. Place the dinosaur on the serving table to proceed to the next step.

Step 4: Icing On the Dinosaur

Add a thick layer of melted chocolate to the dinosaur and cover it properly. Then, sprinkle two tablespoons of chocolate chips on it. Use the green frosting to cover the dinosaur, then use the blue one to add some prints to it. You can use a brown one on the tail and feet to add some realistic touches. You can use other colors to add scales to the dinosaur.

Step 5: Some Finishing Touches

Cut the marshmallows in the shape of spikes and place them in a line from the head to the tail of the dinosaur. Use the marshmallow to make some teeth (this is optional if you want to make an open-mouth dinosaur). Now, add two small chocolate balls on the head, one on each side to give some sight to your dinosaur. After that, you can use chocolate chips to make the toenails.

Add some green color to the grinder coconut and use it to make realistic grass. After that, crush the oreo biscuits and make some fresh soil so that your dinosaur can easily stand on it. Place three large chocolate balls to represent the eggs. Your cake is now ready to surprise your child.

What Should Be the Flavor of the Cake?

While all kids have their personal favorites when it comes to cakes but one thing that unites them – they all love cake. There are some famous flavors of cake that have stood the test of time and never disappoint in satisfying our taste buds. Here are three most renowned and delicious cake favors that you can choose for your kid’s birthday party:

  • Chocolate cake: It is one of the most famous flavour of cake. When you have a moist, chocolaty, and creamy cake in front of your eyes then, everything else is blurred. If you try layering dark chocolate between the cake sponge, it will give you a perfect delightful taste.
  • Red velvet cake: This is a new addition to amazing cake flavors, but it becomes popular in no time. It is famous because of its enchanting color and unique flavor. The cream cheese and lime frosting make it delicious of all.
  • Butterscotch cake: Some parents don’t like to serve chocolate to their kids at a very early age, so if you are among them – try the butterscotch cake. The combination of crunch and heavenly sweetness makes it nothing less than fantastic.

What Should Be the Theme Of Birthday?

Choosing a theme can be the jumping-off point for a memorable birthday. Make sure to ask or check with your child to understand what sounds fun and exciting for him. As you are baking a dinosaur cake, the best idea would be a “dinosaur theme,” but you can also go for other options like a jungle theme, cartoon theme, and zoo theme. All of these can go well with the dinosaur birthday cake or Jurassic park cakes.

Tips To Add The Dinosaur Element to The Birthday

Kids love dinosaurs, and incorporating them into the celebration can add an element of excitement and wonder. Here are a few tips that will help you to add dinosaur elements to the birthday party:

  • Decorations: Set the scene by transforming your party space into a prehistoric world! Hang up dinosaur banners and balloons and scatter dinosaur toys and figurines around the room.
  • Activities: No dinosaur-themed party is complete without some fun activities! You could have a dinosaur egg hunt, where the kids search for eggs filled with treats or small dinosaur toys. Another activity could be a fossil excavation, where the children dig through sand or dirt to find hidden dinosaur bones.
  • Food: Make sure to include some dinosaur-themed snacks and treats! You can make cookies or cupcakes shaped like dinosaurs or serve sandwiches with dinosaur-shaped bread. For drinks, you could create a “swamp juice” punch with green food coloring and gummy worms.
  • Favors: Send the kids home with some dino-mite party favors! You could give out small dinosaur toys, stickers, or temporary tattoos. Another option is to create DIY excavation kits with small plastic dinosaurs buried in sand or dirt for the kids to dig up at home.

Wrap It Up!

A dinosaur-themed party is perfect for any child who loves these giant creatures. With the right invitations, decorations, activities, and amazing dinosaur cake ideas, you can create a memorable experience for your child and their guests. Plus, now you know how to make delicious and perfect dino cakes, so start planning today and amaze everyone with your creativity.

Stephanie Edenburgh

I'm Steph, a mom to 3 beautiful children and lover all things having to do with my family and being a mom. I've learned a lot raising my own children and working in education and healthcare roles throughout my career. Living in beautiful Southern California I enjoy documenting and writing about all of the hard work us mom's do on a daily basis.

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