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Hi friends! Safari cakes are among the most popular trends for birthday parties, baby showers, and special occasions! Many beautiful elements go into a safari cake, such as gold animal cake toppers, edible gold splatter, fondant animals, fondant leaves, and many more. The theme is also interchangeable with jungle-themed cake. How can you not like it? I rounded up a group of gorgeous safari cake ideas for your pleasure of viewing!

Safari Cake Ideas

Stunning safari cake.

Stunning Safari Cake

Such a beautiful cake with rice paper sails and a custom name plaque! I’ve had the pleasure of featuring her on my blog; click here .

Golden Safari Cake

Golden Safari Cake

I love the overlap buttercream on the bottom of the cake. Gorgeous cake.

King of The Jungle

King of The Jungle

All of the details on this cake are incredible!

Jungle Birthday Cake

Jungle Birthday Cake

What a lovely cake. CHocolate spheres are a wonderful addition!

Gorgeous Tiered Cake

Gorgeous Tiered Safari Cake

I love the palette painting on the top tier because it mimics the grass and fields. Please take a read about her baking journey here .

Colored Stenciled Cake

Safari Stenciled Cake

As you can see, there are endless options to make a safari cake like this with a stencil and multi-colored buttercream.

First Birthday Safari Cake

First Birthday Safari Cake

This is a pretty adorable birthday cake! Using fondant animals as a cake topper is always great.

Tall Jungle Cake

Tall Jungle Cake

So fun! The animal-printed chocolate balls are a genius idea!

Semi-Naked Safari Cake

Semi-Naked Safari Cake

Doing a semi-naked theme for a safari party is a fabulous idea! I love semi-naked cakes for their simplicity and refined look. For more semi-naked inspiration, click here .

Adorable Birthday Cake

Adorable Birthday Cake

What a cute cake. It will be a perfect baby shower cake as well! The fondant animals on the bottom tier are so darling.

First Birthday Fondant Cake

First Birthday Safari Cake

Here’s one of the other wonderful safari cake ideas. I still can’t get over the cute fondant animals.

Gold & Green Jungle Cake

Gold & Green Jungle Cake

One of the cakes using mainly gold and dark green colors. I love this color scheme.

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20 Unique Safari and Jungle Cake Ideas

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A jungle theme is a common kiddie party theme because there’s just something about animals in the wild that children find cool, mysterious, and amazing. Don’t get me wrong, the theme works for grownups, too. Contrary to popular belief, there are several ways to go about a jungle cake. This list of unique safari and jungle cake ideas will show you.

Having planned several jungle-themed parties for my nephews and friends in the past, I would admit that it can be a real struggle to find a cake that’s unique and different. That’s because when we talk about a jungle cake, we always picture the same elements: animals, trees, leaves, and a color palette that’s mainly brown and green. It’s almost always the same animals, too: lion, giraffe, elephant, and probably a monkey.

The good thing is that you can go for a jungle theme and veer away from the jungle cake cliché because there are some unique jungle cake ideas you can get inspiration from.

My Bottom Line Up Front

A jungle-themed cake is not just for little kids. Grownups, who love nature and animals, would appreciate a jungle cake, too. I would prefer something out of the usual fondant jungle cake with gum paste animals. I’d go for a number cake with buttercream topped with a mix of jungle animal decorations and the usual meringues, chocolates, fruits, and macarons.

Narrowing Down Jungle Cake Ideas

Getting unique jungle cake ideas may be difficult because you would have to sift through so many of the more common ones. So to help you save time, I have done it for you. In selecting these cakes, I made sure they fit the jungle or safari theme or that they have elements representing some of our favorite jungle animals.

I also look for the uniqueness factor. This is the tricky bit because “unique” is relative and could mean different things to different people. For me, however, jungle cakes are unique if they fit any of these criteria:

  • They apply any modern cake decorating trend.
  • They stay away from the traditional fondant animal models.
  • They stay away from using plastic trees and animal toys as toppers or decorations.
  • They are more experimental and adventurous with the use of colors.
  • They don’t stick to the usual color palette of greens and browns.
  • They are more creative in the representation of animals or jungle life.

Jungle Cake Ideas

1. baby jungle cake.

Jungle cakes with fondant animals are quite common and ordinary. So, some cakemakers give it a new — and cuter — twist by modeling the jungle animals as baby animals. The foliage will be done in fondant, too.

This uber-cute first birthday cake has buttercream frosting with a baby lion, baby giraffe, baby monkey, and baby elephant that are finely modeled in fondant. The leaves provide the foliage for this cake.

Here’s another take on baby jungle animals. This fondant cake also has a baby for a safari tour on a jeep. The name on the base is painted in gold, which is pretty trendy these days.

This jungle cake has baby animals in fondant, but it doesn’t have the usual green foliage. Instead, the leaves are pink and brushed with gold on the sides.

2. Cake with Gold-painted Toys

I know that little toy animals are overused as jungle cake toppers. But if you want a unique and modern twist to this otherwise very common jungle cake decoration, paint it gold. Gold, after all, is a very stylish color these days.

This three-tier buttercream birthday cake takes the jungle theme to a higher level by spray-painting the toy animals’ gold. This makes the toys look less plastic and cheap and classy. To make things more interesting, the cakemaker also wrapped the middle tier with a leopard print wafer paper, then topped the cake with dried pampas grass — both of which are modern cake decorating tools.

3. Prehistoric Jungle

Well, if you’ve decided on a jungle theme for your birthday, it doesn’t have to be the jungle as we know it now. You can go back to prehistoric times!z

This vanilla and Nutella jungle cake shows us exactly what we mean when we say prehistoric, with a T-rex and some plastic foliage right on top of it. The T-rex even has a little party hat and bowtie on and is holding a balloon! The cakemaker also showcases their piping skills on this one. That acrylic name in front of the cake adds a touch of elegance and sophistication.

Here’s another take on the prehistoric jungle cake. This time, T-rex is accompanied by a stegosaurus on top. The green pipings are still there to add texture and more greens to an otherwise overly basic cake.

The cakemaker decided to paint the dinosaurs gold for this buttercream cake. There are synthetic leaves for foliage and pallet knife elements on the sides.

4. Quilt-style Jungle Cake

This cute safari or jungle cake has an expertly executed quilted effect, with the fondant animals and other decorative elements sporting “stitches,” thus making them look like they were sewn.

5. Colorful Jungle Cake

A jungle theme doesn’t have to be dominantly green and brown. Experiment with color combinations. Or you can apply the celebrant’s favorite colors.

This fondant jungle cake, for example, is dominantly pink. Some of the leavers, the balls, the elephant’s ears, and the monkey’s party hat are pink.

More colors aren’t a bad idea. That’s what this fondant cake proves. The flowers give this cake a much-needed touch of pinks and purples, plus there’s a little bit of blue added to an otherwise green palette.

Of course, you can do a jungle theme sparingly, and for a lilac or lavender cake at that. There’s not even a tinge of green in sight. This fondant cake also proves that even if you only have an elephant and a monkey, that’s already enough.

6. Number Jungle Cake

Number cakes are very popular and in vogue right now. These are cakes that are shaped in a number from the top view, which number represents the birthday celebrant’s age. So why not incorporate the two concepts and make a number cake with a jungle theme?

This number cake for a baby girl’s first birthday showcases lots of bright colors. It has colorful cream pipings in various shapes and sizes, fondant animal faces, and fondant leaves. Here’s another safari number cake , for a baby boy turning a year old. This cake has a more subdued color palette. The theme is carried out through cookies with iced animal illustrations, leopard print, and leaves.

Take a look at this safari number cake with yellow and green piping. The animals are made of macarons.

7. King of the Jungle Cake with Synthetic Foliage

If you want a jungle-themed cake but want to keep things simple and avoid overcrowding your cake with too many animals, then just pick one. There’s no better choice than the king of the jungle himself: the lion.

A toy lion was painted gold for this cake. And just so nobody makes any mistake about him being the king of the jungle, a gold crown is there on top of the cake with him. Add some plastic foliage for more depth and more greens, sprinkle gold, silver, and white balls, then paint the sides with green buttercream using a pallet knife.

Another cake with just the lion roaring away. This cake has the trendy palm leaf in gold foil, chocolate balls, dried grass and leaves, and palette knife painting.

8. Paper-crafted Animal Toppers

You may want to consider making paper-crafted jungle animals as cake toppers. All you need are color boards or specialized paper products, a pair of scissors, glue, and sticks. If you have a Cricut machine, that would be swell, too!

This cake has animal toppers made out of a textured board.

You can also go for printed paper animal cutouts, like the ones on this cake . It’s also nice that this cake has palette knife painting on the side using soft pastel colors.

Paper animal toppers like these also look very cute on a cake.

You can create paper animals and punch leaves for your foliage .

9. Fondant Foliage

While fondant animal figures aren’t exactly a new and different thing, you can still make your cake look modern and stylish by using trendy foliage. Monstera leaves, for example, are quite trendy these days.

10. Palm Leaf + Stencil

This cake uses a combination of modern decorating techniques to turn an otherwise common theme and make it more contemporary-looking. As you can see, the cakemaker used the usual toy animals, but to give it a unique twist, they added a gold palm leaf and a buttercream stencil design on the side.

How about a light blue, white, and gold buttercream cake with gold palm leaf and subtle stencil at the front ? The animals are your usual toys from the dollar store, but they’ve been painted gold.

11. Piped Animal Frosting

Who says your jungle cake has to be three-dimensional? It could still look totally cute with a 2D decoration. By 2D I mean piping the design in colored buttercream icing on top of the cake so that it could be seen from the top view.

12. Edible Jungle Images

Edible images are pictures that are printed on edible icing paper using edible ink. So you can print jungle animals and use them as toppers. You can find suppliers or sellers online who could print the images you’d like.

Take this three-tier jungle Christening cake for example. All the animals are edible images, while the leaves are modeled from fondant.

13. Animal Cookie Toppers

You can pipe your design on a sugar or butter cookie using royal icing, then use the cookie as a topper. This cake, for instance, has lion and zebra cookies on top of the Swiss vanilla meringue buttercream.

These tiger and cheetah cookies are so meticulously done. They are painted using edible colors.

If you’re going for a prehistoric jungle, you can go for dinosaur cookies. These cookies have a dinosaur skeleton design and are dusted gold. The leaves are made of fondant.

14. Minimalist Jungle Cake

This cake is a great example of a minimalist cake. Its design details are very simple, with very basic shapes. Even the lion topper doesn’t require mad gum paste modeling skills.

15. Animal Fur Wrap Cakes

Edible image cake wraps are yet another cake decorating technique. These are designs or patterns printed on sugar sheets or wafer paper that you can wrap around the sides of your buttercream cake. You can get cake wraps with animal or fur prints for your jungle-themed cake.

This jungle cake has a different fur pattern for each layer. The first layer is wrapped in leopard print, the second layer in zebra print, and the third layer in giraffe print. Fondant animal figures are lounging on top of every tier.

16. The Lion is Not the Star

We can talk about jungles and leave the lions out of it. They’re not always the star of the show. With that being said, you can go ahead and let the giraffe or the zebra take the spotlight.

This pink jungle cake, for instance, only features a fondant giraffe and no other. Top it with dried bunny tails, pink blooms, pink monstera leaves, and pink macarons and you have one very feminine cake.

Here’s not just one, not just two, but three giraffes frolicking in the savanna. This cake is mostly beige and brown, with dried grass and brown buttercream smeared on the sides.

Here’s another gorgeous cake with a zebra at the center of it all. The zebra’s black and white stripes, as well as the black and white cake wrapper, provide a dramatic contrast against the pink surface of the cake.

And why not a giraffe and a zebra together ?

This cake only has a giraffe and an elephant. But what I probably find more unique is that the first tier is in a shade of green I don’t usually see in a jungle cake.

17. No Animals, No Problem

This jungle cake shows you that you can stay true to the theme even without animals involved. You only need leaves, something that says “wild,” and you’re ready.

18. Animal Silhouette Cake

You can cut out animal silhouettes from glittery paper and put them on your buttercream cake. Add a glittery acrylic topper, like this “Wild One” topper, and some foliage to complete the look.

19. Wooden Animal Cutouts

You can use wooden animal cutouts for your toppers or ornaments and add a combination of synthetic and real dried leaves.

20. Two-Tone Jungle Cake

Again, there are ways to make your jungle cake unique and elegant even if you decided to use toys from the dollar store. How? Use modern decorating styles and two-tone frosting.

This cake, for example, has buttercream frosting in white and a very soft pistachio green. Spice it up with gold palm leaf, gold names, dried pampas grass, and colored chocolate balls.

Frequently Asked Questions

Answer: Technically, jungle and safari are two different things. A jungle is a forest with densely overgrown trees and tangled vegetation, while a safari refers to a trip or excursion. In other words, a jungle is a place while a safari is more of an activity. But when it comes to party themes, you can apply either “jungle” or “safari” to refer to anything about animals in the wild like giraffes, lions, rhinos, elephants, tigers, monkeys, and more.

  Answer: Jungle cake pricing depends on a lot of things. It would depend on the kind of cake you want, the flavor and the ingredients needed to make it, the frosting, the design, the size, and the decorative techniques and elements used. Cake prices also vary from baker to baker because of varying skill levels. If you want to have an idea of how much you need to set aside or allot for your cake budget, the best option is to call bakeshops and inquire. You can give them a picture or a description of the cake you want to order, they will suggest flavors based on their specialty, and they can give you an estimated price.

Answer: Jungle cakes are usually great for birthdays and even baby showers. Sometimes, the jungle theme is used for other celebrations, too, like Christening and even graduations. The theme is mostly used for kids since they’re usually the ones who are most fascinated with animals. Of course, I don’t mean to say that the theme doesn’t suit adults, because as long as you love animals and the wild, a jungle cake would still be a great idea.

Jungle-themed cakes have been around for as long as I can remember. So it’s safe to say that the jungle or safari theme never goes out of style. I think part of what makes the theme attractive is the fact that it’s more generic and you have more freedom to give it your own spin and your own interpretation. You don’t need to refer to a particular character or a specific color palette.

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If you’re looking for a unique and exciting cake design, a safari-themed cake is an excellent choice. With endless possibilities for decoration and design, you can easily make a cake that is both elegant and fun. In this article, we will explore a wide range of safari cake ideas to help get you started on your next project.

How to make a simple and elegant safari cake

If you are in search of an easy-to-create safari cake design, a simple and elegant cake is an excellent choice. A natural-colored, buttercream-covered cake topped with fondant safari animals is the perfect choice for a subtle but stunning safari cake.

For a unique twist, consider using a marbled fondant technique to create an animal-print effect in the fondant covering. This technique can be used for any cake size and shape.

When it comes to choosing the safari animals to top your cake, consider using a mix of different animals to create a diverse and interesting display. You can use fondant or gum paste to create the animals, and there are many tutorials available online to help you create them.

Another option to add some extra flair to your safari cake is to incorporate edible flowers or foliage into the design. This can be done by using fresh or dried flowers, or by creating them out of fondant or gum paste. Just be sure to research which flowers are safe to use on cakes before adding them to your design.

Safari cake ideas for kids’ birthdays

When it comes to kids’ birthdays, a safari-themed cake is sure to be a hit. Imagine a chocolate cake with green buttercream grass, fondant jungle animals, and a fondant tree. Kids will love the playful design and bright colors.

If you’re feeling ambitious, try adding a waterfall and a pond using blue gel or fondant to complete the jungle scene. This will bring the cake to life and make it look like it came straight out of the wild.

Another fun idea for a safari cake is to create a tiered cake with each tier representing a different part of the jungle. The bottom tier can be decorated with fondant vines and leaves, while the middle tier can feature fondant animals like lions, tigers, and zebras. The top tier can be decorated with a fondant sun and clouds to represent the sky above the jungle.

If you want to make the cake even more interactive, consider adding edible binoculars made from chocolate and fondant. These can be placed on top of the cake or on the sides for a fun and playful touch that kids will love.

How to create a stunning animal print cake

Animal prints are a staple of safari design and make for an eye-catching cake design. You can go for a zebra pattern in black and white or a leopard print in brown and black.

You can create the print pattern using a variety of techniques, such as painting, airbrushing, or even piping buttercream. A fondant or gum paste animal topper can complete the look, making for a cake that is both stylish and wild.

When creating an animal print cake, it’s important to choose the right colors. For example, a zebra print cake can be made more interesting by using shades of gray instead of just black and white. Similarly, a leopard print cake can be made more vibrant by adding pops of orange or yellow.

If you want to take your animal print cake to the next level, consider adding some texture. You can use edible glitter or sanding sugar to create a shimmering effect, or use a textured rolling pin to imprint a pattern onto the fondant or buttercream.

Tips for decorating a safari-themed cake

Decorating a safari-themed cake is all about being creative and having fun. Here are a few tips to help you get started:

  • Use natural colors like greens, browns, and shades of yellow to give your cake a wild feel.
  • Add flowers and foliage made from fondant or gum paste to give your cake a jungle-like appearance
  • Use edible glitter and sprinkles to add some sparkle and shine to your cake.
  • Craft toppers featuring your favorite safari animals or trees to add personality to your cake design.

Another great way to add some excitement to your safari-themed cake is to incorporate different textures. You can use textured fondant or create patterns on your cake using a decorating comb or spatula. You can also add some dimension to your cake by using cut-out fondant shapes to create a 3D effect. Don’t be afraid to experiment with different techniques and designs to make your safari-themed cake truly unique!

Creative jungle-inspired cake designs

There is no shortage of inspiration when it comes to jungle-inspired cake designs. From a half-covered cake with fondant vines and leaves to a fully decked-out cake complete with animatronic jungle animals, there are endless possibilities for creating a unique and charming cake.

You can go for a rustic jungle look or opt for a more polished animal print style. Don’t be afraid to mix and match techniques to make a design that is all your own.

When it comes to flavors, there are also many options to choose from. You can go for a classic chocolate or vanilla cake, or try something more exotic like a coconut or mango flavored cake. Consider incorporating tropical fruits like pineapple or passionfruit into the cake or frosting for an added burst of flavor.

Ideas for incorporating edible animals into your safari cake

If the idea of a cake adorned with lifelike jungle animals excites you, there are plenty of options for incorporating edible animals in your cake design. From fondant elephants, tigers, and monkeys to gum paste or marzipan lions and giraffes, the sky is the limit when it comes to creativity.

If you want an eye-catching centerpiece for your cake, consider making a towering giraffe in fondant or gum paste. The effect can be stunning and add some height to your cake.

Another fun idea is to create a scene on your cake with multiple edible animals. You could have a fondant lion lounging under a gum paste tree while a herd of marzipan elephants graze nearby. This can add a playful and whimsical touch to your cake.

If you want to add some texture to your cake, consider using chocolate shavings or crushed cookies to create a dirt or sand effect. This can be the perfect backdrop for your edible animals and really bring your safari theme to life.

DIY safari cake toppers made from fondant or gum paste

If you’re looking to make a safari-themed cake but don’t have access to pre-made toppers, you can easily make your own using fondant or gum paste. You can make fondant animals by molding the fondant into the desired shape and then painting on details like spots or stripes.

Gum paste is an excellent option if you need a topper that is sturdy enough to stand up. It can be molded, shaped, and sculpted into any shape you like. You can even mix gum paste with fondant to create a pliable, easy-to-work-with material.

When making fondant animals, it’s important to work quickly and keep the fondant covered to prevent it from drying out. You can also add texture to your animals by using tools like toothpicks or small brushes to create fur or scales. Additionally, you can use food coloring to create a variety of colors for your animals, making them more realistic and eye-catching.

If you’re feeling adventurous, you can also try making other safari-themed toppers like trees, rocks, or even a safari jeep. These can be made using a combination of fondant and gum paste, and can add a fun and unique touch to your cake. Just remember to allow enough time for your toppers to dry and harden before placing them on your cake.

Top 10 safari cake design trends of the year

Each year, new safari cake design trends emerge. Some cutting-edge trends for 2021 include:

  • Geode cakes with natural or crystalline gems and stones.
  • Cake pops with animal print patterns or safari animals on top.
  • Fondant and gum paste cacti as decorative elements.
  • Colorful rainbow animal cakes.
  • Glitter-covered cake designs.
  • Animal prints with gold leaf accents.
  • 3D fondant animal shapes as cake toppers.
  • Natural-tone cakes with sugar flower embellishments.
  • Edible gold foil animal silhouettes.
  • Snakeskin fondant cake coverings.

Step-by-step instructions for making a 3D safari cake

A 3D safari cake can be a show-stopper at any event. Here are step-by-step instructions for making your own:

  • Bake your cake in the desired shape, using layered cake or a shaped cake pan
  • Cover the cake with buttercream or fondant to obtain the desired texture of the animal.
  • Mold fondant or gum paste into the desired animal shapes, such as a giraffe or an elephant.
  • Attach the fondant or gum paste sculptures to the cake with edible glue or toothpicks to create a 3D effect.
  • Add final decorations like fondant flowers or trees.

Vegan and gluten-free options for your safari-themed dessert table

Having a safari-themed dessert table doesn’t mean you have to forget about dietary restrictions. Nowadays, there are tons of vegan and gluten-free options that are both delicious and beautiful.

You can opt for vegan cakes made with almond milk or gluten-free cakes made with rice flour. Vegan fondant made with coconut cream and gluten-free gum paste made with potato starch is also available in many shops.

Perfect color combinations for a vibrant, eye-catching safari cake

Colors are an essential aspect of safari cake design. The right choice of color combinations will give your cake a vibrant, eye-catching appeal that will make it stand out.

Bright oranges, yellows, and greens are typical choices for a safari-themed cake. If you want a more subtle effect, try using natural-toned browns, greens, and off-white. Gold, silver, or copper metallic accents can also elevate the design and add a luxurious touch.

How to use edible gold leaf to add luxury to your safari cake design

If you want to add a touch of luxury to your safari cake, consider using edible gold leaf. Edible gold leaf can be applied to fondant, gum paste, or buttercream to create a radiant, shimmering effect on the cake design.

Gold leaf can be used to create borders, stripes, or even highlights on a cake’s surface. It pairs well with natural colors and animal prints to create a luxurious, high-end look.

Tips for transporting your safari cake without damaging the decorations

Transporting a decorated cake can be a daunting task, especially when it comes to a safari-themed cake. Here are a few tips to help ensure that your cake arrives at its destination looking as pristine as when you created it:

  • Use a sturdy cake box or container that is large enough to accommodate the cake and any toppers(like the animal figure) securely.
  • Place non-slip matting underneath the cake to prevent it from sliding around during transportation.
  • Keep your cake cool, and use cold gel packs if necessary to keep it from melting or becoming too soft.
  • Drive slowly and carefully, avoiding any sudden movements or sharp turns that could cause the cake to shift or topple over.
  • Once you arrive at your destination, carefully and slowly remove the cake from the container to prevent any damage to the decorations.

How to make a mini-safari dessert table with matching cupcakes and cookies

If you’re planning a safari-themed event, a mini dessert table is a lovely addition. You can use animal-shaped cookies and cupcakes with animal print liners to create a cohesive look.

A gingham tablecloth and greenery garlands paired with bamboo plates and cups will complete the safari theme. You can mix and match the designs of the cupcakes and cookies to create an even more exciting display. The dessert table can also include a show-stopping safari cake that brings everything together. A small decorated cake is an excellent choice for a mini-dessert table.

With these safari cake ideas, you can create a cake design that turns heads for all the right reasons. Whether you prefer a simple, elegant cake or an elaborate 3D creation, a safari-themed cake is sure to make a statement. Get creative with your design and enjoy the process of bringing your safari cake to life.

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Jungle Safari Cake

October 31, 2022 by Roxy

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I made this Jungle Safari Cake a while ago for Daniel’s 1st birthday party. This post ends my series of posts about a Safari / Jungle Themed birthday party.  Here are all the other posts in case you missed them:

Part I – Dessert Ideas

Part II – Appetizers, Finger Foods & Snack Ideas

Part III – DIY Decoration Ideas + FREE Printables

Part IV – Cheap Party Supplies & Decorations

How to Make Safari / Jungle Animals Fondant Cupcake Toppers – Tiger, Zebra, Giraffe, Elephant, Monkey, Hippo, Bear, Lion

Teddy Bear Fondant Cake Topper

Ingredients

Walnut Cake:

For a 10.5 inch (26.7 cm) round pan: 

  • 45 ml water (8 Tbsp)
  • 150 g flour 
  • 240 g sugar 
  • 4 Tbsp ground walnuts

Double the ingredients to make two 10-inch cakes. 

For a 7 inch (17.7 cm) round pan:

  • 28 ml water (5 Tbsp)
  • 100 g flour 
  • 150 g sugar
  • 2.5 Tbsp ground walnuts

Double the ingredients to make two 7-inch cakes. 

Sugar Syrup to Moisten the Cake :

  • 400 ml water
  • 10 Tbsp sugar
  • 6 Tbsp rum extract 

Whipped Chocolate Ganache Filling :

  • 600 g dark chocolate (baking or couverture chocolate)
  • 1.2 l whipping cream
  • 200 g ground walnuts

Covering the Cake:

  • 5 lbs green fondant ( 2.3 kg)
  • 1 lb white fondant + yellow, orange, brown, dark green and black gel food colouring for the fondant decorations; or you can buy fondant already coloured in those colours 

Other Tools/Items:

  • 10 inch & 7 inch cake boards
  • 4 Boba plastic straws or cake dowels
  • Leaf fondant cutter 
  • Flower plunger cutter
  • Tree bark fondant impression mat  
  • Upper Case Funky Alphabet and Number Tappit Cutters
  • Lower Case Funky Alphabet Tappit Cutters Set
  • Set of 3 Sugar Paste Narrow Leaf Cutters
  • 1.5’’ flower cookie cutter
  • 1’’ circle cutter 
  • 1 Wilton/Ateco round decorating tip #8 
  • A small paint brush 

Making the Cake 

Use the ingredients listed above and follow the step-by-step instructions in this other post to make your 4 cakes.

Bake the cakes, let them cool off and cut each of them horizontally in two.

Make your sugar syrup by boiling the water with the sugar and adding the vanilla extract at the end. Let it cool off.

Making the Filling 

Make the whipped chocolate ganache following the steps in this recipe. Make this at least a 8 hours before you are ready to assemble the cake as it needs to cool off in the fridge before whipping it. 

Set aside 200 g of the whipped ganache to crumb coat the cake before covering it with fondant. 

Then, add the ground walnuts to the remaining whipped ganache and fold them in with a spatula. 

Assembling and Decorating the Cake

Assembling the cake.

Spread some filling on your 10’’ cake board and place the first cake layer on top. Moisten it with sugar syrup and spread whipped chocolate ganache filling on top (~300 g of ganache per layer). Repeat the steps for the 2nd and 3rd cake layers. Lastly, place the 4th cake layer on top and moisten it with sugar syrup. 

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Repeat the steps for the 7’’ cake. You should spread ~ 200g whipped ganache per cake layer. 

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Crumb coat the cakes with a thin layer of the ganache you saved. Refrigerate them for 1-2 hours. 

Covering the Cakes with Fondant

Knead and roll 2/3 of your green fondant to cover the 10’’ inch cake. 

Before rolling out your fondant, sprinkle some powdered sugar or cornstarch on your work surface and knead it until it has a workable consistency and it doesn’t feel and look dry.  

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Use a measuring tape or a piece of string to measure the top and sides of the cake. So if you measured 10’’ across the top and your cake is 4’’ tall that is 18’’ of cake in total so you need to roll out the fondant at least 20 inches in diameter but you should leave an inch or two extra.  Sprinkle some powdered sugar onto your work surface and roll out the green fondant in the approximate shape of your cake (i.e. circle for a round cake). As you are rolling it make sure you lift the fondant occasionally and rotate it 45 degrees to make sure it doesn’t stick to your work surface. If it sticks lift the fondant and sprinkle more powdered sugar or cornstarch.

Gently lift fondant over rolling pin and place it on the side of the cake. Start unrolling the fondant from the side of the cake and across the top to the other side.

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Smooth the fondant with a fondant smoother (or the palm of your hand) starting from the top.  Start to gently pull the fondant out and down around the sides of the cake using one hand and spread the excess fondant and smooth it out using a fondant smoother (or your other hand).

Keep turning the cake and repeating these steps until the sides are smooth and without any ruffles formed towards the bottom. It’s better if you use a fondant smoother since the pressure of your hands could leave marks and the warmth from your hands might make the fondant sticky.

Use your fondant smoother to get rid of any wrinkles and air bubbles as well.  If you see any air bubbles, insert a pin on an angle, release the air and smooth the area again.

Trim the edges at the bottom using an X-Acto knife , a pizza cutter or any other sharp knife you have.

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Repeat the same steps to cover the 7’’ cake and place it on the 7’’ cake board. 

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Cut 4 boba straws or cake dowels to the height of the 10’’ cake and insert them into the cake.

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Spread another bit of frosting on top and place the 7’’ cake on top. 

Making the Fondant Decorations

Sprinkle some powdered sugar or cornstarch on your work surface and roll out the brown fondant. Gently press the tree bark fondant impression mat onto the fondant to give it the wood effect.

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Cut a 3.5’’ x 4.5’’ square to make the wooden sign post. Then, cut a thin 1’’ x 6’’ strip to make the post. Lastly, cut two thin strips for the top and bottom edges of the sign. 

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Assemble the sign post by using a bit of water to glue everything together. 

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Use the tappit cutter to make the number 1 and attach it to your sign. 

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Make the leaves for the palm trees using the leaf cutters and the dark green fondant. Then, for the tree trunk, roll a log out of brown fondant and make some indentations using the back of a knife blade or the blunt knife fondant tool.

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Make the elephant, giraffe and lion as shown in the pictures below. 

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Attach all the fondant decorations to the cake using some water. 

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Use the Upper Case Tappit Cutters and Lower Case Funky Alphabet Tappit Cutters to make the letters of your kid’s name out of yellow fondant. Use the flower plunger cutter to make the small flowers out of white fondant.

Paint the bear paws on the cake using brown food colouring mixed with a few drops of vodka or water. 

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For the Teddy Bear Fondant Cake Topper, follow this link to see the tutorial.

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I made a 5’’ Smash Cake following the same recipes and steps above. You just need to reduce the ingredients – e.g. make each cake out of 4 eggs, use about 300 g of whipped ganache filling. 

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Other posts from this series:

Safari / Jungle Themed First Birthday Party Part I – Dessert Ideas
Safari / Jungle Themed First Birthday Party Part II – Appetizers, Finger Foods & Snack Ideas
Safari / Jungle Themed First Birthday Party Part III – DIY Decoration Ideas + Free Printables Included!
Safari / Jungle Themed First Birthday Party Part IV – Cheap Party Supplies and Decorations
How To Make Safari / Jungle Animals Fondant Cupcake Toppers – Tiger, Zebra, Giraffe, Elephant, Monkey, Hippo, Bear, Lion

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Lions, tigers, and cakes — oh my! From birthdays to baby showers, a jungle theme party is a fun and festive way to celebrate. Tap into your animal nature and take a walk on the wild side with this exciting collection of jungle cake ideas.

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Amazing Jungle Theme Cake Ideas

This curated list of jungle theme cake ideas has a little something for everyone. It features everything from multi-layered, ornately decorated cakes to simple sheet cakes and adorable jungle animal cupcakes. 

Whether it’s a jungle safari birthday cake for a toddler or a graduation cake for your teenager, we’ve got you covered!

With this helpful list of jungle cake ideas, your jungle themed party is sure to be a success. Whip out the cheetah print apron and let’s get to baking!

1. Jungle First Birthday Cake

Celebrate your tiny Tarzan’s first birthday with this charming two-tiered birthday cake. It’s complete with fondant jungle animals including elephants, giraffes, monkeys, and plenty of twisty vines. It also includes a cute smash cake.

2. Cute Animal Jungle Cake

This jungle theme cake is one of the most stunning jungle cake ideas we’ve encountered. It features 3 layers of scrumptious cake and expertly crafted, three dimensional jungle animals. This birthday cake even has a swinging monkey on top!

3. Colorful Jungle Cake

This brightly colored, extravagant cake is host to a menagerie of three dimensional jungle palm trees and animals. This jungle safari cake is just about too cute to eat!

4. Jungle Forest Cake

Get ready to transport to the jungle floor with this creative and colorful jungle cake. Not only does it feature all your favorite jungle animals, it also boasts a waterfall, lots of lush trees, and miniature mushrooms. 

5. Jungle Safari Cake

This is one of those jungle cake ideas that is dressed to impress. The fun doesn’t stop with the adorably expressive jungle critters decorating the three layers. Inside each layer of this jungle safari cake, you’ll discover a different animal print including cheetah spots, zebra pattern, and tiger stripes.

6. Tiered Jungle Cake

This lavishly decorated, jungle theme cake has three layers packed full of jungle flora and fauna. It has the usual jungle animal lineup, plus a few new fondant friends including panda bears, toucans, and hippopotamuses.

7. Pink Jungle Cake

This jungle safari cake is pretty in pink yet just as wild. Two pastel pink layers are lined with fondant jungle animals and carefully crafted foliage. The best part is the rising sun and palm tree scene on top.

8. Jungle Sheet Cake

Throwing a baby shower and looking for jungle cake ideas? This one’s for you! This easy to make sheet cake is adorned with baby jungle animals in front of a background of unfurling ferns. It makes a great birthday cake too.

9. Baby Shower Jungle Cake

Here’s another of the jungle cake ideas made with baby showers in mind. This precious little carrot cake uses fondant jungle creatures and several shades of green to create a quaint jungle scene. My favorite part is the bright green, wispy grass. 

10. Jungle Birthday Cake

This precious birthday cake is made using a numbered cake pan and decorated with layers of homemade marshmallow fondant. The layered leaves create a cover for the baby animals to hide while a monkey swings from tree to tree. 

11. DIY Jungle Cake Decorations

Follow this tutorial and get ready to make a ridiculously cute cake. We’re talking lions with balloons, monkeys with presents, and swimming elephants in party hats. Yes, please!

12. Buttercream Lion Cake

This beautiful two-tiered round cake recipe uses multicolored buttercream frosting and expert piping technique to create the stunning mosaic of a lion. Make this birthday cake and get ready for a rip roaring success!

13. Jungle Cake With Figurines

This two tiered cake is magically transformed into a jungle scene with buttercream grass, a wafer cookie border, and jungle animal figurines as a cake topper. The placement of the animals and wafer cookies gives the cake a fun, dynamic effect.

14. Waterfall Jungle Cake

This eye popping cake has bright, vivid colors and cute jungle critters decorating its two tiers. The jungle green icing pops even more when highlighted by the bright blue waterfall cascading down the side and the fondant animals add so much cuteness to the cake.

15. Simple Jungle Cake

You can easily transform a simple buttercream cake into a jungle theme cake with animal cake toppers and a bit of greenery. This creative recipe makes boulders out of Ferrero Rocher candies and foliage using fresh thyme and rosemary. Brilliant!

16. Elegant Jungle Cake

This enchanting jungle cake uses dainty animal figurines and wispy bits of real foliage for a truly elegant effect. This earth-toned jewel is another one of those jungle cake ideas versatile enough for all ages and all types of celebrations.

17. Jungle Drip Cake

This breathtakingly beautiful cake is stacked high with layers of chocolate cake and buttercream frosting. Melted chocolate is used to create the hypnotizing drip effect that gives this cake its name. Then, figurines of jungle animals and foliage effortlessly transform it into a jungle theme masterpiece. 

18. Lion King Of The Jungle Cake

Delight the little lions in your life with this marvelous little jungle theme cake. This adorable little lion is complete with a flowing buttercream mane and a festive party hat. The recipe includes step by step instructions for birthday cake success. 

19. Gold Jungle

This elegant two tiered cake features vibrant green foliage airbrushed on a white, buttercream frosting backdrop. The second tier is adorned with shimmering gold fondant cutouts of majestically posed jungle animals. This is one of those jungle cake ideas perfect for all ages and occasions! 

20. Jungle Animal Cakes

Bring your favorite creatures to life with these impressive jungle animal cakes. This tutorial contains tips to create zebras, giraffes, lions, elephants, monkeys, and more!

21. Zebra Cake

At first glance, it might not seem like this cake belongs on a list of jungle cake ideas. However, beneath those layers of buttercream frosting, mesmerizing zebra stripes await. Embrace the jungle animals within with this zebra print cake!

Will you be trying one of these delicious cakes to go with your jungle party theme? Let me know in the comments.

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40 Wild Ideas for a Safari-Themed Party

40 Wild Ideas for a Safari-Themed Party

Hey you party animal! Whether you’re planning baby’s first birthday party or an elegant safari-themed wedding, nothing is more fun than animals in party hats and a healthy dose of leopard print . From tiger-striped cupcakes to fancy three-tiered cakes topped with golden lions, we can’t get enough. If you’re feeling the call of the wild, check out these gorgeous and whimsical safari parties to get inspired. Then, go bananas.

1. Wild Animal Party : Line the party table with an animal parade! Just because it’s a safari party doesn’t mean the color palette has to be brown! (via 6th Street Design )

2. Zebra Notes : Technically these are Valentines, but we love the idea of giving out these little cards as invitations. Just tie a little animal onto each card for a fun pre-party favor. (via Sarah M Style )

3. Animal Print Photo Booth : Our very own Creative Director Anj has a particular obsession with animal print, and created a totally wild photo booth for her 30th. (via Anjelika Temple on Flickr )

4. Leopard Print Cake : For a more refined safari theme, paint a white cake with yellow leopard spots and decorate the table with lots of greenery and natural fibers. (via Wedding Chicks )

5. Animal Party : Not only are we loving the animals on the table, the colorful stools are adorable! With a red and white color palette, the safari animals take on an almost circus theme. (via Ikea )

6. Tiger Cupcakes : Meow! These tiger striped cupcakes are actually super easy to make but the effect is amazing! Top them with white frosting and a mini toy tiger for extra wow. (via Amy Atlas )

7. Palm Tree Table Settings : For an adult safari, stick with golds, rich browns and amber. Just the simple touch of a mini palm leaf on each plate adds just the right amount of color. (via The Wedding Chicks )

8. Red and Blue Safari : Even though this is a kids’ party, the simple color palette feels very grown up. (via Ikea )

9. Wild Cake Pop : How cute are these animal print cake pops ?! Get the affect by dripping chocolate horizontally for the zebra stripes or by painting little half circles for the leopard print. (via Popsugar )

10. Zebra Stationery ($18): Send out invitations to your chic safari party using these very glam zebra stripe stationery. Never ones to settle for black and white, we love the pink and blue options.

11. Interactive Wall Decal : Even without the zebra, taping balloons to the wall with zebra washi tape is really cool party decor. (via Catch My Party )

12. Wild Animal Drink Stirrers ($17): If you’re going to be cocktailing , you absolutely must have these golden zoo animal stirrers.

13. Leopard Balloons : This is what your party needs — gold and orange animal print balloons . (via Project Nursery )

14. Wrapped Drinks : Wrap mason jars in burlap and zebra-print ribbon for a classy touch of safari fun. Bonus points for putting them all in a bamboo tray. (via Kara’s Party Ideas )

15. Put a Mask on It : What a cute idea to put an animal mask on each guest’s chair! Not only does it make awesome decor, they can take them home as party favors. (via Celebration At Home )

16. Printed Sunglass Favors ($7): Kids and adults alike will have fun with these neon print sunglasses! Give them out as party favors or use them as a prop in a photo booth !

17. Safari Dessert Table : Cover the dessert bar with a burlap tablecloth and then put all the desserts on trays with cute little handwritten labels. We especially love those animal print cupcakes. (via Kara’s Party Ideas )

18. Girly Safari Party : Holy girly overload! Take a whole new direction and make a pink party with pretty frosted animal sugar cookies and pastel decorations. (via Hostess With the Mostess )

19. Animal Print Mask ($1): Get your party animal on with these adorable masks! We’re pretty sure not just the kids would have fun wearing these.

20. Pink Safari : How cute is this layered cake with the animal and banner topper ! We appreciate the more subtle take on a safari themed party. (via Kara’s Party Ideas )

21. Birthday Animal Gift Wrap ($7): Wrap your presents in this whimsical paper to make your gift table the wildest one ever.

22. DIY Wild Cat Stand : Wish you had these incredibly gorgeous cake stands? Well you’re in luck, because these are actually really easy to make. If gold isn’t your jam (say what?!), reach for a paint bottle of neon green or pink. (via Make )

23. Animal Print Candles ($8): Make a wish on these party candles and your wildest dream just might true.

24. Gum Ball Jars : Another easy DIY alert! Depending on your color preference, you could fill the jars with all kinds of colored candy although we think the gum balls add a fun circus element. (via Pink Pistachio )

25. Baby’s First Safari : This safari party is all glam with a gold and white color scheme. The animal silhouetted banner would be super easy to DIY with a stencil and some spray paint. (via Hostess With the Mostess )

26. Animal Hearted Invites : Inside each of these loving invites is a little toy animal with a heart painted on it! We are most definitely RSVPing yes! (via Design Love Fest )

27. Party Hats : How adorable are those tiny party hats! Sometimes it’s the smallest detail that just takes a party to a whole ‘nother level of charming. (via Pink Pistachio )

28. Giraffe Stencil Glasses : Whether you’re serving milk or cocktails, stenciled zoo animals on the glasses are always a good idea. Mix up the colors or animals so guests remember which drank is there drank. (via Hostess With the Mostess )

29. Zoo Candles ($11): Pick up a pack of these animal candles for a cake topper that does it all.

30. Ruffle Animal Cake : Who would’ve though a ruffled cake would look so good with zoo animals on it! The simplicity of the all white cake makes it the perfect backdrop for all the animal patterns. (via Lil Sugar )

31. Painted Animals : Zoo animals in pajamas? Have you ever seen anything so cute! Just paint cheap toy animals in bright colors and decorate them with mini pom poms. (via Pretty Providence )

32. Face Masks : For the very mature safari party, try a black and gold color palette. These paper mache masks would be incredible in a photo booth! (via The Sweetest Occasion )

33. Neon Jungle: Naturally, we love anything neon, and these animals are pretty much our favorite. Paint them your favorite colors and then use them to top the cake, tie them to gifts or just set them around for extra colorful decor. (via Fellow Fellow)

34. Golden Safari Centerpieces : This is definitely the most glitzy safari we’ve ever seen and we love it. Running a strip of burlap down the middle of the table is the perfect way to show off the delicate gold animals and white flowers. (via Hostess with the Mostess )

35. Glitter Boxes : Why settle for paint when you can add glitter! Just coat toy animals in glue and dip them in colored glitter for some adorable decor. (via Hostess with the Mostess )

36. DIY Party Animal Pendants : Give these necklaces out as party favors, but don’t be surprised if you see your friends wearing them long after the party is over. (via Flamingo Toes )

37. DIY Golden Animal Placeholders : These would be the perfect way to number the tables or to tell guests where to sit. (via Brit + Co )

38. Party Animal Pumpkins : We’re not used to seeing pumpkins outside of Halloween, but it turns out they make really cool zoo animals. Especially that flamingo . (via Studio DIY )

39. Tiny Party Hats : Roll tiny hats out of colored paper and tape them to plastic animals. We can see putting one of these on each cupcake. (via Oh Happy Day )

40. Minimalist Safari Cake : Sometimes the simple look is the most effective and this white cake is charming with just a couple animals on top. Although we feel like they secretly want a party hat. (via Bleubird )

Are you ready to go on the prowl for some cool safari party decor? Would you go with bright colors or paint all your lions gold? Talk to us in the comments below!

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Go On a Wild Adventure with These Safari Theme Party Ideas

Safari theme party: jungle themed birthday cake

For a little explorer, there’s simply no better way to celebrate than a safari theme party. Whether you’re hosting a 1st birthday party or a birthday slumber party for tweens, it’s a theme that you can really bring to life with impressive decor, styling, and treats. 

If you’re ready to host one of the best safari or jungle theme party events of the year, we’re here to help. Get inspiration for your safari theme party with these decor, food, activity, and invitation ideas. 

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You can really go wild with a safari theme party and transform your space into something magical. Here are some of our favorite safari theme party ideas for decor, activities, food, favors, and more. 

1. Make It a Costume Party

If you’re inviting lots of wild ones along to your safari theme party, this is a must-have. Take your birthday party idea to the next level by turning it into a costume party.

Ask your party animals to join you dressed up as their favorite zoo animal or safari creature. Keep it open and let them choose their own costume, or ask people to take an everyday T-shirt and customize it with animal prints or designs to show off their creativity. 

2. Host a Safari-Themed Sleepover Party

We love a sleepover or slumber party , and it feels like this is one of those themes that’s perfect for it. Celebrate an animal birthday or safari get-together by asking your guests to stay overnight and stay up late.

Transform your living space or bedroom into a safari camp with beautifully styled mini tents, or ask people to bring along a sleeping bag for a more rustic feel. Add some themed party decor like balloon garlands, strings of faux leaves, or animal cutouts to really enhance the experience. 

3. Go Wild with Animal Print

What better excuse than a safari theme party to go a little over the top with animal print birthday party decorations? There’s something fun about layering plenty of prints together to create a zany, unique take on the jungle party theme. 

Look for tableware, table covers, party plates, and more safari theme party supplies that heavily feature animal print. Keep it all to one type — like leopard print — or mix in some zebra or giraffe print for a more eclectic look. 

4. Transform Your Space into a Jungle

This idea takes a little more planning and plenty of safari party supplies, but it’s well worth it for a special birthday or occasion. 

Layer hanging backdrops filled with palm leaves or tree-themed fabric, and hang earth-toned balloons, cutouts, or decorations from your ceiling. Invest in some color-changing bulbs to add a cozy glow or create a sunset effect, and add natural textiles and animal decorations to complete the look. 

5. Fill Your Party Venue with Jungle Safari Animals 

When it comes to planning the ultimate safari theme party, you can’t go wrong with plenty of jungle animals. Whether you fill the space with them, or hide them around as a fun mini game for the kids, it’s a super fun way to bring the theme to life. 

Use animal cutouts to create an adorable photo booth area, or feature tiny toy jungle animals as part of a themed centerpiece or table decoration. How and where you display the animals is up to you, but it wouldn’t be a safari theme party without them.

6. Host a Jungle Obstacle Course

Safari theme party: African Safari Invitation

Design: Claudia Owen

If you’re looking for something to tire out your wild ones, a jungle-themed obstacle course is a wonderfully interactive idea. It’s an ideal activity for kids of all ages, and you can tailor it to your theme, group, or event type. 

You can create your own obstacle course using everyday objects like couch cushions or hula hoops, or invest in an inflatable obstacle course for a big milestone birthday celebration. However you choose to do it, this is a great way to use up some of that energy ahead of cake time.

7. Set Up a DIY Crafting Area

Create a space where younger guests can relax (and still be creative) with a crafting area. Set up a party table somewhere away from the noise and offer your guests fun ways to engage in themed crafts. Download printable animal coloring pages, or find the instructions and materials for a DIY safari craft for kids . It’s a sweet way to offer a place to calm down while still having plenty of fun.

8. Splash Out on a Safari Theme Birthday Cake

If you’re putting on a safari theme party for a birthday celebration, you’ll need a cake that fits the occasion. Whether you opt for an expertly baked masterpiece or a homemade treasure with an adorable cake topper, it’s sure to be one of the guests’ highlights. 

You can take a jungle theme cake in a variety of directions. Choose a simple sponge cake and add a personalized cake topper, or go minimal and stylish with a giant palm leaf design. Think about what the guest of honor would love to see as you all sing “happy birthday.”

9. Give Your Birthday Buffet a Safari Theme Twist

Buffets are great for a kids’ birthday party because people can pick their favorite snacks and treats without too much going to waste. It’s perfect for those picky little eaters who just want to fill a plate with cheese, crackers, or cocktail sausages. 

To liven up your birthday buffet, give your foods a safari twist. These monkey sandwiches are adorable, and this giraffe cake dessert board is a gorgeous way to get your guests enjoying lots of fresh fruit. For snacks, a jungle safari trail mix is easy to make and works great as a sleepover midnight treat. 

10. Create Themed Party Favor Bags

Your safari theme party is turning out to be epic, so you’ll want party favors that live up to the same hype as your main event. Luckily, you can put together goodie bags that match this theme quickly, easily, and affordably. 

Choose a favor bag or box with a safari theme or animal print design, then add in a few classic items like stickers, candy, and bubbles. For an extra treat, send your guests home with a safari animal cupcake or a personalized animal pencil or coloring set. 

Exciting Safari Theme Party Invites

Safari theme party: Jungle Wild Invitation

Design: frau brandt (photo courtesy of Angela & Evan Photography)

This is one of those birthday party themes that absolutely needs an exciting party invite to match. Here are some of our most-loved online invitations for your themed get-together — whether it’s a jungle birthday party or safari baby shower party .

First Safari Invitation

Safari theme party: First Safari Invitation

Design: frau brandt

For all those little babies celebrating their first birthday, this First Safari invitation is a lovely way to mark the moment. The gorgeous, soft illustrations are ideal for this momentous occasion. 

Swing On By Invitation

Safari theme party: Swing On By Invitation

Looking for something more contemporary? This Swing On By invitation is the perfect mix of modern and adorable, with a fun monkey illustration and modern typefaces. 

Calling All Party Animals Invitation

Calling All Party Animals Invitation

Design: Jessie Steury

For a safari theme party that blends cute with mischievous, this Calling All Party Animals invitation is an ideal match. We love the bold yet sweet illustrations on this design, which is great for an all-out costume party or an understated sleepover. 

Classic Cheetah Print Invitation

Classic Cheetah Print Invitation

For a more sophisticated safari theme party, this Classic Cheetah Print invite is one of our top picks. The black and gold palette is ideal for an adult birthday party, or a teen who wants something a little more dramatic and contemporary than a cutesy jungle invitation. 

X Marks the Spot Invitation

X Marks the Spot Invitation

Design: Shiny Penny Studio

Whether you’re hosting a slumber party or outdoor safari theme party, this X Marks the Spot invitation works perfectly. The watercolor background complements the sweet illustrations, and it says “safari” without being too over-the-top about the theme — leaving some mystery for your guests. 

Host a Spectacular Safari-Themed Birthday Party in Style

A safari theme party is one of the best ways to celebrate a special moment for adventurers of all ages. Whether you recreate a safari experience in your backyard or keep it simple with a more contemporary take on the theme, it’s a lovely way to get together and wish someone a very happy birthday. 

Once you’ve decided on your safari theme direction, look for an invite that’s just as creative. Explore our birthday invitation designs to choose a template, personalize it, and send it on its way to your excited party guests.

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13 Ideas for an Adorable Safari Baby Shower Cake

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If you are hosting a baby shower with a safari theme, you may be looking for safari baby shower cake ideas. We have some excellent jungle animal inspiration to help you host the best baby shower for the mom-to-be. Keep reading to learn more!

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Safari Baby Shower Cakes

There are so many fun jungle safari cake options for baby showers! Here are a few of our favorites.

Green Safari Cake

A green cake with a jungle theme is perfect for a safari cake! You can use various shades of green and add greenery and jungle animals.

Neutral Jungle Theme Cake

You could also opt for a neutral jungle theme cake. Use neutral colors for the fondant, and then add leaves and a few safari animals for decor.

Safari Baby Shower Cake Pops

Cake pops are also fun for a safari-themed baby shower! You can match the other party decorations for cake pops if you wish. For example, if your safari theme is primarily greens, make cake pops in shades of green with tiny gold animal cake toppers.

You could also make cake pops with zebra stripes and cheetah print!

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Safari Baby Shower Cupcakes

If you prefer cupcakes, there are also cute safari-themed cupcake options!

Jungle Cupcakes

Jungle cupcakes are a yummy, festive idea for a safari baby shower! You can make cupcakes with buttercream frosting and then add cupcake toppers! There are many options for cupcake toppers, such as baby animals.

You could also make jungle cupcakes with jungle animals directly on the cupcakes!

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Safari Baby Shower Cake Toppers

Add cake toppers to any of these cake ideas! You can add a themed cake topper to any plain cake to help it fit the safari theme. Here are some text ideas for jungle baby shower cake toppers:

  • It’s A Girl
  • Born To Be Wild
  • Welcome To The Jungle

Safari Baby Shower Cake for a Boy

Here are a few ideas if you are looking for a baby shower cake specifically for a baby boy.

Blue Jungle Cake

A cake with shades of blue and pops of green jungle leaves is perfect for celebrating a new baby boy! Use white frosting and then add shades of blue or blue watercolor. Complete with greenery and jungle safari animals.

Green Cheetah Spots Cake

Cheetah spots on a cake are perfect for a jungle-themed baby shower! Use any base frosting color you would like, and add green cheetah spots with food dye or edible paint.

Safari Baby Shower Cake for a Girl

There are ways to make safari baby shower cakes specifically for a baby girl!

Pastel Jungle Cake

A pink pastel jungle cake is perfect for celebrating a baby girl! For this cake, use white frosting and various shades of pink splashes. You can also add white and gold sprinkles to complete the look. Top with gold safari animals!

Gold Safari Animal Cake

Gold and pink are beautiful colors to celebrate a baby girl! Use gold frosting and add pink for a pop of color on a cake. Add gold leaves and pretty safari animals.

How Do You Make a Madagascar Cake?

A Madagascar cake is perfect for a jungle safari baby shower! T here are many ways that you can make a Madagascar cake. If you want to keep it simple, bake a cake with two layers and frost it with white fondant or frosting.

Order Madagascar figurines , and then top your cake with these figurines! You could add additional greenery, such as palm leaves.

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How Do You Make Leopard Print Cakes?

To make a leopard print cake:

  • Start by baking a cake and frosting it.
  • Use gold edible paint or food coloring to paint on the spots.
  • Create a variety of shapes and sizes.
  • Outline the spots with black edible paint or food coloring.
  • Leave some gaps when outlining the spots!
  • Add a few black spots in any empty spaces!

How Do You Make a Zebra Cake?

It’s pretty easy to make a zebra cake! The key is to make two different colors of cake batter – typically white and black. Add a scoop of the white batter to a cake pan and a scoop of the black cake batter. Continue repeating the alternating batter colors until you use all of the batter!

Ensure that your white and black batter do not overlap or touch. Doing so is the key to creating the zebra look.

How Do You Make a Giraffe Cake?

Make a cute DIY giraffe cake with just a little cake decorating! Start by baking a cake. Then frost with yellow fondant.

Then make brown fondant for giraffe spots. You will also need to color fondant for the giraffe eyes. You can add ears and ossicones to the giraffe if you like!

If fondant seems challenging, you could also bake a cake and then top it with a giraffe figurine and other cake toppers!

There are plenty of other ways to to incorporate a safari theme into your baby shower! To help, we’ve put together this great guide for planning a safari theme baby shower !

Macy Westlund is a writer and contributor for Bespoke Baby Shower. Macy is the oldest of five and has a large extended family and has been attending baby showers for as long as she can remember.

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Jungle Theme Baby Shower Cake

By: Author Kelli Miller

Posted on Published: August 19, 2020  - Last updated: April 15, 2024

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Make this jungle theme baby shower cake to be king of the jungle–the jungle baby shower that is. In all seriousness, though, it’s easy, fun and brings all the safari animals to the party!

This fun cake idea makes the perfect Jungle Theme Baby Shower Ideas !

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And whether or not this is the first time you’re hosting a baby shower or the five-hundredth, check out these my favorite tips for  how to host a baby shower  that will make all the monkeys at your baby shower howl!

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But back to this easy DIY baby shower centerpiece. You can make these in about 15-20 mintues, did you realize that?! Can you believe how quickly you can change the landscape of your baby shower and bring the theme in so well–and bring some diapers to the new mom to help her with all the wee-wee?!

Yeah, definitely consider making one for this baby shower–I’m all in, can you tell?!

Let’s get to making.

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Jungle Baby Shower Cake Inspiration

Slow the train down, though…because I get it…maybe you’re not crafty. I am with you. Sometimes I don’t like to make stuff. It’s ok.

Too much stuff to do or no energy to create–I. Get. It.

And so, to help you out–if you’re in that place right now, here’s a few awesome jungle themed diaper cakes that you can just have delivered to the party.

  • Stuffie-Topped Safari Diaper Cake
  • Jungle Mini- Diaper Cakes
  • Jeep-Shaped Jungle Diaper Cake
  • Soft Elephant Diaper Cake
  • Ruffled Lion Diaper Cake
  • Gender Neutral Simple Diaper Cake

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Necessary Materials to Make a Baby Shower Cake with a Jungle Theme:

Ok. So, if you’re like “nah, I’ll make one” I’m also with you–making a diaper cake doesn’t have to be hard. Just 20-ish minutes from start to finish, right?! So, to make a standard diaper cake, you just need a handful of things:

  • Diapers  (obviously)
  • 12-inch Cake Plate
  • Rubber Bands
  • You may also want a couple of receiving blankets, but they’re not necessary–you see plenty of diaper cakes without them.

To personalize my jungle diaper cake, I also grabbed a few little things to add that “final touch”.

  • A baby giraffe stuffie
  • Some baby lotion or shampoo
  • A cute onesie

Fun Jungle Baby Shower Decorations:

So, I went overboard, of course, and made a whole coordinated set of decorations and more that goes with this adorable jungle diaper cake. And you can find each of the coordinated items below:

  • Jungle Baby Shower Games
  • Jungle Themed Shower Decoration Pieces  (the mini-banner, big banner, cupcake toppers, bow centerpiece and table scatter)
  • Printable Jungle Baby Shower Invitations

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Tips and Tricks to Make a Jungle Diaper Cake:

Because I’ve made a few diaper cakes in my time, I have a few tips for making them right the first time.

  • If you have leftover diapers, don’t panic! Just make a fourth tier for the diaper cake or toss them in a gift bag for the mom-to-be.
  • Lumpy sides on your diaper cake? No worries. Add a few rubber bands to tighten it all up. Or, wrap some ribbon snugly around the center of your diaper cake in order to hide the lumps.
  • Add a bit of loose tulle under your diaper cake to hide the cake plate.

Jut How Many Diapers Do You Need to Make a Diaper Cake?

Although it sounds like a lot of diapers, basically, to make a simple 3-tier diaper cake, you really don’t need to many. Here’s what I used:

  • 1 Small Package Newborn Size Diapers – about 20
  • 1 Large Package Size 1 Diapers – about 75

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More Jungle Baby Shower Ideas

  • Everything You Need to Know About Throwing a Surprise Shower
  • All the Best Jungle Baby Shower Ideas
  • How to Throw the Best Baby Sprinkle

           

Jungle Baby Shower Food Ideas:

  • Rotel Dip With Ground Beef – For a wild time with appetizers, you always have to have a good cheese dip on the table.
  • Hawaiian Blue Mocktail – Don’t monkey around with drinks, make this awesome mocktail that all the guests will whoop for!
  • Meat and Cheese Plate Ideas – Charcuterie is the newest trend that’s been around forever and ever. And these ideas are the best you’ll find.

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Jungle Themed Baby Shower Diaper Cake

Just a few minutes and you have the most fun little centerpiece for your jungle themed baby shower--a fun jungle baby shower diaper cake!

  • 1 Small Package Newborn Size Diapers (about 20)
  • 1 Medium Package Size 1 Diapers (about 75)
  • Graduated Cake Pans (size 6, 8 and 9 1/2)
  • 12-inch Cake Board/Plate
  • 12-24 Large Rubber Bands
  • 1 Receiving Blanket
  • 1 Baby Blanket
  • 1 Giraffe Stuffed Animal for a Diaper Cake Topper
  • 1 Cardboard Tube (paper towel roll), optional
  • 2 Baby Socks, optional
  • 3 Baby Onesies, optional
  • Hot Glue Gun & Glue
  • Tape, optional

Instructions

  • Remove the diapers from their packaging.
  • Stack the newborn sized diapers 3-4 at a time, fanning them out horizontally and forming a spiral, fit inside the smallest cake pan.
  • Fill the cake pan with the diapers completely, then wrap a rubber band around them, securing them in the shape of the pan.
  • Remove the cake pan and set aside the roll of diapers.
  • Repeat creating a roll of diapers using the size 1 diapers in both the second largest and largest cake pans.
  • Place the largest diaper roll on top of the cake board/plate. Optional: tape this in place--however, be aware that this could damage the diapers.
  • Wrap the baby blanket around the largest diaper roll, folding the blanket to only be as wide as the diapers are tall.
  • Wrap a rubber band around the baby blanket, securing it in place around the diaper roll.
  • Fan the tutu out on top of the largest diaper roll, spreading it out neatly.
  • Place the second largest diaper roll on top of the tutu.
  • Wrap the receiving blanket around the second largest diaper roll, folding the blanket to only be as wide as the diapers are tall.
  • Place the smallest diaper roll on top of the second largest.
  • Wrap the receiving blanket around the smallest diaper roll, folding the blanket to only be as wide as the diapers are tall.
  • Wrap a rubber band around the receiving blanket, securing it in place around the diaper roll.
  • To hide the rubber bands, wrap a ribbon around the diaper rolls, hot gluing or taping them in place. To avoid damaging a diaper, hot glue only ribbon-to-ribbon.
  • Add giraffe stuffed animal topper.
  • Hot glue paper roses onto the ribbons, stacking them carefully so as not to get the hot glue on the blankets or diapers.
  • Decorate as desired. I added a onesie hanging off the top tier, some baby gear and a couple of sock/onesie cupcakes. To make the sock/onesie cupcakes, just fold the onesies in half, then roll them up, with an inside-out sock in the middle. Then, when the onesie is rolled tightly, fold the sock up around the onesie to secure it in place.

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How to Make a Jungle Diaper Cake

Are you looking for a jungle-themed baby shower gift idea? Or are you organizing a jungle-themed shower and looking for the perfect decorative centerpiece? Well, a jungle theme diaper cake could be just what you’re looking for.

Although you might think diapers are an unusual gift, actually the mom of a newborn can never have enough of them, so your gift will be a lifesaver. The creativity you put into making the diaper cake is also something the mom-to-be will really appreciate.

Plus, with these step-by-step instructions, you’ll find it’s easy and fun to make a jungle themed diaper cake.

1. Gather What You’ll Need to Make a Jungle Diaper Cake

102 Pampers Swaddlers Diapers (size 1 or 2)

3 cake pans (10”, 8” and 6”)

3 large rubber bands

Empty toilet paper rolls

Round, cardboard cake base that is at least 10” across

4 yards of ribbon

Assortment of washcloths, bibs, stuffed animals, and pacifiers

Decorative artificial branches and leaves

Hot glue gun

2. Create the Tiers of the Cake

Create the Tiers of the Cake

Place some of the Pampers Diapers into the largest (10”) cake pan. Fan the diapers against the edge of the pan to create a spiral shape, and keep adding diapers until the pan is full. Adjust the diaper edges to create an evenly spaced spiral.

Place a toilet paper tube in the center of the spiral so it maintains its shape. Then slide a rubber band around the spiral of diapers to hold them all in place. The spiral should be nice and firm.

Repeat this process using the 8” pan and the 6” pan.

3. Prepare the Base of the Cake

Prepare the Base of the Cake

Place the cardboard cake base on a flat surface.

Arrange the artificial branches so they cascade over the sides of the cake base. Hot glue leaves onto the cardboard as well. Set aside to dry.

4. Place Each Diaper Tier on Top of One Another

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Remove the toilet paper tubes before stacking, then stack each diaper layer on top of the other from biggest to smallest. Place the ‘cake’ onto the cake base.

5. Decorate Your Cake With a Jungle Theme

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To decorate the cake, wrap ribbon around each layer so that you cover the rubber bands. Secure the ribbon ends with hot glue. Remember not to get any glue on the diapers.

You can also place a thinner, decorative ribbon on top of the first ribbon to create a contrasting, layered look.

Fill the hollow core of the diaper cake with bibs, washcloths, or other baby accessories that fit.

6. Finish Decorating

Finish Decorating

Decorate the outside of the cake with jungle-themed stuffed animals and pacifiers.

OK, need a quick recap? Here’s a short video taking you through how to make the jungle diaper cake once more:

Now that you’re at the end of our jungle diaper cake instructions, how is your diaper cake looking? We’re sure the mom-to-be will love it.

If you’re helping to organize the baby shower, get more inspiration by watching this short jungle theme baby shower video , and take a look at our handy checklist , which covers everything you'll need to do to throw a memorable shower.

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    Neutral Jungle Theme Cake. You could also opt for a neutral jungle theme cake. Use neutral colors for the fondant, and then add leaves and a few safari animals for decor. Safari Baby Shower Cake Pops. Cake pops are also fun for a safari-themed baby shower! You can match the other party decorations for cake pops if you wish.

  21. Jungle Theme Baby Shower Cake

    Stack the newborn sized diapers 3-4 at a time, fanning them out horizontally and forming a spiral, fit inside the smallest cake pan. Fill the cake pan with the diapers completely, then wrap a rubber band around them, securing them in the shape of the pan. Remove the cake pan and set aside the roll of diapers.

  22. Safari Animal Print Cake Pops

    Place on a parchment-lined baking tray. Repeat until all the mixture is used up. Place tray into the refrigerator for 1 hour. Coat the Cake Pops: Melt the white chocolate with coconut oil in a tall mug or measuring cup. Dip ¼-inch of a cake pop stick into the chocolate, and then insert it halfway into the cake ball.

  23. How to Make a Jungle Theme Diaper Cake

    1. Gather What You'll Need to Make a Jungle Diaper Cake. 2. Create the Tiers of the Cake. Place some of the Pampers Diapers into the largest (10") cake pan. Fan the diapers against the edge of the pan to create a spiral shape, and keep adding diapers until the pan is full.