The baby shower is an American custom that has recently become increasingly popular in Europe. Usually a small celebration is held a month before the birth - the organization is organized by the best friend. She invites relatives and other friends. The party takes place in the afternoon and lasts about 2-3 hours. The expectant mothers are pampered with gifts and flowers. The women also give useful tips on baby care. As a thank you for your attention, sweets and rolls are served. If you dare, you can even make the so-called baby cake yourself /or just lovingly decorate it/.
The cake may seem like a complex baking project at first glance, but a few tricks actually help. For example, the recipe for cake with strawberries and cream – you can use the recipecan be found in our article here– is pretty simple. The cake is then covered with icing and decorated with cake decorations - sugar flowers, animal figures and other imaginative ornaments will transform it into a real highlight.
Our tip – match the theme of the cake with the rest of the decorations and lovingly arrange a buffet for the guests. Combinations between pink/blue and gold look elegant, combinations between pastel colors green/orange and yellow are playful and modern, and you can choose white for the vintage style decoration.
If you don't dare and don't want to experiment at the last minute, you can simply buy a ready-made cake and then lovingly label it. In the USA, the cake is traditionally decorated with a meaningful letter made of sugar - this can be the first letter of the child or the mother.
