It's time to play the music. It's time to light the lights. It's time to eat the Muppets for dessert tonight! OK, we'd never want to take a bite out of our favorite puppet-like creatures, but if your little one is begging for a Muppet-themed birthday (especially since Muppets Most Wanted hits theaters on March 21), then you may be struggling to create the perfect cake. Whether you plan on making it from scratch or handing the task to your favorite baker, these 20 decadent desserts are meant to inspire and amaze your little Muppet fan on their special day.
Kermit the Frog
We can't get enough of this larger-than-life amphibian.
Source: Flickr user Creative Cakes by Julie [1]
The Muppet Surprise
We'd love these guys to pop out of our cake!
Source: Flickr user There For the Baking [2]
Miss Piggy
Excuse us, but we want this cake all to ourselves.
Source: Instagram user theoriginalsueberry [3]
Muppet Cupcakes
Make individual treats to highlight each important character.
Source: Cupcake Ocassions [4]
Mahna Mahna
This cake makes us want to sing a certain song.
Source: Flickr user The Perfectionist Confecitonist [5]
Muppets Rock
These guys know how to please a crowd!
Source: Flickr user CliffordCakes [6]
The Great Gonzo
We almost don't want to slice into this adorable creation.
Source: Instagram user immollyjust [7]
Muppet Cake Pops
Who wouldn't love a bite-size version of their favorite Muppet?
Source: Flickr user Bakerella [8]
Dr. Teeth and the Electric Mayhem
Bright colors and funky patterns help pay tribute to Animal and his bandmates.
Source: Flickr user Kim Kennedy Art [9]
Kermit the Frog and Company
Because one Kermit is never enough!
Source: Instagram user flisgaynor [10]
Fozzy the Bear
We're going waka waka over the cake replica of our favorite bear.
Source: Instagram user bitesofsweetness [11]
Muppet Toppers
Dress up some store-bought creations with Muppet printables.
Source: Flickr user Death by Cupcakes [12]
The Muppet Stars
This cake shows some serious love for the Muppets.
Source: Flickr user Charley and the Cake Factory [13]
Kermit and Fozzy the Bear
This dynamic duo takes the cake — literally!
Source: Flickr user Amanda’s Cakes [14]
The Muppet Movie
This cake features stars from 2011's The Muppets, including newbie Walter.
Source: Flickr user Neil Dickinson [15]
Miniature Muppets
These guys look a little more Muppet Babies than Muppets Most Wanted.
Source: Instagram user marie_cakes [16]
So Many Muppet (Cupcakes)
Even a few Sesame Street characters snuck their way onto this display.
Source: Flickr user There For The Baking [17]
Muppet Name
One little boy got a very special Muppet cake!
Source: Hostess With the Mostess [18]
Kermit the Frog Cake Topper
It's not easy being green, unless you're sitting on top of a cake.
Source: Flickr user Helen [19]
The Rainbow Connection
Muppets really come in all shapes, sizes, and colors.
Source: Flickr user Mark Kenny [20]