25 Cakes For Your Little Prince or Princess

Does your son think he's prince of the playground? Does your daughter don a crown everywhere she goes? Then congratulations — you are the proud parent of a royal baby (just not the royal baby). As the mom of a future ruler, you'll probably be forced to throw a lavish celebration or two, and we all know that no party, royal or otherwise, is complete without a cake. But just how does one create a crown-worthy confection? Check out some pieces of sweet inspiration, fit for your little prince or princess. Source: Instagram

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All the Frills

All the Frills

This two-tiered cake has everything a royal lady needs — a bow, a crown, and lots of pink! Source: Instagram user esperanzarose

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Disney Babies

Disney Babies

Can you find the younger versions of some favorite Disney princesses? Source: Instagram user butterfly4bell

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Crowning Cupcake

Crowning Cupcake

Top store-bought or homemade confections with a fondant headpiece. Source: Instagram user cakeitbyjoan

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Shining Princess

Shining Princess

Add a few fondant stars to make your cake pop. Source: Instagram user lauracastanod

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Cinderella's Carriage

Cinderella's Carriage

We spy a very special slipper! Source: Instagram user caksbyboo

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Dressed to Impress

Dressed to Impress

If your little one can't pick a favorite princess, make sugar cookies of all their dresses. Source: Instagram user bethany.lew

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Pretty Pretty Princess

Pretty Pretty Princess

Place a toy crown on top of a cake for some royal decor. Source: Instagram user lauracaulxx

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Royal Sisters

Royal Sisters

Do you want to build these Frozen princesses? It's really not that hard. Source: Instagram user feli_bee

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Sweet Scepter

Sweet Scepter

Simply stick sugar cookies on a stick to make guests their own edible wands. Source: Instagram user taniarotoli

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Picture-Perfect Palace

Picture-Perfect Palace

Ice cream cones are the key to constructing this royal home. Source: Instagram user yumyumyummyrumblecakes

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The Princess and the Pea

The Princess and the Pea

Re-create this classic fairy tale with some cake and a crown. Source: Instagram user cuppycakes___

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Frosted Fashion

Frosted Fashion

Use paper cutouts and colored icing to create these princess cupcakes. Source: Instagram user bettymaysbakery

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Gang's All Here

Gang's All Here

Use figurines to create this sweet concoction. Source: Instagram user sugarlovebykimi

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Pint-Size Princess

Pint-Size Princess

Trade in tiered cakes for tiny confections. Source: Instagram user heavenly.tiers

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Sweet Snow White

Sweet Snow White

But where are her seven dwarfs? Source: Instagram user redrosecake

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White Party

White Party

White fondant and gold accents give the cake a more mature look. Source: Instagram user cakemebabynl

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Dress Pops

Dress Pops

If you have the skills and patience, these Disney pops are a great dessert option. Source: Instagram user superbakedgoods

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Welcome Home

Welcome Home

We wouldn't mind living in a palace made of cake, would you? Source: Instagram user karenscupcakesbyk2005

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Kiss the Frog

Kiss the Frog

That's one frog we wouldn't mind smooching. Source: Instagram user rodrec12

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Glitter Girl

Glitter Girl

Jazz up a sugar cookie with some colorful crystals. Source: Instagram user rupa_owen

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Minnie Princess

Minnie Princess

Combine her love of Disney with her love of royalty. Source: Instagram user krisota

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The Royal Outfit

The Royal Outfit

Arrange cupcakes to create an adorable outfit fit for a princess. Source: Instagram user muncygirl