Exchange Forum by Sharon Bowers Save the sugary sophistication for adult cakes. Make children's cakes bright, boisterous and fanciful.
Kids especially love different shapes, whether baked or trimmed that way.
Frosting color is crucial. Hot pink, blue or purple might not be the adult idea of appetizing, but kids love the outrageousness. If you start with a round or square cake, use a cheerfully colored frosting and cover it with decorative shapes. That way, you're halfway there. If you don't have shaped pans, you can trim a cake into a shape, using a serrated knife for a smooth cut that won't crush the cake.