4 celebration cakes for every occasion

Spectacular layer cakes and party-worthy cupcakes. - by Ellie Vernon

Andre Martin

We've put together four sensational layer cakes for you to bake, plus party-worthy cupcakes. The frosted layer cakes look spectacular but are surprisingly simple when you follow our steps and pictures.

And, they all use 20cm cake tins, so you can spend your money on beautiful blooms and decorations instead of buying tins in sizes you'll probably never use again.

Get ready to wow the crowd with your swoon-worthy creations and let the celebrations begin!

1. The ultimate chocolate cake

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Say congratulations with this choccy crowd-pleaser! Stack and ice three cakes with gorgeous ganache for a triple-layered treat crowned with berries and blooms. Click here for the recipe.

2. White chocolate and raspberry cake

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This blooming beauty has white chocolate in the batter and frosting, so it's definitely one for the sweet tooths! Click here for the recipe.

3. Caramel mud cake with figs, hazelnut and toffee

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This masterpiece of mud cake is easier than it looks, promise! Layered with lashings of cream, drizzled with caramel sauce and decorated with toffee shards, foliage, figs, meringues and more, it's a feast for the eyes as well. Click here for the recipe.

4. Pink champagne and vanilla bean cake

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Three cheers for champagne cake, which makes a luscious and decadent dessert for the grown-ups to enjoy! And don't stop there, make sure you have extra bubbles to serve with this party star. Click here for the recipe.