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Letter cakes are all the rage right now—and for good reason! They're not only beautiful but also incredibly versatile, making them the perfect choice for birthdays, anniversaries, and any celebration that calls for a personalized touch. With DoughCuts' reusable letter cake templates, creating these show-stopping cakes is easier than ever, even if you're a beginner.
Want to jump right in?Shop our reusable letter cake templates and get started!
Before we dive into the step-by-step guide, let’s make sure you’ve got everything you need. Here's a quick list of tools and ingredients to set you up for success:
Reusable Letter Cake Templates (Shop now)
Baking tray (12-inch or larger)
Parchment paper
Sharp knife or cake cutting tool
Piping bags and nozzles (great for adding pretty decorations)
Your favorite cake recipe (try ourSimple Vanilla Cake Recipe orChocolate Cake Recipe)
Buttercream, ganache, or whipped cream (Need a buttercream recipe? Check out ourdelicious buttercream options!)
Decorations: Fresh fruits, edible flowers, chocolates, sprinkles
Start with your favorite cake recipe. If you need inspiration, check out ourdelicious cake recipes. Bake the cake in a large tray, allowing it to cool completely before cutting.
Place your DoughCuts template over the cooled cake. Ideally, the cake would be chilled in the fridge for at least an hour to make cutting out the shapes easy. Gently cut around the template with a sharp knife to create the perfectletter shape.
💡Use a sharp, serrated knife to cut around your letter template. Hold the knife as level, or straight up and down as you can for a smooth, straight edge.
If you’re going for a multi-layer cake, repeat the process and add a layer of your filling (buttercream, ganache or cream with optional extras such as curd, jam or freeze dried fruits) between the layers to hold everything together. For the best results, try using our buttercream recipes for smooth and delicious layers.
Here’s the fun part! Pipe buttercream onto the cake in dollops or swirls, then add your choice of decorations. Fresh fruits, flowers, cookies, fondant shapes, pretzels and chocolates work beautifully.
Make It Ahead: Bake the cake layers ahead of time and freeze them. When ready, just defrost and decorate!
Keep It Sturdy: Refrigerate your cake until you're ready to serve.
Decorating Themes: Match your decorations to the occasion—choose the recipient's favourite colours or even their sports team colours, match the event theme - the options are limitless to personalise your cake in whatever theme you wish.
Absolutely! Our templates are designed to be used again and again. Just wash them with warm soapy water and let them dry before storing.
Most of our templates fit a standard baking tray, creatingletter cakes that are perfect for sharing. The letter templates are all 11" tall, so fit in a 12" tall baking pan or tray with sides. The letter cakes with two layers will generally serve 15-20 guests. If you need to feed more people you can add a layer or two to your cake.
Yes! These templates are versatile and can be used for cookies, cookie cakes, fondant shapes, and even craft projects. Check out our recipesfor all the different ways you can use the letter templates.
If you want to start baking right away, check out ourPrint-at-Home Letter Templates for an instant download option!
With our reusable letter cake templates, creating beautiful cakes is a breeze. Shop our full range of templates here and start planning your next baking project today!
Happy baking from the DoughCuts team!
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