One way we save money on birthdays is by making our own birthday cakes. This not only saves us money but has also become a tradition in our family. The kids are always excited to see what kind of cake I can come up with. I made this cake for my sons birthday today. He turned 4. His request was a monkey cake with chocolate chips. I used regular store bought cake mix and frosting. The dark frosting is chocolate and the lighter frosting is vanilla that I tinted with brown coloring. I used chocolate chips for the eyes, nostrils and mouth.
Total cost of the cake, roughly $3.00.
Linked to Frugal Friday at Life as Mom.
The monkey cake is so cute! I agree about making birthday cakes at home to save money. I think they're also extra-special in our memories and photo albums.
ReplyDeleteThis year was the first year we made our own cake for our son. It was a simple chocolate cake with chocolate icing. We crumbled up oreo cookies and placed gummy worms on top! It was a delicious dirt cake! It was MUCH cheaper and we will definitely be doing that next year!
ReplyDeleteThat looks great! I am making (will attempt it anyway) a star wars cake for my son's birthday cake this weekend. should be interesting!
ReplyDeleteI have always enjoyed making my kids cakes. I love that most companies that sell cake mixes have GREAT tutorials on thier web sites. Both Betty Crocker and Pillsbury have nice ones.
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