jungle safari theme birthday cake

Gorgeous Safari Cakes For A Special Occasion

Hi friends! Safari cakes are among the most popular trends for birthday parties, baby showers, and special occasions! Many beautiful elements go into a safari cake, such as gold animal cake toppers, edible gold splatter, fondant animals, fondant leaves, and many more. The theme is also interchangeable with jungle-themed cake. How can you not like it? I rounded up a group of gorgeous safari cake ideas for your pleasure of viewing!

Safari Cake Ideas

Stunning safari cake.

Such a beautiful cake with rice paper sails and a custom name plaque! I’ve had the pleasure of featuring her on my blog; click here .

Golden Safari Cake

I love the overlap buttercream on the bottom of the cake. Gorgeous cake.

King of The Jungle

All of the details on this cake are incredible!

Jungle Birthday Cake

What a lovely cake. CHocolate spheres are a wonderful addition!

Gorgeous Tiered Cake

I love the palette painting on the top tier because it mimics the grass and fields. Please take a read about her baking journey here .

Colored Stenciled Cake

As you can see, there are endless options to make a safari cake like this with a stencil and multi-colored buttercream.

First Birthday Safari Cake

This is a pretty adorable birthday cake! Using fondant animals as a cake topper is always great.

Tall Jungle Cake

So fun! The animal-printed chocolate balls are a genius idea!

Semi-Naked Safari Cake

Doing a semi-naked theme for a safari party is a fabulous idea! I love semi-naked cakes for their simplicity and refined look. For more semi-naked inspiration, click here .

Adorable Birthday Cake

What a cute cake. It will be a perfect baby shower cake as well! The fondant animals on the bottom tier are so darling.

First Birthday Fondant Cake

Here’s one of the other wonderful safari cake ideas. I still can’t get over the cute fondant animals.

Gold & Green Jungle Cake

One of the cakes using mainly gold and dark green colors. I love this color scheme.

Special thanks to wonderful bakers who gave me permission to use their cakes! Please make sure to check out their beautiful creations on their Instagram. (linked below each picture)

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A jungle theme is a common kiddie party theme because there’s just something about animals in the wild that children find cool, mysterious, and amazing. Don’t get me wrong, the theme works for grownups, too. Contrary to popular belief, there are several ways to go about a jungle cake. This list of unique safari and jungle cake ideas will show you.

Having planned several jungle-themed parties for my nephews and friends in the past, I would admit that it can be a real struggle to find a cake that’s unique and different. That’s because when we talk about a jungle cake, we always picture the same elements: animals, trees, leaves, and a color palette that’s mainly brown and green. It’s almost always the same animals, too: lion, giraffe, elephant, and probably a monkey.

The good thing is that you can go for a jungle theme and veer away from the jungle cake cliché because there are some unique jungle cake ideas you can get inspiration from.

My Bottom Line Up Front

A jungle-themed cake is not just for little kids. Grownups, who love nature and animals, would appreciate a jungle cake, too. I would prefer something out of the usual fondant jungle cake with gum paste animals. I’d go for a number cake with buttercream topped with a mix of jungle animal decorations and the usual meringues, chocolates, fruits, and macarons.

Narrowing Down Jungle Cake Ideas

Getting unique jungle cake ideas may be difficult because you would have to sift through so many of the more common ones. So to help you save time, I have done it for you. In selecting these cakes, I made sure they fit the jungle or safari theme or that they have elements representing some of our favorite jungle animals.

I also look for the uniqueness factor. This is the tricky bit because “unique” is relative and could mean different things to different people. For me, however, jungle cakes are unique if they fit any of these criteria:

They apply any modern cake decorating trend.
They stay away from the traditional fondant animal models.
They stay away from using plastic trees and animal toys as toppers or decorations.
They are more experimental and adventurous with the use of colors.
They don’t stick to the usual color palette of greens and browns.
They are more creative in the representation of animals or jungle life.

Jungle Cake Ideas

1. baby jungle cake.

Jungle cakes with fondant animals are quite common and ordinary. So, some cakemakers give it a new — and cuter — twist by modeling the jungle animals as baby animals. The foliage will be done in fondant, too.

This uber-cute first birthday cake has buttercream frosting with a baby lion, baby giraffe, baby monkey, and baby elephant that are finely modeled in fondant. The leaves provide the foliage for this cake.

Here’s another take on baby jungle animals. This fondant cake also has a baby for a safari tour on a jeep. The name on the base is painted in gold, which is pretty trendy these days.

This jungle cake has baby animals in fondant, but it doesn’t have the usual green foliage. Instead, the leaves are pink and brushed with gold on the sides.

2. Cake with Gold-painted Toys

I know that little toy animals are overused as jungle cake toppers. But if you want a unique and modern twist to this otherwise very common jungle cake decoration, paint it gold. Gold, after all, is a very stylish color these days.

This three-tier buttercream birthday cake takes the jungle theme to a higher level by spray-painting the toy animals’ gold. This makes the toys look less plastic and cheap and classy. To make things more interesting, the cakemaker also wrapped the middle tier with a leopard print wafer paper, then topped the cake with dried pampas grass — both of which are modern cake decorating tools.

3. Prehistoric Jungle

Well, if you’ve decided on a jungle theme for your birthday, it doesn’t have to be the jungle as we know it now. You can go back to prehistoric times!z

This vanilla and Nutella jungle cake shows us exactly what we mean when we say prehistoric, with a T-rex and some plastic foliage right on top of it. The T-rex even has a little party hat and bowtie on and is holding a balloon! The cakemaker also showcases their piping skills on this one. That acrylic name in front of the cake adds a touch of elegance and sophistication.

Here’s another take on the prehistoric jungle cake. This time, T-rex is accompanied by a stegosaurus on top. The green pipings are still there to add texture and more greens to an otherwise overly basic cake.

The cakemaker decided to paint the dinosaurs gold for this buttercream cake. There are synthetic leaves for foliage and pallet knife elements on the sides.

4. Quilt-style Jungle Cake

This cute safari or jungle cake has an expertly executed quilted effect, with the fondant animals and other decorative elements sporting “stitches,” thus making them look like they were sewn.

5. Colorful Jungle Cake

A jungle theme doesn’t have to be dominantly green and brown. Experiment with color combinations. Or you can apply the celebrant’s favorite colors.

This fondant jungle cake, for example, is dominantly pink. Some of the leavers, the balls, the elephant’s ears, and the monkey’s party hat are pink.

More colors aren’t a bad idea. That’s what this fondant cake proves. The flowers give this cake a much-needed touch of pinks and purples, plus there’s a little bit of blue added to an otherwise green palette.

Of course, you can do a jungle theme sparingly, and for a lilac or lavender cake at that. There’s not even a tinge of green in sight. This fondant cake also proves that even if you only have an elephant and a monkey, that’s already enough.

6. Number Jungle Cake

Number cakes are very popular and in vogue right now. These are cakes that are shaped in a number from the top view, which number represents the birthday celebrant’s age. So why not incorporate the two concepts and make a number cake with a jungle theme?

This number cake for a baby girl’s first birthday showcases lots of bright colors. It has colorful cream pipings in various shapes and sizes, fondant animal faces, and fondant leaves. Here’s another safari number cake , for a baby boy turning a year old. This cake has a more subdued color palette. The theme is carried out through cookies with iced animal illustrations, leopard print, and leaves.

Take a look at this safari number cake with yellow and green piping. The animals are made of macarons.

7. King of the Jungle Cake with Synthetic Foliage

If you want a jungle-themed cake but want to keep things simple and avoid overcrowding your cake with too many animals, then just pick one. There’s no better choice than the king of the jungle himself: the lion.

A toy lion was painted gold for this cake. And just so nobody makes any mistake about him being the king of the jungle, a gold crown is there on top of the cake with him. Add some plastic foliage for more depth and more greens, sprinkle gold, silver, and white balls, then paint the sides with green buttercream using a pallet knife.

Another cake with just the lion roaring away. This cake has the trendy palm leaf in gold foil, chocolate balls, dried grass and leaves, and palette knife painting.

8. Paper-crafted Animal Toppers

You may want to consider making paper-crafted jungle animals as cake toppers. All you need are color boards or specialized paper products, a pair of scissors, glue, and sticks. If you have a Cricut machine, that would be swell, too!

This cake has animal toppers made out of a textured board.

You can also go for printed paper animal cutouts, like the ones on this cake . It’s also nice that this cake has palette knife painting on the side using soft pastel colors.

Paper animal toppers like these also look very cute on a cake.

You can create paper animals and punch leaves for your foliage .

9. Fondant Foliage

While fondant animal figures aren’t exactly a new and different thing, you can still make your cake look modern and stylish by using trendy foliage. Monstera leaves, for example, are quite trendy these days.

10. Palm Leaf + Stencil

This cake uses a combination of modern decorating techniques to turn an otherwise common theme and make it more contemporary-looking. As you can see, the cakemaker used the usual toy animals, but to give it a unique twist, they added a gold palm leaf and a buttercream stencil design on the side.

How about a light blue, white, and gold buttercream cake with gold palm leaf and subtle stencil at the front ? The animals are your usual toys from the dollar store, but they’ve been painted gold.

11. Piped Animal Frosting

Who says your jungle cake has to be three-dimensional? It could still look totally cute with a 2D decoration. By 2D I mean piping the design in colored buttercream icing on top of the cake so that it could be seen from the top view.

12. Edible Jungle Images

Edible images are pictures that are printed on edible icing paper using edible ink. So you can print jungle animals and use them as toppers. You can find suppliers or sellers online who could print the images you’d like.

Take this three-tier jungle Christening cake for example. All the animals are edible images, while the leaves are modeled from fondant.

13. Animal Cookie Toppers

You can pipe your design on a sugar or butter cookie using royal icing, then use the cookie as a topper. This cake, for instance, has lion and zebra cookies on top of the Swiss vanilla meringue buttercream.

These tiger and cheetah cookies are so meticulously done. They are painted using edible colors.

If you’re going for a prehistoric jungle, you can go for dinosaur cookies. These cookies have a dinosaur skeleton design and are dusted gold. The leaves are made of fondant.

14. Minimalist Jungle Cake

This cake is a great example of a minimalist cake. Its design details are very simple, with very basic shapes. Even the lion topper doesn’t require mad gum paste modeling skills.

15. Animal Fur Wrap Cakes

Edible image cake wraps are yet another cake decorating technique. These are designs or patterns printed on sugar sheets or wafer paper that you can wrap around the sides of your buttercream cake. You can get cake wraps with animal or fur prints for your jungle-themed cake.

This jungle cake has a different fur pattern for each layer. The first layer is wrapped in leopard print, the second layer in zebra print, and the third layer in giraffe print. Fondant animal figures are lounging on top of every tier.

16. The Lion is Not the Star

We can talk about jungles and leave the lions out of it. They’re not always the star of the show. With that being said, you can go ahead and let the giraffe or the zebra take the spotlight.

This pink jungle cake, for instance, only features a fondant giraffe and no other. Top it with dried bunny tails, pink blooms, pink monstera leaves, and pink macarons and you have one very feminine cake.

Here’s not just one, not just two, but three giraffes frolicking in the savanna. This cake is mostly beige and brown, with dried grass and brown buttercream smeared on the sides.

Here’s another gorgeous cake with a zebra at the center of it all. The zebra’s black and white stripes, as well as the black and white cake wrapper, provide a dramatic contrast against the pink surface of the cake.

And why not a giraffe and a zebra together ?

This cake only has a giraffe and an elephant. But what I probably find more unique is that the first tier is in a shade of green I don’t usually see in a jungle cake.

17. No Animals, No Problem

This jungle cake shows you that you can stay true to the theme even without animals involved. You only need leaves, something that says “wild,” and you’re ready.

18. Animal Silhouette Cake

You can cut out animal silhouettes from glittery paper and put them on your buttercream cake. Add a glittery acrylic topper, like this “Wild One” topper, and some foliage to complete the look.

19. Wooden Animal Cutouts

You can use wooden animal cutouts for your toppers or ornaments and add a combination of synthetic and real dried leaves.

20. Two-Tone Jungle Cake

Again, there are ways to make your jungle cake unique and elegant even if you decided to use toys from the dollar store. How? Use modern decorating styles and two-tone frosting.

This cake, for example, has buttercream frosting in white and a very soft pistachio green. Spice it up with gold palm leaf, gold names, dried pampas grass, and colored chocolate balls.

Frequently Asked Questions

Answer: Technically, jungle and safari are two different things. A jungle is a forest with densely overgrown trees and tangled vegetation, while a safari refers to a trip or excursion. In other words, a jungle is a place while a safari is more of an activity. But when it comes to party themes, you can apply either “jungle” or “safari” to refer to anything about animals in the wild like giraffes, lions, rhinos, elephants, tigers, monkeys, and more.

Answer: Jungle cake pricing depends on a lot of things. It would depend on the kind of cake you want, the flavor and the ingredients needed to make it, the frosting, the design, the size, and the decorative techniques and elements used. Cake prices also vary from baker to baker because of varying skill levels. If you want to have an idea of how much you need to set aside or allot for your cake budget, the best option is to call bakeshops and inquire. You can give them a picture or a description of the cake you want to order, they will suggest flavors based on their specialty, and they can give you an estimated price.

Answer: Jungle cakes are usually great for birthdays and even baby showers. Sometimes, the jungle theme is used for other celebrations, too, like Christening and even graduations. The theme is mostly used for kids since they’re usually the ones who are most fascinated with animals. Of course, I don’t mean to say that the theme doesn’t suit adults, because as long as you love animals and the wild, a jungle cake would still be a great idea.

Jungle-themed cakes have been around for as long as I can remember. So it’s safe to say that the jungle or safari theme never goes out of style. I think part of what makes the theme attractive is the fact that it’s more generic and you have more freedom to give it your own spin and your own interpretation. You don’t need to refer to a particular character or a specific color palette.

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Published: Oct 3, 2020 · Modified: Mar 13, 2024 by Priya Maha

Learn how to make jungle animals cake with this decorating guide. This 1st birthday cake was made in 3 tiers and decorated with cute handmade fondant animals including a little monkey literally swinging on a lovely 3D fondant tree topper.

Poster for a 3 tier jungle themed cake with fondant animal toppers.

I made this jungle animals cake for a 1-year old boy’s birthday. The party theme was centered around jungle animals and the mother requested me to design a cake to match the theme in green and yellow. So I made sure to have those 2 colors as the main ones on the cake. She also requested that the birthday boy is represented with a monkey topper!

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Cake – this was a 3 tier cake measuring 6 inches, 9 inches and 12 inches in diameter. And each tier was 4 inches high. I cannot recall the cake recipes I used for each of the tiers, but they were all from my cake recipes collection here.
Buttercream – Each tier of the cake was filled with buttercream. I also used buttercream to crumb coat each cake tier before covering them with fondant.
Fondant – I used Satin Ice for the entire project. Some were ready to use colors namely pastel yellow, chocolate brown, yellow, orange, green, blue, white, pink, red and black. I also used food colors to tint white into navy blue (using Americolor Navy Blue ), light green (using Americolor Avocado ).
Shortening and fondant glue – I used these interchangeably, shortening for smaller lighter fondant pieces and the glue for heavier ones.
Gold Dust and lemon extract – I mixed these to form edible gold paint for the crown on the monkey.
Green petal dust - I used this to give more depth to the tree trunks on the cake.
Floral wire – These were to make the 3D trees on the cake, the monkey’s hands, legs and tail as well as the string on the balloon held by the elephant. I used 18 gauge for the trunk (about 3 for the trunk and used thinner gauge wires for the branches. I joined these wires to the 18 gauge wires with brown floral tape). As for the monkey and the balloon, I used 24 gauge .
Brown Floral Tape
Styrofoam balls – these measured about 3 cm in diameter and were used as the base for 2of the animals, i.e., the elephant and lion.
Extruder tool – I used this for the cake border as well as the vines, and borders for the plaques on the cake.
Plunger cutters in oval , round , 5 petal flowers , star and hearts – the oval ones were mainly for the leaves on the tree, round for the polka dots on the second tier, 5-petal flowers for the leaves base on the smaller tree, stars for the lion’s party hat and heart for the 2 Red hearts on the plaques.
Gerbera daisy petal cutter – I used this to make the lion’s mane.
Clikstix Groovy Alphabet Cutters
Plaque cutters – I used one for the birthday boy’s name and the other for the words, ‘Our Prince is 1’.
Scalloped round cutter set – I used the smallest cutter for the larger 3D tree on the cake.
Pizza cutter – this was a general cutting tool
Needle Tool – This was mostly to mark the trunk grain pattern on the 3D tree trunks.
Sugar Craft Knife
Fondant shaping tools – these were used to help in shaping the deco that was placed on the cake as well as the animals.

I started by preparing the animals toppers first. All of them were formed by hand. And I used one Styrofoam ball each as the base.

There are 2 reasons for using Styrofoam balls. Firstly, it saves on my fondant. Secondly, the animals set much faster. And are much lighter too. This was particularly important for the monkey topper as its entire weight was supported by its thin tail. Having a lighter weight makes a lot of difference.

I had a total of 4 animal toppers on this jungle animals cake – the monkey, giraffe, elephant, and lion. I did not capture step by step images of making these animals, but I do have the close-up pictures.

A fondant monkey hanging down a fondant tree on a cake.

Step 1: Make the Elephant Cake Topper

Mix the fondant - I started by mixing white and black to create the grey fondant. And then, using one Styrofoam ball as the base, I formed the elephant’s body.

Make the head - Next was the head. To make the head, I formed a large tear drop with the tip not so pointed. And then, I refined the tip to form the elephant trunk and the base of the tear drop as the face. I used the end of my piping tip to imprint the elephant’s mouth and attached 2 small pink balls on each corner.

Make the eyes - For the eyes, I formed 2 white ovals, added 2 smaller dots of black and added thin eyelids made in grey on each eye.

3d fondant elephant with a string around its trunk.

Make the ears - This animal's ears were made in grey and pink. So were the hands and legs. All were formed by hand. I started by pinching out 2 equal-sized pieces of grey fondant, rolled each into equal-sized sausages, and then pressed one of each ends thin. I then used glue to attach the flattened part of the legs to the elephant’s body.

Make and attach the paws - For the animal's paws, I cut out small circles of pink and attached to the paws with shortening. The hands were formed in a similar manner too. And finally, I used my skewer to mark the elephant’s belly button!

Add the balloon - As for the balloon, I made it with fondant but the string holding it was floral wire. I poked one end of the wire into the balloon (I made the balloon in advance and let it set before putting it on wire as I did not want to risk the wire poking through the wet fondant of the balloon) and the formed a loop on the other end. Once the elephant was set and firm, I carefully inserted the loop through the elephant trunk.

Step 2: Make the Lion Cake Topper

Make the body and the face - This guy was pretty easy to make. I used orange and brown mostly, with a little bit of white and black for the eyes. I also used my gerbera daisy mold to make the mane.

Similar to the elephant, I used a small Styrofoam ball as the base. And then I formed the head and attached the lion’s eyes, nose, mouth and eye brows and one ear (the other ear was not necessary as the party hat was supposed to cover it).

Make and attach the legs - Next were the legs. Again, each one of these started off as sausage-shaped pieces. For the top legs, I formed the paws on one end and flattened the other ends thin by pressing them with my fingers.

Attach the paws - For the animal's paws, I used my sugar craft knife and cut 3 shallow lines to mark the lion’s paws. And the I attached the hands to the lion’s body. Next were the legs which were formed almost similar to the hands except that the opposite ends of the paws were not pressed thin. Instead, they were flattened and attached to the body with some glue. And for the paws, I added small round brown pieces.

Make the mane - For the mane, I used my smallest gerbera daisy cutter and made 3 pieces in brown. 1 piece went in between the body and the face while the other 2 pieces went to the back of the lion’s head. I attached all with glue.

Make the party hat - Next was the animal's party hat in blue fondant. I shaped it into a cone and topped it with a tiny yellow ball. And then I added yellow stars all around it. And finally, I rolled a thin strip in green and attached it around the base of the blue cone with glue. I let the lion set firmly before attaching the party hat to it.

Add the tail - And finally, I added the lion’s long tail.

Step 3: Make the Giraffe Cake Topper

3D fondant giraffe with a bow, sitting on a cake.

Prepare the fondant - I used 5 colors for the giraffe namely yellow, light brown, chocolate brown, black and white. The body was made using white fondant tinted with Wilton golden yellow.

The brown dots on the giraffe were chocolate brown fondant that has been lightened with some white fondant. The giraffe’s horns and mane at the back of its neck were made using chocolate brown fondant. The black was for the bow and eyes while the white also went of the eyes.

Form the body and head - To make the giraffe, I started off by rolling my fondant into a short fat sausage. And then I continued rolling one end to make it long and thin. This end was to form the neck and the other end was for the body.

Next was the head. I formed a round ball and then rolled it slightly to elongate it. And then I formed another small yellow ball, pressed it flat with my fingers and attached to the front of the face as the mouth. I used my skewer to mark the nostrils and the back of my piping tip to mark the mouth.

I formed the eyes in white and added black eyeballs to it. For the ears, I used my oval plunger cutter. I used my fingers to make one end of each eye pointy and pinched the other end so that they get folded slightly. I attached these to the head with glue.

Make and attach the horns - Next were the animal's horns. I rolled 2 equal sized thin brown pieces into thin sausages and attached them to the top of the giraffe’s head. To help the horns stay in place while the glue dries, I formed 2 small dents on the head with the end of my brush and attached the horns into these dents. That way, it was so much easier to keep them in place. Once they had become firm, I attached tiny brown ball on each horn, also with glue.

Add the legs and hooves - I left the head to set aside while I worked on the giraffe’s hands and legs. The steps I took to form these were similar to the elephant and lion above.

However, this time, since the legs were hanging from the side of the cake, when making the giraffe, I placed it on a piece of round Styrofoam and let the legs hang on its side while waiting for the giraffe to set and for the rest of the cake decoration to be ready.

Once the hands and legs were in place, I cut out small circles (in 2 different sizes) in brown. I attached them randomly on the body. I also attached the brown circles for the hooves.

Make the mane and bow - And then I added the head followed by the giraffe’s mane which I cut using the scalloped blade of my pizza cutter. I attached the mane using glue.

Next, I added a black bow around the animal's neck. The bow was just a thin strip of black wrapped around the neck and another piece of the same sized black fondant that was formed into a bow.

Step 4: Make the Monkey Cake Topper

This was the trickiest of all the 4 animals on this cake. And that was simply because this little guy was to hang onto a 3D tree branch by his tail.

The body had a Styrofoam ball as the base and the hands and legs were all wired. I formed them in fondant and slowly insert a thin wire through each arm and leg and then attached them to the body.

The tail was also wired. And I shaped it into a hook so that it will be easy to hang him up on his tail on the tree branch as well as easily take him off the tree. This was because I needed to take him off the tree when transporting the cake so that all the shaking during the drive does not detach his tail off the body.

The head was made entirely of fondant. And so was the crown (white painted in gold). The eyes, mouth, nose and ears were all made of fondant too.

Step 5: Make the Fondant Tree

I had 2 of these trees on the cake. The larger one on top of the cake as a topper and a slightly smaller one on the side of the 3 rd cake tier. These trees were made using floral wire. If you see closer, you will notice that all the branches on each tree are wires.

I used thicker wire (18 gauge) for the trunk for more stability. For the branches, I used thinner wires (gauge 24). To join these thinner wire to the trunk, I used brown floral tape. I also used the tape to tape the branches that were coming out of the tree truck together.

Fondant tree on the side of a green cake.

For the wood grain pattern on the trunks, I used my needle tool and drew the pattern by hand. And then I dusted it with dark green petal dust.

As for the leaves, I cut out green pieces of round scalloped pieces (using the smallest cutter in my scalloped cutter set. I used my 5-petal flower plunger cutter for the smaller tree) and glued 2 pieces together randomly on the wire branches (with the wire branches sandwiched in between).

And then I used my oval plunger cutter for the leaves in a few different shades of green. I attached the leaves randomly on the scalloped pieces.

I also attached yellow flowers on the tree. These were made using my small flower plunger cutter.

Step 6: Bake the Cakes

Once all the cakes were baked and have cooled down, I leveled, filled and crumb coated them with buttercream. And then covered I them with fondant.

The first and third tiers were in green (Americolor Avocado food color mixed with white fondant) while the second tier was in pastel yellow. And then, I stacked them all up.

Step 7: Attach the Birthday Boy's Name

Next was the fun part i.e., the decoration. I started by putting up the birthday boy’s name and all other lettering on the cake. For the plaques on the second tier, I used plaque cutters. The wooden planks on the 3 rd tier were strips of chocolate brown. I cut these by hand.

Once the lettering was all done and attached to the cake, I completed the second tier decorations by adding a white fondant ribbon all around the tier.

To frame the white plaques and the fondant ribbon around the cake, I used my extruder tool to pipe thin rolls of brown. I attached this as the border, with shortening. And then I finished off the second tier with green polka dots using my circle plunger cutter and green border (piped using the extruder tool).

"our prince is 1" fondant plaque on a cake

Step 8: Attach the Trees to the Cake

For the third tier, I started by attaching the tree on the side first. I used glue so that the tree would stick securely to the side of the cake as well as the cake board. And then I used my extruder tool to pipe the vines around the top edge of the cake. I piped these in brown and green.

And then I added the leaves in random order in a combination of green tones and yellow. I did the same for the top tier. I also added the leaves on the cake board.

Step 9: Attach the Grass Border

And finally, I added the grass borders for both tiers. I rolled and cut my green fondant into long strips and used the pizza cutter to form the grass.

Fondant grass on the sides of a green cake.

Step 10: Add a Tiny Cake with Candle Topper

Next was the tiny birthday cake on the top tier. I made this by hand with light blue fondant shaped into a tiny cake. And then I added the white icing on top in white, followed by the handmade candle.

After the cake, I attached the larger tree on the first tier. Since the trunk consisted of a number of wires grouped together, it was convenient to use the extra wire at the base to hold the tree in place on the cake. I did not poke the entire group of wires into the cake. I only used 2 and cut off the rest.

And the two that went into the cake were inserted into lollipop sticks first so that there was no direct contact of the wires with the cake.

Step 11: Attach the Fondant Animal Toppers

And finally, I added the animals. I did this at the party venue which means I transported the cake and the animals separately.

All the animals were glued to the cake except for the monkey which was left hanging on the branch by its tail.

And that's my jungle animals birthday cake.

A two layered butterfly pea cake frosted with white cream cheese frosting and decorated with blue fondant flowers and blueberries on a white cake stand, with a section cut out.

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Jungle Safari Cake

October 31, 2022 by Roxy

I made this Jungle Safari Cake a while ago for Daniel’s 1st birthday party. This post ends my series of posts about a Safari / Jungle Themed birthday party. Here are all the other posts in case you missed them:

Part I – Dessert Ideas

Part II – Appetizers, Finger Foods & Snack Ideas

Part III – DIY Decoration Ideas + FREE Printables

Part IV – Cheap Party Supplies & Decorations

How to Make Safari / Jungle Animals Fondant Cupcake Toppers – Tiger, Zebra, Giraffe, Elephant, Monkey, Hippo, Bear, Lion

Teddy Bear Fondant Cake Topper

Ingredients

Walnut Cake:

For a 10.5 inch (26.7 cm) round pan:

45 ml water (8 Tbsp)
150 g flour
240 g sugar
4 Tbsp ground walnuts

Double the ingredients to make two 10-inch cakes.

For a 7 inch (17.7 cm) round pan:

28 ml water (5 Tbsp)
100 g flour
150 g sugar
2.5 Tbsp ground walnuts

Double the ingredients to make two 7-inch cakes.

Sugar Syrup to Moisten the Cake :

400 ml water
10 Tbsp sugar
6 Tbsp rum extract

Whipped Chocolate Ganache Filling :

600 g dark chocolate (baking or couverture chocolate)
1.2 l whipping cream
200 g ground walnuts

Covering the Cake:

5 lbs green fondant ( 2.3 kg)
1 lb white fondant + yellow, orange, brown, dark green and black gel food colouring for the fondant decorations; or you can buy fondant already coloured in those colours

Other Tools/Items:

10 inch & 7 inch cake boards
4 Boba plastic straws or cake dowels
Leaf fondant cutter
Flower plunger cutter
Tree bark fondant impression mat
Upper Case Funky Alphabet and Number Tappit Cutters
Lower Case Funky Alphabet Tappit Cutters Set
Set of 3 Sugar Paste Narrow Leaf Cutters
1.5’’ flower cookie cutter
1’’ circle cutter
1 Wilton/Ateco round decorating tip #8
A small paint brush

Making the Cake

Use the ingredients listed above and follow the step-by-step instructions in this other post to make your 4 cakes.

Bake the cakes, let them cool off and cut each of them horizontally in two.

Make your sugar syrup by boiling the water with the sugar and adding the vanilla extract at the end. Let it cool off.

Making the Filling

Make the whipped chocolate ganache following the steps in this recipe. Make this at least a 8 hours before you are ready to assemble the cake as it needs to cool off in the fridge before whipping it.

Set aside 200 g of the whipped ganache to crumb coat the cake before covering it with fondant.

Then, add the ground walnuts to the remaining whipped ganache and fold them in with a spatula.

Assembling and Decorating the Cake

Assembling the cake.

Spread some filling on your 10’’ cake board and place the first cake layer on top. Moisten it with sugar syrup and spread whipped chocolate ganache filling on top (~300 g of ganache per layer). Repeat the steps for the 2nd and 3rd cake layers. Lastly, place the 4th cake layer on top and moisten it with sugar syrup.

Repeat the steps for the 7’’ cake. You should spread ~ 200g whipped ganache per cake layer.

Crumb coat the cakes with a thin layer of the ganache you saved. Refrigerate them for 1-2 hours.

Covering the Cakes with Fondant

Knead and roll 2/3 of your green fondant to cover the 10’’ inch cake.

Before rolling out your fondant, sprinkle some powdered sugar or cornstarch on your work surface and knead it until it has a workable consistency and it doesn’t feel and look dry.

Use a measuring tape or a piece of string to measure the top and sides of the cake. So if you measured 10’’ across the top and your cake is 4’’ tall that is 18’’ of cake in total so you need to roll out the fondant at least 20 inches in diameter but you should leave an inch or two extra. Sprinkle some powdered sugar onto your work surface and roll out the green fondant in the approximate shape of your cake (i.e. circle for a round cake). As you are rolling it make sure you lift the fondant occasionally and rotate it 45 degrees to make sure it doesn’t stick to your work surface. If it sticks lift the fondant and sprinkle more powdered sugar or cornstarch.

Gently lift fondant over rolling pin and place it on the side of the cake. Start unrolling the fondant from the side of the cake and across the top to the other side.

Smooth the fondant with a fondant smoother (or the palm of your hand) starting from the top. Start to gently pull the fondant out and down around the sides of the cake using one hand and spread the excess fondant and smooth it out using a fondant smoother (or your other hand).

Keep turning the cake and repeating these steps until the sides are smooth and without any ruffles formed towards the bottom. It’s better if you use a fondant smoother since the pressure of your hands could leave marks and the warmth from your hands might make the fondant sticky.

Use your fondant smoother to get rid of any wrinkles and air bubbles as well. If you see any air bubbles, insert a pin on an angle, release the air and smooth the area again.

Trim the edges at the bottom using an X-Acto knife , a pizza cutter or any other sharp knife you have.

Repeat the same steps to cover the 7’’ cake and place it on the 7’’ cake board.

Cut 4 boba straws or cake dowels to the height of the 10’’ cake and insert them into the cake.

Spread another bit of frosting on top and place the 7’’ cake on top.

Making the Fondant Decorations

Sprinkle some powdered sugar or cornstarch on your work surface and roll out the brown fondant. Gently press the tree bark fondant impression mat onto the fondant to give it the wood effect.

Cut a 3.5’’ x 4.5’’ square to make the wooden sign post. Then, cut a thin 1’’ x 6’’ strip to make the post. Lastly, cut two thin strips for the top and bottom edges of the sign.

Assemble the sign post by using a bit of water to glue everything together.

Use the tappit cutter to make the number 1 and attach it to your sign.

Make the leaves for the palm trees using the leaf cutters and the dark green fondant. Then, for the tree trunk, roll a log out of brown fondant and make some indentations using the back of a knife blade or the blunt knife fondant tool.

Make the elephant, giraffe and lion as shown in the pictures below.

Attach all the fondant decorations to the cake using some water.

Use the Upper Case Tappit Cutters and Lower Case Funky Alphabet Tappit Cutters to make the letters of your kid’s name out of yellow fondant. Use the flower plunger cutter to make the small flowers out of white fondant.

Paint the bear paws on the cake using brown food colouring mixed with a few drops of vodka or water.

For the Teddy Bear Fondant Cake Topper, follow this link to see the tutorial.

I made a 5’’ Smash Cake following the same recipes and steps above. You just need to reduce the ingredients – e.g. make each cake out of 4 eggs, use about 300 g of whipped ganache filling.

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Safari Jungle Cake Ideas and Tutorials

Welcome to our adventure-filled Safari Jungle Cake Ideas and Tutorials, where your cake decorating journey takes a leap into the wild! Dive into our fondant jungle animal tutorials and discover the joy of creating your own safari adventure. In this blog, we’re gearing up to share a heap of inspiration, practical how-tos, and beginner-friendly fondant tutorials. Whether you’re planning a safari 1st birthday cake or just hunting for some safari cake toppers to spruce up your cake, we’ve got the perfect guide for you.

Safari Cake Theme – With Fondant Jungle Animals

Bringing the wild of the jungle to life through cake is popular for all ages. Who doesn’t love jungle vibes? There’s so much inspiration to draw from. We can take iconic animal prints and work them into our fondant cake designs, by adding fondant stripes or painting tiger spots directly onto the cake. Make large edible tropical leaves, and top everything off with all of the safari jungle animals modelled out of fondant.

This section focuses on simple safari cake ideas that are easy to execute but still make a big impact, perfect for those just diving into the world of cake decorating.

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1st Birthday Safari Jungle Tree Trunk Cake " Wild One"

“The ‘wild one’ safari jungle 1st birthday cake must be one of my favourites. The soft colours look great and creating the edible fondant animal cake toppers with simple faces creates a softer, cuter cake design. Plus, adding a ‘Wild One cake topper’ on the cake is a nice touch. Is it just me, or does every jungle-themed first birthday cake make you sing, “hey I heard you are a wild one oh oh ohooooo”? Sorry I have done it to you now, but honestly what a song!

Safari Jungle Cakes for Boys and Girls

“Safari Jungle cakes for a boy: Jungle colours are perfect for boys or even gender-neutral vibes. Add some blue tones to a fondant-covered cake for a splash of colour. For boys a bit older than one, dial up the fun with brighter colours. Think sunny yellow giraffes, lions with fiery burnt orange manes, and bold zebra prints.

safari jungle themed boys birthday cake with fondant zebra prints and fondant jungle animals

Safari jungle cakes for a girl: Why not add a little pink to the mix? Give the giraffe’s nose or the zebra a blush of pink. Or cover the cake in soft pink. Feeling adventurous? Try a whole spectrum of pink for those tropical leaves. Ana’s cake studio really nail this look, and sparking some pink safari cake inspiration.

girl themed jungle bsafari birthday cake with soft pink colours and fondant jungle animals

Crafty Creature – Jungle Animal Fondant and Cookie Cutter Set!

If you are a beginner or you are looking to create a fondant cake topper that is super easy and fast making an impact to your cake design then this Crafty Creature set is for you. The 5 piece animal cutter not only creates the fondant lion cake topper in the photo but you would be able to make that exact lion into a giant cookie sharer box and the cutters would work as a guided outline for a 3D Lion! And, that’s not even nearly what this animal set can do! You can make multiple animals just from these 5 cutters perfectly designed to mix and match. You’d be able to create jungle-themed cookies and cake toppers, it could make a lion, tiger, panda, monkey, zebra and that’s just the jungle animals! Don’t get me started on the pets and farm and woodland animals!

If you’d like to learn how to make this lion cake topper head over to my YouTube channel here.

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Adult Safari Jungle Cakes

For adults, it’s all about sophistication with a wild twist. Think animal patterns, like zebra stripes or leopard spots, on your cake. Here are some tips and ideas for adding that adult sophistication to your safari cakes:

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Gold Safari Theme Birthday Cake

De le crème studio does this perfectly with their gold zebra and giraffe print cake painting in the this picture. They even have a template that you can use to replicate it, for those of you that are nervous to go free hand. I say just go for it! But start painting from the back of the cake and make those first errors there, or draw the lines on first with a pencil.

Tips For Painting on Your Cakes.

Cover your cake with fondant and let it set to avoid dents while painting or adding decorations.
Use dusting colours and lustres with a brush and rejuvenator spirit for a smooth application that leaves no wetness behind. You can also use edible pens if you like, I love working with fractal colours as they don’t dry out fast like other edible pens and I’ve had some of mine for over a year.
When painting leopard spots always start with light colours and layer on the darker shades for a bold effect.

Making Animal Print Fondant

You can add the animal patterns to the cake in fondant which would create more texture depending on the detail of the design this could take a little longer, so go for larger shapes that take up a larger area of the cake. The cake below by cakechefis is a great example of this.

safari jungle cakes and ideas with animal print fondant tips /

Lastly you can an animal print, printed onto edible icing sheet paper and wrap it around the cake. I love the way this has been done by Marias Sweet Cakery on the middle cake and then green and gold! It’s creating a striking boho feel safari cake.

Boho style safari cake with gold animals, green cake and leopard print

Jungle Animals for Adult Birthday Cakes

For a grown-up vibe, try making your fondant jungle animals super realistic. It adds a ‘mature’ feel instantly. Check out this cake below, the elephant cake topper is unreal! In fact, they are all pretty awesome. By Kalitpasta

Safari Jungle cakes and ideas 3 tier safari cake with fondant realistic animals and micky mouse

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Safari Cake Tutorial:

Alright, cake makers, it’s time to roll up our sleeves. Let’s dive into making these adorable jungle animals. I’ve got two fantastic video tutorials lined up for you.

How to Make Easy Jungle Tropical Leaves – Without Cutters: It’s simpler than you think to create lush, tropical foliage. This will give your cakes that authentic jungle vibe. “For those new to cake decorating, this easy fondant safari tutorial will guide you through the steps to create stunning safari-themed decorations.”

Safari-Themed 1st Birthday Cake Topper Tutorial: This step-by-step guide is a fantastic introduction to our fondant jungle animal tutorials for beginners. It’s designed to make crafting your first fondant animals an enjoyable and successful endeavour.

The Must-Have New Cake Tool: “Candle Cut Set”

But before we get into the tutorials, let’s talk about the candle cut sets. These are my secret weapon for adding personalised touches to every cake. They come with large number cutters and wicks, which make candle making a breeze. Plus, they let you add an extra layer of theme-matching customisation to your creations.

How to Make Fondant Tropical Jungle Leaves Step by Step – With No Cutters

Ok, let’s get started! These tropical leaves are super easy to make. You’ll need fondant, green gel/paste colour (I like gooseberry and foliage green Sugarflair), and a craft knife from your basic tool set. You can purchase the set [Link to purchase]. If you don’t have a small circle cutter, a small pea size end piping nozzle will work.

Mix your fondant green tones, roll into a crease-free ball, then shape it into a cone. You can learn these steps and more in my beginner modelling tutorials for free [Link to tutorials]. Flatten the cone with a rolling pin, then use the craft knife to cut in the leaf edges. Use the circle cutter (or piping nozzle) to punch out the holes. Dive into the video; it’s super easy, and you’re going to love it!

How To Make Fondant Jungle Animals Step by Step:

Want to craft the rest of the cake topper? Let’s start with a green grass plaque. It makes the topper easy to remove and keeps all your decorations together. We’ll create a rock, tree trunk print number one fondant candle. You’ll also see how to make fondant elephant, giraffe, and zebra faces, which we will arrange peering out of the fondant tropical leaves you would have learnt in the previous video.

Safari Jungle Cake Ideas and Tutorials: A Summary

After exploring vibrant cakes for boys and girls, and elegant options for adults, let’s take a moment to recap the safari adventure we’ve embarked upon. This section ties together all the threads from our jungle-themed exploration, giving you a consolidated view of the Safari Jungle Cake Ideas and Tutorials. Here, you’ll find quick links to our step-by-step guides, creative tips, and your soon-to-be favorite “Crafty Creature” set for those looking to bring the jungle to their kitchen. So, whether you’re a seasoned decorator or just starting out, these tutorials are your compass to creating wild masterpieces.

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Wild One: A Jungle Themed 1st Birthday Party

A Jungle-Themed 1st Birthday Party

Are you ready to go wild for your little one’s first birthday party? If so, then a “wild one” jungle safari theme might be the perfect choice for you! This fun and adventurous theme is sure to create memories that will last a lifetime.

For decorations, think green and jungle-inspired. Hang green streamers from the ceiling to create a lush jungle canopy, and scatter fake palm leaves around the party space. You can also set up a cute display with green streamers and ONE blocks to mark the special occasion.

To set the tone for your jungle safari themed party, start by sending out invitations that feature adorable animals like lions, tigers, and monkeys. You can also include a cute little rhyming phrase like “Join us for a wild adventure as we celebrate our little one turning one!”

Adding a jungle-themed cake with little animals is the perfect way to tie in the theme of your “wild one” jungle safari party. You can get creative with the design of the cake, incorporating cute jungle animals like lions, elephants, and monkeys. Fondant or plastic figurines can be used to decorate the cake, or you can opt for a more simple design with animal print patterns or palm tree decorations.

I enjoy incorporating themed quotes as decorations for parties. Printing a quote and placing it in a frame can be the ideal (and cost-effective!) way to enhance the décor. Dollar Tree offers a wide selection of frames that are perfect for this purpose!

One of the highlights of any birthday party is the food, and for a jungle safari theme, you can get creative with animal-shaped sugar cookies. Use cookie cutters to make cookies in the shapes of lions, elephants, and giraffes, and then decorate them with colorful icing.

In addition to the cake, you can also serve a variety of jungle-themed food to keep your guests satisfied. Here are a few ideas for jungle-inspired dishes that will delight both kids and adults:

To keep your guests cool and refreshed, set up a palm tree cooler filled with drinks like jungle juice (a mix of fruit juices) and water. Fill the container with ice and drinks, and your guests will love the tropical touch

No jungle safari party is complete without some fun activities for the little ones. Set up a jungle-themed photo booth with props like safari hats and animal masks, and let the kids have a blast taking pictures. You can also have a jungle scavenger hunt where the kids search for hidden animal toys or treats around the party space.

For party favors, consider giving out small stuffed animals or animal-shaped cookies for the kids to take home. You can also create cute jungle-themed goodie bags filled with stickers, temporary tattoos, and animal crackers.

Overall, a “wild one” jungle safari themed first birthday party is sure to be a hit with both kids and adults alike. With adorable decorations, tasty treats, and fun activities, your little one’s special day will be one to remember for years to come. So get ready to go wild and celebrate in style!

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16 Amazing Jungle Party Cake Ideas

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Posted on Last updated: February 24, 2023

Looking for a showstopping jungle-themed birthday cake for your little one? Explore the most Amazing Jungle Cake Ideas below.

Ready to get wild in the jungle? With these Amazing Jungle Cake Ideas you’re all set to celebrate in jungle style. Jungle-themed birthday parties will always be popular with little kids and there are so many fun cake designs to choose from.

The jungle theme, safari theme and ‘wild one’ theme are closely linked and many cake designs draw on all these themes for inspiration. The jungle cakes are colorful, fun and simply amazing often decorated with beautiful fondant jungle trees, vines, leaves, animal patterns and gumpaste-modelled animals.

The animals that are typically used for decoration are the most popular ones by little kids like tigers, monkeys, elephants, lions, giraffes and zebras. Not all of these are typical jungle animals, nevertheless, kids adore them and they will make your party wild!

Four-Tier Jungle Birthday Cake

This spectacular four-tier jungle birthday cake with the flavors of white almond sour cream, swiss meringue buttercream and homemade raspberry filling is a real showstopper. The cheeky monkeys holding the letters, the giraffe, elephant, lion and leaves are all modelled from fondant.

Jungle Birthday Cake

This delicious Belgian chocolate cake is covered in homemade fondant jungle-themed decorations. Your little party guests will adore this one.

Jungle Waterfall Cake

We love the waterfall design on this cute three-tier jungle waterfall cake. The sweetest animals are all ready to celebrate with you.

Safari Jungle Birthday Cake

This square-shaped three-tier safari jungle birthday cake is covered by striking animal print fondant and gumpaste animal decorations.

Who’s ready to party with this sweet jungle waterfall cake? With bright colorful decorations, this two-tier cake is ready to do its magic.

This sweet jungle birthday cake design with a lion cake topper is perfect for a little boy’s birthday party.

Two-Tier Jungle Birthday Cake

Celebrate your little one with this sweetest two-tier jungle birthday cake in soft pastel colors.

1st Birthday Jungle Cake

This delicious-looking number birthday layer cake is filled with buttercream and decorated with beautifully modelled jungle animals. Bet those little fingers can’t wait to dive into this one.

Jungle Animals Cake

This stylish jungle animal cake with a simple design and an adorable animal topper fits the jungle theme beautifully.

Jungle Fun Birthday Cake

Get the fun started with this jungle fun birthday cake. This small one-tier cake is perfect for a smaller party.

Jungle Sun Birthday Cake

This sweet artistic jungle-inspired cake design with a mixture of hand-painted and hand-modelled decorations portrays beautifully the jungle magic.

Jungle Themed Birthday Cake

This sweet jungle cake design with more subtle colors would be lovely for a little girl.

Lion Birthday Cake

Get ready to roar with this lion birthday cake. Perfect for your little king of the jungle.

Jungle 1st Birthday Cake

Be inspired by this homemade jungle 1st birthday cake. This delicious vanilla cake is covered and decorated with homemade marshmallow fondant and the animals, letters and leaves are all made using cookie cutters.

Jungle Cake Decorating Video Tutorial

Learn how to make your very own jungle cake. In this video tutorial by My Cake School you will learn how to model several jungle animals as well as create simple accents to bring your jungle cake design to life.

This cute jungle birthday cake with hand-crafted and hand-painted animals and the sweetest monkey topper will set you up for a fun jungle birthday party.

Safari Themed Jungle Birthday Cake

And finally, this incredible safari-themed jungle birthday cake is the perfect centerpiece for your party. This cake design has hand-painted animal print elements with the tree, sign and animals all made from modelling chocolate and the bamboo pieces from gum paste.

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This is the jungle cake I made for my son’s first birthday party. I got the design from the Whimsical Bake house cookbook and also used their recipes. It was all chocolate cake with cookies and cream filling.

The filling was the best part – it’s just sweetened whipped cream with crushed up oreo’s in it – delicious! I also made a tiny 6-inch smash cake for my son and it was a huge success – I will continue to make a separate small cake for him until he’s a bit older.

The animals on the jungle cake are made out of melting chocolate (or candy discs) colored with candy colors. They took a really long time to make but making them about 7 weeks before the party really cut down on the prep time. Make sure if you try the candy decorations that you pipe them really thick – some of mine were so thin that when I pulled them off of the waxed paper they bent or cracked.

Cake by April M., Rainbow City, AL

We used a recipe out of the 2007 Wilton Yearbook for our jungle cake. We made the palm trees out of pretzel rods and construction paper, the “water” out of blue gel icing and brown sugar for the “sand”. It was a big hit at the party everyone loved it!

Cake by Wendy H., Lulworth, England

For my son’s 3rd birthday we had an animal jungle/zoo theme. We used Zoo Pals plates and cutlery made a Jungle cake and Zoo juice boxes. All other decorations we animal themed and each child had a different animal box filled with zoo themed goodies to take home.

The Jungle cake is just a plain white cake with vanilla frosting dyed green. The water is blue decorating gel and the dirt is crumbled digestive biscuits. Pretzel sticks make up the fence and Lego and Fisher Price animals are the decorations. What an easy way to make children smile.

Cake by Jennifer R., Herndon, VA

The elephant & tiger for this jungle cake is one cake mix split into 2 round pans. The tiger ears are cupcakes. The trunk is the part cut out between the ears.

The jungle cake is iced with store icing tinted with gel. The elephant is decorated with rope licorice. The monkey ears are cookie crisp cereal. The frog’s eyes are mini marshmallows moistened by rolling on a wet paper towel and then rolling in green sugar and add a dot of black icing. A five year old helped me do the eyes and ears!

Cake by Megan P., Anglesea Victoria, Australia

My son wanted a jungle cake for his 5th Birthday I made two round chocolate cakes. Once they were cool I cut one cake in a smaller circle than the other and placed it on top of the bigger cake (tiered).

I made butter icing and tinted it green. I then iced the whole jungle cake green and then piped stars around the bottom of both cakes. I gathered up several jungle animals (I washed them in hot water and dried them) and placed them around the cake. I then used jelly snakes and a large jelly python and placed them around the cakes. I made banana trees with a Kit-Kat piece placed vertically and then three lolly banana were placed at the top of the Kite-Kat to form branches. I also placed Smarties here and there to fill in the jungle cake.

My son just loved it! I got lots of comments at his party everyone was very impressed.

Cake by Margie F., Charles Town, WV

This jungle cake was made from 3 oval pans stacked then one small oval on top. All the animals are fondant. The waterfall is colored piping gel.

Cake by Wendy M., Canadian, TX

My Daughter was going through a Tarzan/Dumbo phase and she wanted animals for her 3rd B-Day. I kept looking at other pictures of cakes and finally decided to come up with my own idea; I created a jungle cake. I used fondant for the covering, I dyed the fondant the colors that I wanted. I used a tier set for the top cake and used white icing colored green for the grass around the cake., , I was so worried that it wasn’t going to come out the way that I wanted but I think that it came out better.

Cake by Kim G., Phoenix, AZ

I made the candy following the recipe and instructions from The Whimsical Bakehouse cookbook. I used chocolate cake and cookies-n-cream filling for one cake and a vanilla cake with custard and strawberries for the other layer. It was a lot of work to have so many colors but I made the candy about a month ahead of time so that helped.

Cake by Angela N., Singapore

A teacher at my son’s school wanted a simple animal theme cake for her 2 year-old boy. The animals are toys, and I decided to make a scene for them: hippo in the water, lion behind the bush, and giraffe under the tree. The other animals went around the cake.

Cake by Angela, Thomastan

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Cake by Kristyn Z., Lancaster, PA

The animals of this jungle cake are made out of “Candy Clay”. It’s just white chocolate and corn syrup. The borders are made out of fondant.

I cut the letter out with letter cookie cutters. The top 2 tiers are chocolate cake and the bottom is a white cake. The frosting is butter cream. It was a huge hit and my 3-year-old twins loved it!

Cake by Chris T., Fremont, CA

This jungle cake was a Neapolitan cake. The top layer was white cake and the second was strawberry. Chocolate frosting was in the center. I mixed green food coloring gel into white frosting for the grass and blue for the water. The edges were frosted with green, blue and purple. Little jungle animals finished off the scene.

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It’s a jungle out there! Don’t get lost in the overgrown vines preparing for this special occasion. Enjoy these easy jungle party ideas and safari themed birthday party inspiration. Overlap the two for the best birthday party for your child. Get the wild party started.

So, you’re planning a party for your little monkey, and you’ve decided on a jungle or safari theme. Great idea! This is a popular theme for many reasons—it’s super cute, easy to pull off yourself, and can be pretty affordable if you do most of the décor and food yourself.

In this post, we’ll share lots of ideas that will help make your child’s birthday party a roaring success. From animal-inspired decorations to fun games and activities, we have everything you need to plan the perfect jungle-themed celebration. So get ready to unleash your inner adventurer and let the festivities begin!

Jungle Party Cake Ideas

Whether you’re throwing a cute party for your baby or toddler or a more sophisticated bash, these leaf printables jungle cupcake toppers will fit right in. They’re stylish without being over-the-top “cute” and can take cupcakes from “meh” to “amazing” in minutes with cute palm leaves and tigers. | Oh Happy Day

Cute Jungle Cake Idea for a Child's Birthday

This colorful jungle-themed birthday cake will dazzle on any dessert table. Adorable safari animals and trees surround the bottom layer of the cake, while animal tracks adorn the top layer, along with the child’s age. You’ll find loads more ideas here, like the animal cookie sandwiches, banana pudding for monkeys, and some charming cupcakes with fondant animal toppers. | Roxy’s Kitchen

Want to DIY a cake yourself? It’s super easy to do. Make a basic two-tiered chocolate cake, and add some jungle animal figurines to the top. With jungle animal toys (or safari animals), it’s pretty simple, but it still looks professional and polished. | Kara’s Party Ideas

Safari Birthday Party Food

You’ll find so many cute jungle party foods here, from the snake sandwich, to the lion hummus, to the adorable cupcakes. Even the zebra bites and tiger tales are magazine worthy (and drool worthy). All of the ideas are simple to execute. Don’t make the ideas complicated with a jungle recipe, run to subway and let the sandwich artist do this meat, cheese and bread laying. You just add the pretty decor. | Chelsea’s Messy Apron

How amazing are these zebra chocolate covered strawberries? While they look difficult to make, they’re actually quite easy by dipping the strawberries in white chocolate first and then dipping the tip in milk chocolate while drizzling some up the “nose” using a spoon to create stripes. | Arts Crackers

individual party food ideas for safari and jungle party

Offer a healthy option that’s still cute and fun, like these jungle fruit and veggie trees. Carrot sticks and celery make excellent tree trunks, while apple or pear slices are the perfect leaves. | Honey and Lime

Adorable Tiger Oranges party food for a Jungle Party

Here’s another healthy snack that’s sure to make the kids smile—tiger cub cuties. Draw the faces on with a Sharpie or a food-safe marker if you have concerns about the permanent marker. | Pen Lights to Pacifiers

Set up a jungle display on your buffet party table by weaving faux greenery throughout the dishes on your table. Include a mix of meats, veggies, and kid-friendly fare like pinwheels and sandwiches. | Catch My Party

Jungle Party Décor Ideas

low cost Easy jungle centerpieces party décor

With some cute safari animals (think giraffes, elephants, zebras, and tigers) and a few inexpensive jungle party supplies from Dollar Tree, you can make fabulous centerpieces for your jungle-themed party for just a few bucks each. These low-cost party decorations make cute party favors too. | Drugstore Divas

Put these animal party cups together to hold snacks like popcorn, candy, or individual cups of veggies and dip. You’ll need craft paper, glue, and scissors to transform your cups into monkeys, giraffes, or parrots themed treats. | Makes and Takes

Every detail of this neutral safari party is gorgeous. From the wooden crafts for displaying the cupcakes and cake, to the pretty favor boxes filled with animal crackers, the tan and brown colors all tie together nicely. I especially love the DIY rosettes in the background of the dessert table. | A Pumpkin and a Princess

Safari Balloon Décor and Arch for Jungle Party

Make an eye-catching balloon arch using animal print balloons along with colors that tie into the overall color scheme for the party. This pop of color will be perfect for taking photos with family and friends. | Kara’s Party Ideas

Cut animal silhouettes out of cardboard or foam board, paint them, and set them up in various places at your venue. They’ll look fantastic anywhere, from sitting in tall blades of grass, near a tree, or hanging on a wall if you’re partying indoors. This website also has free jungle party printables. | Windmill and Protea

Safari Party Activities for Kids

DIY paper plate craft lion safari birthday party craft

Set up a crafting area for the children to make a colorful paper plate lion. The design is simple enough for even young kids to do, but all ages will enjoy it. If you want to avoid a mess with paint, use yellow paper plates and red, brown, and orange paper strips instead. | Taming Little Monsters

toilet paper roll craft safari themed monkey party decor

For a simple, mess-free craft, try these cardboard tube monkeys. Cut the ears and face out of cardstock or construction paper, and add a pipe cleaner tail. How simple is that? | Jinxy Kids

Put on your safari hat. Provide a photo op for kids and parents alike using this Jeep idea! You’ll need a cardboard Jeep cutout and some willing adventurers to smile for the camera. | Arts Crackers

Jungle Birthday Party Favors

Don’t get lost with the chaos of animals and growing vines. Be prepared for your next Safari or Jungle Themed Birthday Party with these 12 Fun Jungle Themed Party Games printable . Learn more about the animal party games and different activities to incorporate into your event! | Frugal Coupon Living

Provide these felt jungle masks for your partygoers to put on as soon as they arrive. It’ll be a fun way to get everyone on board with the theme and will serve as a cute favor keepsake from the party. Your stitching doesn’t have to be flawless for these masks, but if you want to skip the sewing altogether, use a sturdy fabric glue instead. | Tonya Staab

Cute giraffee party decor diy party hat for safari party

These DIY giraffe party hats are another fun wearable item for your guests. The printable is free, and you can jazz up the assembled hats with yarn pom-pom toppers. | Moms and Crafters

DIY binoculars for Safari Birthday Party Idea

You can’t embark on a safari without a trusty pair of binoculars to help you see the animals up close and personal! These DIY toilet paper roll binoculars are a blast for kids to make themselves as a party craft. However, you can make them beforehand and let guests grab a pair during the party or as they leave. The printable binocular cover is a cute touch. | Go Places with Kids

Monkey chow bag topper for safari themed birthday party

Make up bags of monkey chow (a.k.a. banana chips) to give to your guests. They’re a yummy sweet treat that kids will love without sending them home with candy. | Michelle’s Party Plan-It

So, there you have it – 18+ jungle party ideas that are sure to make your birthday one for the record books. We hope you found this post helpful and we can’t wait to see all the amazing things you do with your jungle party theme. Be sure to pin this post so you can come back to it when it’s party time.

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Wild jungle party ideas.

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This jungle party birthday set up is full of fantastic ideas with fun decorations, wild animal snacks, and roaring favors. All for your DIY pleasure of course.

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Jungle Party Decorations

Melissa did such a wonderful job setting up this jungle party table for her son’s 3rd Birthday. The parts in “ quotes ” are notes from Melissa.

“My son is really into animals right now, so a safari theme party was a no brainer. I did some searching on the Web for animal themed decor and came across your printables. I thought they would make for wonderful decorations for my son’s party.”

Jungle Party dessert table with banner on wall

“I wanted a nice background for pictures and the kids could stand in front of the table without blocking view of the tablescape. Or the parents could stand behind the table and also get a nice picture. Your printables allowed us to put our own spin on almost all the decor used for the tablescape.”

She created a focal point with a custom banner she made herself with the jungle party printable set and and array of safari and zoo pompom animals. The green plastic tablecloth and grass skirt created a simple and perfect start to her table.

Note the rustic upside down basket on which she set the cake. It’s little inexpensive details like this, using things you have around the house, that can transform a table from boring to exciting.

Jungle Party table with Let's get Wild sign

I just love how she framed the full sheet jungle party sign on a frame with chicken wire then added some fresh leaves for a wild look.

“Your printables also added that personal touch which I loved and really made it my son, Megatron’s party. His real name is Sheldon Megatron Btw.”

Jungle party Hershey chocolates wrapped in Jungle party paper.

“The little animals that were all hiding among the snacks and party favors were a last second addition from my husband and I agreed.”

Little plastic zoo animals were perched on everything, creating a real wild party. The Safari animal tattoos doubled as fun decorations too.

Jungle party tablescape with animal masks

“The kids loved the animal masks and where making the animal noises of the mask that they were wearing which was super cute. “

Jungle Party Snacks

I was really impressed at the array of creative snacks on the table!

“After I found the decorations I next searched for safari themed baked goods. I was able to combine your printables, the baked goods and little extras like the little plastic animals toys I found at the local crafts store to make a sweet tablescape. I thought it would give all the little ones something to look at and each time they would notice something new!”

Jungle party tiger tails made with Pretzels

These tiger tails made with pretzel sticks look so yummy! Did you notice the gazelle perched on top?

The animal prints cake pops were so well presented in their own basket with tissue paper grass. I see a giraffe hiding in there!

The Hershey minis wrapped in the jungle party printable wrapper did double duty as decorations and treats. Even the Hershey kisses got their own labels. Buying the black Kisses and calling them bear poop was genious.

“The little animal poop chocolate kisses I thought would be cute given that there were little animals all throughout the table”

Jungle Party Cupcakes in several colors with Jungle cupcake toppers

Simple cupcakes got a wild jungle make-over with printable wrappers and custom toppers!

And some super cute jungle cookies are being garded by a serious rhino!

Jungle Party Favors

Those were some very lucky kids at Megatron’s birthday party! They sure came home with a loot! Not only did the kids get a big favor box full of little gifts, they also went home with safari tattoos and animal cracker treats in individual bags.

Jungle Party circus animal treats wit printable topper.

It’s easy to style a beautiful party table when you start with a set of quality party printables. Use the printables to set the color scheme and theme of the party. Once you’ve done that, finding decorative elements and snacks to match becomes a piece of cake. See more pictures of the jungle party printable and for a different safari look check out our African safari party !

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9 thoughts on “ Wild Jungle Party Ideas ”

This them is a classic and you have great ideas to share here!! Love it!!

Adorable theme!! So many sweet details!! Loving that animal banner backdrop!! Super cute!!

Love the tiger tail pretzels! Actually, this is one fabulous kid’s party!

I love all of the details! The tissue pom animals are so fun!! The perfect way to display all of the fun printables!

I love those pompoms too but I just couldn’t find them anywhere on the web … too bad.

This animal party is adorable! The perfect details and decor.

Yes, she did such a great job!

I love how they incorporated your printables into every piece of the party! It really helped to create a cohesive feeling and make it so fun. Great job to that momma!

That’s why I love to have so many different pieces in my sets. You can do so much! It also gives a great template to start from.

Go On a Wild Adventure with These Safari Theme Party Ideas

Safari theme party: jungle themed birthday cake

For a little explorer, there’s simply no better way to celebrate than a safari theme party. Whether you’re hosting a 1st birthday party or a birthday slumber party for tweens, it’s a theme that you can really bring to life with impressive decor, styling, and treats.

If you’re ready to host one of the best safari or jungle theme party events of the year, we’re here to help. Get inspiration for your safari theme party with these decor, food, activity, and invitation ideas.

10 Adventurous Safari Theme Party Ideas

Safari theme party: Sweet Lion Invitation

Design: Noonday Design

You can really go wild with a safari theme party and transform your space into something magical. Here are some of our favorite safari theme party ideas for decor, activities, food, favors, and more.

1. Make It a Costume Party

If you’re inviting lots of wild ones along to your safari theme party, this is a must-have. Take your birthday party idea to the next level by turning it into a costume party.

Ask your party animals to join you dressed up as their favorite zoo animal or safari creature. Keep it open and let them choose their own costume, or ask people to take an everyday T-shirt and customize it with animal prints or designs to show off their creativity.

2. Host a Safari-Themed Sleepover Party

We love a sleepover or slumber party , and it feels like this is one of those themes that’s perfect for it. Celebrate an animal birthday or safari get-together by asking your guests to stay overnight and stay up late.

Transform your living space or bedroom into a safari camp with beautifully styled mini tents, or ask people to bring along a sleeping bag for a more rustic feel. Add some themed party decor like balloon garlands, strings of faux leaves, or animal cutouts to really enhance the experience.

3. Go Wild with Animal Print

What better excuse than a safari theme party to go a little over the top with animal print birthday party decorations? There’s something fun about layering plenty of prints together to create a zany, unique take on the jungle party theme.

Look for tableware, table covers, party plates, and more safari theme party supplies that heavily feature animal print. Keep it all to one type — like leopard print — or mix in some zebra or giraffe print for a more eclectic look.

4. Transform Your Space into a Jungle

This idea takes a little more planning and plenty of safari party supplies, but it’s well worth it for a special birthday or occasion.

Layer hanging backdrops filled with palm leaves or tree-themed fabric, and hang earth-toned balloons, cutouts, or decorations from your ceiling. Invest in some color-changing bulbs to add a cozy glow or create a sunset effect, and add natural textiles and animal decorations to complete the look.

5. Fill Your Party Venue with Jungle Safari Animals

When it comes to planning the ultimate safari theme party, you can’t go wrong with plenty of jungle animals. Whether you fill the space with them, or hide them around as a fun mini game for the kids, it’s a super fun way to bring the theme to life.

Use animal cutouts to create an adorable photo booth area, or feature tiny toy jungle animals as part of a themed centerpiece or table decoration. How and where you display the animals is up to you, but it wouldn’t be a safari theme party without them.

6. Host a Jungle Obstacle Course

Safari theme party: African Safari Invitation

Design: Claudia Owen

If you’re looking for something to tire out your wild ones, a jungle-themed obstacle course is a wonderfully interactive idea. It’s an ideal activity for kids of all ages, and you can tailor it to your theme, group, or event type.

You can create your own obstacle course using everyday objects like couch cushions or hula hoops, or invest in an inflatable obstacle course for a big milestone birthday celebration. However you choose to do it, this is a great way to use up some of that energy ahead of cake time.

7. Set Up a DIY Crafting Area

Create a space where younger guests can relax (and still be creative) with a crafting area. Set up a party table somewhere away from the noise and offer your guests fun ways to engage in themed crafts. Download printable animal coloring pages, or find the instructions and materials for a DIY safari craft for kids . It’s a sweet way to offer a place to calm down while still having plenty of fun.

8. Splash Out on a Safari Theme Birthday Cake

If you’re putting on a safari theme party for a birthday celebration, you’ll need a cake that fits the occasion. Whether you opt for an expertly baked masterpiece or a homemade treasure with an adorable cake topper, it’s sure to be one of the guests’ highlights.

You can take a jungle theme cake in a variety of directions. Choose a simple sponge cake and add a personalized cake topper, or go minimal and stylish with a giant palm leaf design. Think about what the guest of honor would love to see as you all sing “happy birthday.”

9. Give Your Birthday Buffet a Safari Theme Twist

Buffets are great for a kids’ birthday party because people can pick their favorite snacks and treats without too much going to waste. It’s perfect for those picky little eaters who just want to fill a plate with cheese, crackers, or cocktail sausages.

To liven up your birthday buffet, give your foods a safari twist. These monkey sandwiches are adorable, and this giraffe cake dessert board is a gorgeous way to get your guests enjoying lots of fresh fruit. For snacks, a jungle safari trail mix is easy to make and works great as a sleepover midnight treat.

10. Create Themed Party Favor Bags

Your safari theme party is turning out to be epic, so you’ll want party favors that live up to the same hype as your main event. Luckily, you can put together goodie bags that match this theme quickly, easily, and affordably.

Choose a favor bag or box with a safari theme or animal print design, then add in a few classic items like stickers, candy, and bubbles. For an extra treat, send your guests home with a safari animal cupcake or a personalized animal pencil or coloring set.

Exciting Safari Theme Party Invites

Safari theme party: Jungle Wild Invitation

Design: frau brandt (photo courtesy of Angela & Evan Photography)

This is one of those birthday party themes that absolutely needs an exciting party invite to match. Here are some of our most-loved online invitations for your themed get-together — whether it’s a jungle birthday party or safari baby shower party .

First Safari Invitation

Design: frau brandt

For all those little babies celebrating their first birthday, this First Safari invitation is a lovely way to mark the moment. The gorgeous, soft illustrations are ideal for this momentous occasion.

Swing On By Invitation

Looking for something more contemporary? This Swing On By invitation is the perfect mix of modern and adorable, with a fun monkey illustration and modern typefaces.

Calling All Party Animals Invitation

Design: Jessie Steury

For a safari theme party that blends cute with mischievous, this Calling All Party Animals invitation is an ideal match. We love the bold yet sweet illustrations on this design, which is great for an all-out costume party or an understated sleepover.

Classic Cheetah Print Invitation

For a more sophisticated safari theme party, this Classic Cheetah Print invite is one of our top picks. The black and gold palette is ideal for an adult birthday party, or a teen who wants something a little more dramatic and contemporary than a cutesy jungle invitation.

X Marks the Spot Invitation

Design: Shiny Penny Studio

Whether you’re hosting a slumber party or outdoor safari theme party, this X Marks the Spot invitation works perfectly. The watercolor background complements the sweet illustrations, and it says “safari” without being too over-the-top about the theme — leaving some mystery for your guests.

Host a Spectacular Safari-Themed Birthday Party in Style

A safari theme party is one of the best ways to celebrate a special moment for adventurers of all ages. Whether you recreate a safari experience in your backyard or keep it simple with a more contemporary take on the theme, it’s a lovely way to get together and wish someone a very happy birthday.

Once you’ve decided on your safari theme direction, look for an invite that’s just as creative. Explore our birthday invitation designs to choose a template, personalize it, and send it on its way to your excited party guests.

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The following is best served fresh from the oven: baked crispy chicken strips, baked spinach dip, apple and arugula flatbread, crispy baked asian chicken wings , baked zucchini with marinara and cheese, baked sweet potato wedges, tomato and mozzarella tart, vegetarian stuffed mushrooms, individual apple crisp.
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This fondant cake also has a baby for a safari tour on a jeep. The name on the base is painted in gold, which is pretty trendy these days. This jungle cake has baby animals in fondant, but it doesn't have the usual green foliage. Instead, the leaves are pink and brushed with gold on the sides. 2.
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It also includes a cute smash cake. 2. Cute Animal Jungle Cake. This jungle theme cake is one of the most stunning jungle cake ideas we've encountered. It features 3 layers of scrumptious cake and expertly crafted, three dimensional jungle animals. This birthday cake even has a swinging monkey on top! 3.
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Let's start with my favorite part of the jungle food - THE JUNGLE FIRST BIRTHDAY CAKE. It's a two-tier walnut cake (10 inch and 7 inch layers) filled with a delicious chocolate walnut cream, covered in fondant and decorated with fondant palm trees and jungle animals. This cake can easily serve 45-50 people and would have probably costed ...
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Step 10: Add a Tiny Cake with Candle Topper. Next was the tiny birthday cake on the top tier. I made this by hand with light blue fondant shaped into a tiny cake. And then I added the white icing on top in white, followed by the handmade candle. After the cake, I attached the larger tree on the first tier.
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I made this Jungle Safari Cake a while ago for Daniel's 1st birthday party. This post ends my series of posts about a Safari / Jungle Themed birthday party. Here are all the other posts in case you missed them: Part I - Dessert Ideas. Part II - Appetizers, Finger Foods & Snack Ideas. Part III - DIY Decoration Ideas + FREE Printables
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"For those new to cake decorating, this easy fondant safari tutorial will guide you through the steps to create stunning safari-themed decorations." Safari-Themed 1st Birthday Cake Topper Tutorial: This step-by-step guide is a fantastic introduction to our fondant jungle animal tutorials for beginners. It's designed to make crafting your ...
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Discover our huge collection of Animal and Jungle Safari Cakes collection. Charm's Cakes has been making jungle safari cakes for years. Take a wild ride through the jungle with our Safari Cakes theme! These cakes are perfect for any animal lover and are sure to be a hit at your next party. Choose from a variety of designs featuring jungle animals like lions, tigers, and giraffes.
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Jungle Safari Cake - Video Tutorials. Jungle theme cakes are loved by kids and animal lovers. They are fun to make and loaded with creativity. From animal cut outs to realistic sugarpaste one's, there's so much you can do with this theme. Find fancy ideas and creative stuff made by artist from around the world in the below tutorials.
Wild One: A Jungle Themed 1st Birthday Party
Adding a jungle-themed cake with little animals is the perfect way to tie in the theme of your "wild one" jungle safari party. You can get creative with the design of the cake, incorporating cute jungle animals like lions, elephants, and monkeys. ... Overall, a "wild one" jungle safari themed first birthday party is sure to be a hit ...
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Like many other kids out there, if your kid is also a huge fan of "The Jungle Book," then this Jungle Safari Cake recipe could be a lifesaver. Follow the tutorial and bake an aesthetically wild cake with Mowgli and Akela on top. Make your kids' birthday special with a safari-themed cake made with love all by yourself.
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The cookies were then decorated with a glossy icing recipe made of 1 cup sugar, 2 tsp milk, 2 tsp light corn syrup, 1/4 tsp vanilla then add food coloring. The tree and monkeys were drawn out by hand and cut directly on the cookie pan before baking. Jungle Safari cake by Jessica S., Schenectady, NY.
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Jungle-themed birthday parties will always be popular with little kids and there are so many fun cake designs to choose from. The jungle theme, safari theme and 'wild one' theme are closely linked and many cake designs draw on all these themes for inspiration. The jungle cakes are colorful, fun and simply amazing often decorated with ...
12 Cool DIY Safari and Jungle Cake Ideas
Cake by Jennifer R., Herndon, VA. The elephant & tiger for this jungle cake is one cake mix split into 2 round pans. The tiger ears are cupcakes. The trunk is the part cut out between the ears. The jungle cake is iced with store icing tinted with gel. The elephant is decorated with rope licorice.
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Aug 6, 2023 - Explore Artful Cakery by Julie's board "Jungle/Safari cakes", followed by 332 people on Pinterest. See more ideas about safari cakes, jungle safari cake, safari birthday.
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This colorful jungle-themed birthday cake will dazzle on any dessert table. Adorable safari animals and trees surround the bottom layer of the cake, while animal tracks adorn the top layer, along with the child's age. ... Be prepared for your next Safari or Jungle Themed Birthday Party with these 12 Fun Jungle Themed Party Games printable.
Wild Jungle Party Ideas (DIY Jungle Safari Party)
Mermaid Birthday Party Printable Set, Watercolor. $ 20.00. This jungle birthday party set up is full of fantastic ideas with fun decorations, wild snacks, and roaring favors. All for your DIY pleasure of course. Great ideas for any safari theme or Jungle theme birthday party. Learn where to get all the jungle party supplies.
Jungle theme cakes and ideas
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8. Splash Out on a Safari Theme Birthday Cake. If you're putting on a safari theme party for a birthday celebration, you'll need a cake that fits the occasion. Whether you opt for an expertly baked masterpiece or a homemade treasure with an adorable cake topper, it's sure to be one of the guests' highlights. You can take a jungle theme ...
Jungle Safari Theme Birthday Party Supplies & Decorations
Go wild for their birthday with jungle safari decorations and party supplies. Throw them a jungle safari theme party with safari balloons, jungle animal décor, and more. Edit Store Edit Store. ... Cake Supplies (4) Invitations (2) Costumes & Accessories (2) Party Kits (1) Pinatas & Candy (1)
Safari Animal Print Cake Pops
Place on a parchment-lined baking tray. Repeat until all the mixture is used up. Place tray into the refrigerator for 1 hour. Coat the Cake Pops: Melt the white chocolate with coconut oil in a tall mug or measuring cup. Dip ¼-inch of a cake pop stick into the chocolate, and then insert it halfway into the cake ball.
Safari Animals Birthday Cake
Jungle Birthday Cake Topper for Girls - 25pcs Safari Animal Cake & Cupcake Toppers for Wild One, Two Wild Birthday. $ 3546. 17 Pcs Safari Animal Birthday Centerpiece Jungle Gold Wild Animals Figurines Cake Topper and Palm Leaves Set for Jungle Safari Baby Shower Decorations Theme Party Supplies. $ 1499.

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2. Cake with Gold-painted Toys

3. Prehistoric Jungle

4. Quilt-style Jungle Cake

5. Colorful Jungle Cake

6. Number Jungle Cake

7. King of the Jungle Cake with Synthetic Foliage

8. Paper-crafted Animal Toppers

9. Fondant Foliage

10. Palm Leaf + Stencil

11. Piped Animal Frosting

12. Edible Jungle Images

13. Animal Cookie Toppers

14. Minimalist Jungle Cake

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Step 1: Make the Elephant Cake Topper

Step 2: Make the Lion Cake Topper

Step 3: Make the Giraffe Cake Topper

Step 4: Make the Monkey Cake Topper

Step 5: Make the Fondant Tree

Step 6: Bake the Cakes

Step 7: Attach the Birthday Boy's Name

Step 8: Attach the Trees to the Cake

Step 9: Attach the Grass Border

Step 10: Add a Tiny Cake with Candle Topper

Step 11: Attach the Fondant Animal Toppers

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