An Odd But Nevertheless Extremely Useful Baby Shower Cake

Possibly you were thinking that baby shower cakes were merely an appetizing dessert served at the party... Well, that is undoubtedly one form of cake. However there's another kind of baby shower cake that is filled with all sorts of useful gifts for the about-to-be mom.  One extremely popular choice in this area is a gift that really can resemble a tiered wedding cake. However instead of being made from sugar, eggs and flour, it's created from the one thing a new mom can never have too many of - diapers.

These ingenious and attractive baby shower cakes make for the perfect gift for the occasion. Everyone thinks about giving diapers to the mother-to-be and she will certainly be able to use them. However giving diapers in this way turns a needed but dull gift into an occasion for laughter for the guests and the guest of honor.

Piled high and covered with other pretty items that really do make it look like the the real thing, these diaper cakes are practical and fun and the guest of honor can peel them off one at a time as required. Like eating a wedding cake that can last for days or even weeks, this gift offers its own storage bin.

This same design idea can be used with great success for many other baby shower gifts. The artificial wedding cake can be filled with all sorts of toys for the baby, gifts for the expectant mother and a lot more.

After all, it is not only diapers that the happy couple will shortly. Baby oil, baby powder, lotion, ointment and many related hygiene products are common items in the nursery. At approximately 32 inches high, you'll find these cakes hold plenty of these necessities. Booties, a baby cap, terry cloth towels and several other items of clothing are part of the package too.

Even the smaller 2-tier baby shower cakes offer dozens of valuable gifts and makes a fabulous decoration as a centerpiece for the baby shower table. Simply peel off the outer layers and enjoy the pacifier, rattle, teething ring and more that will assuredly be used. Open it up and discover socks, a manicure set, a brush and comb and many other presents that are just as useful.

A few baby shower cakes will house only decorative gifts, but these too will be highly appreciated by the mom-to-be. Silk roses and ceramic baby blocks and more set on a silver platter make this a gift that won't be put away the closet after the party. You will find the blocks lining the shelf in the baby's room and the silk roses on display on the mantle, while the silver platter is used to liven up the table on special occasions.

Take a look at the full line of baby shower cakes on offer nowadays and amaze yourself with all the creative options.

And, remember to order the real thing for the shower while you are at it.