Dinosaur Cake Decorating Set
Got a little dinosaur fan in the house? This is the easy way to make the dinosaur birthday cake they have been talking about for months. Three simple cake shapes, a handful of lollies and our decorating set, and you have a 3D dino with real wow factor.
The Dinosaur Cake Decorating Set gives you a sheet of edible paper designs plus two sheets of paper cut outs for all the 3D bits. Bake it (packet mix is absolutely fine by us), ice it, then cut the pieces out and pop them on. As easy as stickers.
Please note: cake mix, icing, food colouring and lollies are not included.
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What's in the Dinosaur Cake Decorating Set?
Everything that turns three plain cake shapes into a dinosaur, plus the guide to put it together.
- One sheet of edible paper designs for your dinosaur's face and features.
- Two sheets of paper cut outs for the 3D details that stand up off the cake.
- Step-by-step Dinosaur Cake guide covering baking, building and decorating.
Edible paper designs
Printed on edible paper, so there is nothing to pipe or sculpt. Cut them out and press them onto your iced cake.
Paper cut outs
The 3D pieces are paper, not edible. They give your dino its shape and height, and they come off before you cut the cake.
How long does it keep?
Our edible paper lasts two years, but use it within about six months and the colours stay their brightest.
What do I need to make the Dinosaur Cake?
Shape Tins
- 1 x Cylinder Shape Tin
- 1 x Cube Shape Tin
- 1 x Dome Shape Tin
All three come in the Complete Set and the Classic Set. Already own them? Just grab the decorating set.
Ingredients
- 3 packets of cake mix, or your favourite homemade recipe (about 36 serves, based on 12 serves per packet mix and how generous your slices are)
- Icing, coloured green
- Jubes and liquorice for the finishing touches
Handy to have
- Wooden skewers to hold the shapes together
- A long serrated knife and a cake board
Dinosaur Cake recipe and step-by-step guide
Your decorating set unlocks the Dinosaur Cake guide in the Shape Book, with tin amounts, baking times and photos for every step.
Bake
Bake one cylinder, one cube and one dome. Three packet mixes will do the lot.
Build
No carving a dinosaur from a slab. The guide shows you exactly how the three shapes come together into your dinosaur, and where the skewers go.
Ice and decorate
Ice it green, then add the edible face, the paper cut outs and your lollies.
Decorating your Dinosaur Cake
Pick your dino colour
Green is the classic, but blue, orange or even rainbow dinos work brilliantly. Let the birthday kid choose.
Lolly upgrades
Jubes and liquorice make brilliant finishing touches, and the guide shows where they go. Crushed biscuits around the base look like dirt for a prehistoric scene.
Planning ahead
Bake the day before, ice and decorate on the morning of the party. Keep the edible paper sealed and out of the fridge until you need it.
Here's the colour this one calls for. Add it while you're here.
Or add another colour
Want the full step-by-step guide?
Buy this set and unlock the full Dinosaur guide, with every step to bake, build and decorate your cake.
- How to bake
- How to build
- How to decorate
Your unlock code is emailed as soon as you order, and it comes in your delivery too.
See the Dinosaur Cake Come to Life
From freshly baked shapes to a birthday centrepiece.
An Easy Dinosaur Cake You Can Make at Home
Simple cake shapes, finishing details and a little imagination.
You don't need a dinosaur-shaped tin or hours of sculpting a cake from scratch. Shape Tins uses simple cake shapes that come together to create the Dinosaur Cake, and the Decorating Set adds the details that give it character.
Tins this cake uses
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Cylinder (used in this cake)
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Cube (used in this cake)
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Dome (used in this cake)
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Rectangle
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Round + Ring
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Bake
Bake your cake in the Cylinder, Cube and Dome Shape Tins, ready to build your dinosaur.
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Build
Follow the step-by-step guide to bring your cake shapes together.
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Decorate
Add your icing, then bring your dinosaur to life with your Decorating Set.
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Celebrate
Bring out your finished Dinosaur Cake, take plenty of photos and enjoy sharing it at the party.
Ways to Make a Dinosaur Birthday Cake
| Your options | Approx. cost (AUD) | Why choose it? | What to consider |
|---|---|---|---|
| Supermarket cake | $25 to $40 | Quick and ready to serve. | Flat designs only. A 3D dinosaur is not on the menu. |
| Specialty cake shop | $150 to $600+ | Fully custom, made for you. | Detailed 3D dinosaurs sit at the top of that range and need notice. |
| Bake from scratch | $60 to $100* | Total creative freedom. | Carving a dinosaur by hand takes skill and patience. |
| DIY kit with disposable tins | $90 to $100 | Everything in one box. | Tins are single use, so you buy again next birthday. |
| Shape Tins | About $49 to $59 per cake* | Reusable tins, so each new cake is a decorating set plus ingredients. | You need Shape Tins to start. After that, no new tins for each birthday. |
*Indicative Australian estimates. Shape Tins figure is the $33.95 decorating set plus $15 to $25 for ingredients, using tins you own.
One Set of Shape Tins. So Many Cakes to Make.
Your Dinosaur Cake might be the first cake you make with Shape Tins, but it doesn't have to be the last!
Instead of buying a different novelty cake tin for every birthday, Shape Tins offers reusable baking shapes you can combine in different ways to create many cake designs. With the Complete Set, you'll have all five Shape Tins to explore everything from 3D animal and character cakes to number cakes and other birthday creations.
Buy the tins once. Keep creating with them again and again.
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Dinosaur Cake FAQs
What age is the dinosaur cake best for?
It is a hit from about age two to eight, with peak dinosaur love around three to five. Older kids enjoy helping with the decorating.
How many people does the dinosaur cake feed?
Made with three packet mixes, it gives about 36 serves, based on 12 serves per packet mix and how generous your slices are. Cut smaller party slices and it stretches further.
Can I make it without the Cube tin?
The guide is written for the Cylinder, Cube and Dome. You can try your own tins, but the body proportions may change and you might need to trim.
Are the 3D pieces edible?
The 3D cut outs are paper, so take them off before serving. The face designs are edible.
Can my child help decorate?
Yes. Cutting out and placing the pieces is a great job for little hands, with a grown-up on the scissors.
