Cake turntable and scraper
A rotating stand, offset spatula and scraper can help you reach the sides of the cake. Compare stand diameter, stability and what the kit includes.
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Watch: decorate a unicorn cake
Follow Cupcake Jemma's Full Unicorn Cake Tutorial & How-To for the unicorn finish. This decorating tutorial starts with a baked, filled and crumb-coated cake. Use the cake and buttercream recipes linked in the creator's video description for the baking stage.
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Prefer a different style? See Cupcake Jemma's sprinkle unicorn cake baking tutorial, with ingredient quantities in its description.
Calculate your cake servings
Example: order 2 cakes
For 20 people plus 10% extra, plan 22 servings. Two cakes with 12 servings each provide 24 servings, leaving 4 after one serving per person.
Tools for your unicorn cake
Start with the finish you want: a smooth base, a piped mane and a horn-and-ears topper. Check what you already own before buying a full kit.
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Piping bags and tips
Compare star tips and piping bags for swirls and rosettes. Check tip sizes, bag compatibility and whether couplers are included.
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Look for a topper that suits the cake height and width. Confirm whether it is edible; remove non-edible decorations before serving.
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Match pan dimensions and depth to your recipe. A pan diameter is not a serving guarantee; use the baker or recipe serving estimate above.
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How much cake do you need for 20, 30 or 50 guests?
This example uses a 10% allowance and cakes labelled as 12 servings each. Substitute your baker's portion count; these figures are not a cake-diameter chart.
| People | Target servings | 12-serving cakes | Total servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | 22 | 2 | 24 |
| 30 | 33 | 3 | 36 |
| 50 | 55 | 5 | 60 |
Choose a cake size with your baker
Ask how many portions the exact cake serves and what size each portion is. Diameter alone does not tell you the serving count: height, shape and cutting pattern also matter. If one cake is too small, compare a larger cake with two smaller ones by changing the servings input.
The calculator assumes cakes of the same serving capacity. For a mixed order, add the stated servings of each cake and compare the sum with the target servings shown above.
A worked example
For 20 people and 10% extra, the target is 22 servings. At 12 servings per cake, 22 divided by 12 is 1.83, so round up to 2 cakes. That provides 24 servings: 4 beyond the guest count and 2 beyond the target that already includes your allowance.
Plan the rest of the birthday
Add unicorn party games and free bingo to your celebration.
Use the free party budget and supplies planner for plates, cups and your own estimated costs. For take-home gifts, see our unicorn party favor ideas.
Your unicorn cake preparation checklist
Tick off your plan as you go, then use “Print cake plan” above. Ticks are not saved after you reload.
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Choose how much you want to make yourself
| Approach | Your work | What to check |
|---|---|---|
| Decorate a ready-made cake | Add a suitable topper and your chosen finishing details. | Existing frosting, cake height, topping weight and storage instructions. |
| Bake and decorate | Follow a tested recipe, then add the unicorn finish. | Recipe yield, pan sizes, cooling time and piping tools. |
| Order from a baker | Agree portions, design and collection. | Written price, dietary requirements, serving size and transport. |
Unicorn cake planning questions
Do I need a special unicorn-shaped pan?
A horn-and-ears design can be added to a round cake, as in the decorating tutorial above. Choose the pans required by the recipe rather than buying a novelty pan automatically.
What should a beginner buy first?
Start with the recipe and design. Check whether you already have suitable pans, a spatula and a cake board. Add piping bags and the required tips if you want a piped mane; a ready-made topper is another option. Compare kit contents to avoid duplicates.
Can I use the photograph as a serving-size guide?
No. The photo is style inspiration, not a portion chart or a tested recipe. Use your recipe's yield or your baker's portion estimate in the calculator.
How far ahead can I make the cake?
Use the storage and make-ahead instructions for your exact cake, filling and frosting. Different fillings need different handling; the decoration does not determine a safe storage time.
Before ordering
- Confirm attendance and whether accompanying adults want cake.
- Ask about dietary requirements and arrange suitable alternatives with your baker.
- Confirm portion sizes, collection time, storage instructions and the final price.
- A decorative cake and plain extra portions can be compared as a mixed order; ask the baker for a quote.
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