Draw a Birthday Cake

A three-layer birthday cake with wavy icing on every layer, three striped candles and little flames, sitting on a round plate.

The Birthday Cake lesson builds the picture with 19 guided strokes. Follow the highlighted line, then move to the next part. You can pause and practice the smaller details at your own pace.

Try golden sponge, pink icing, blue candles and yellow flames. After drawing, use the coloring tools to make the picture your own.

How many steps are in the Birthday Cake drawing?

This lesson has 19 guided strokes, with separate steps for the main shapes and details.

Can we follow along on paper?

Yes. Use a pencil or crayon and follow the steps at your own pace. You can also trace the guides in the browser.

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