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How to Draw a Cake: Step-by-Step for Kids

How to draw a cake in 14 easy steps

A slice of layer cake with wavy icing, four sprinkles, a cream swirl and a cherry.

Follow 14 steps on paper, or use the live lesson to trace one part at a time. Pause between strokes and take your time with the smaller details.

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How to draw a cake, step by step

  1. 1Draw the upper cake layer

    Draw the upper cake layer.

  2. 2Draw the wavy middle icing

    Draw the wavy middle icing.

  3. 3Draw the bottom cake layer

    Draw the bottom cake layer.

  4. 4Draw the dripping top icing

    Draw the dripping top icing.

  5. 5Draw the upper left cream curl

    Draw the upper left cream curl.

  6. 6Draw the middle cream swirl

    Draw the middle cream swirl.

  7. 7Draw the lower cream swirl

    Draw the lower cream swirl.

  8. 8Draw the cherry

    Draw the cherry.

  9. 9Draw the cherry stem

    Draw the cherry stem.

  10. 10Draw the cherry highlight

    Draw the cherry highlight.

  11. 11Draw sprinkle 1

    Draw sprinkle 1.

  12. 12Draw sprinkle 2

    Draw sprinkle 2.

  13. 13Draw sprinkle 3

    Draw sprinkle 3.

  14. 14Draw sprinkle 4

    Draw sprinkle 4.

Time to color!

Try golden sponge, pink icing, white cream and a red cherry.

In the live version, coloring is tap-to-fill: pick a color, tap a part, done.

Frequently asked questions

How many steps are in the Cake drawing?
This lesson has 14 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.
What colors can I use for a Cake?
Try golden sponge, pink icing, white cream and a red cherry. You can choose your own palette too.

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