Circular Cake

• If you choose a circular cake, decorate the top to resemble a PokeBall. Divide the top in two parts. The top half should be frosted using a bright red, and the bottom half should be covered with bright white frosting. In the center of the cake, create a round white button with a smaller black circle inside it. Use a smaller black decorating tip and trace around the button, then create a seam separating the white and red frosting.

Square or Rectangular Cake

• A square or rectangular cake provides much more decorating surface. One popular option for a Pokémon-themed birthday is to create a backdrop that coordinates with the theme of the series, decorating with plastic figurines from the Anime show and games. Pokémon figurines can be bought at toy stores and party stores. Decorate the cake based on the type of Pokémon, such as by creating a forest for a Pikachu-themed cake or a sandy beach for a water-type Pokémon cake. Get really creative when decorating the cake and add figurines as needed.

Shaped Cake

• If you buy a larger sheet cake design, use a knife to cut the cake into the shape you want and decorate it however you like. If you want to get really creative with this style of Pokemon birthday cake designing, download an image of a favored Pokemon character, such as Charmander or Jigglypuff, and modeling the cake to be shaped and decorated as that character. Although this strategy requires a little more knowledge of decorating techniques, there is no limit to what you can do with creativity.

Cupcakes

• One type of cake decorating gaining popularity recently is cupcake decorating. Buy or bake unfrosted cupcakes. Arrange them to create a picture and then frost them to complete the design. Use this method to create cupcake cakes shaped like PokeBalls, Pokemon characters or a scene from the show with plastic figurines added to complete the look. The cupcakes can be frosted separately or all at once, depending on your preference.