February 2012 Moms

Cake vs. Cupcakes?

I need to get going with a cake order for K's first birthday. We have about 20 adults and 10 kids (ages 3-6 mostly) coming. I have the finger foods figured out, but was not sure about cake. Are cupcakes best for kids? Will cake work just as well? Or I could do both- cupcakes for kids and LO and a smaller K for adults. What's worked for you mama's who are done with parties already?
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  • We are doing cupcakes and cookies for many reasons 1.) they were cheaper  2.) I don't have to worry about cutting the cake 3.) if there are any leftover its easier to get people to take one home or if I take them home I won't have a massive cake box with a 1/3 of a cake in it.

     

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  • We did both. I had cupcakes for the kiddos and then a cake for the adults.  Then eventually, some of the kids came back for cake Smile.

     

    I would say in the long run though that cupcakes are easier and less hassle for you. 

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    I didn't want to buy special cake plates and extra utencils.   And I didn't want to have to cut cake.  I want to enjoy this party as much as I can!

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  • I am doing cupcakes because they are easy and I'm making them myself.

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  • Ah... looks like there is 100% board agreement. :-)

     

    Cupcakes it will be!

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  • Cupcakes for us because I found cute ones on pinterest that go with our Dr. Suess theme.

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    We are doing cupcakes and cookies for many reasons 1. they were cheaper nbsp;2. I don't have to worry about cutting the cake 3. if there are any leftover its easier to get people to take one home or if I take them home I won't have a massive cake box with a 1/3 of a cake in it.nbsp;

    This, especially number 3. I don't want to keep extra cupcakes because I would be forced to eat them!
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  • Our party is Saturday. I ordered a 1/4 sheet cake and 36 cupcakes. I plan on setting out a cake knife and letting people cut their own.

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  • We just did cupcakes since those are easier. We didn't have the party at our house and just made more sense.  The only reason we would do a cake is if I have in mind a very cute idea for the cake. 
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  • Little behind here but I would do cupcakes and then if you have any kids with allergies you can make egg or dairy free for them.
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