Do you have a dungeon master in your home? I’m in complete denial that my middle son’s 18th birthday is this weekend. Man, I’m old and my boy is almost a MAN. {denial} All my boys are Dungeons and Dragons players and so when my Mom called to find out what cake she should make for Dylan’s birthday… I had a sad realization….
a. I’ve never hosted a Dungeons and Dragons themed birthday party for him.
b. I’ve never featured Dungeons and Dragons birthday parties here on Tip Junkie.
Eeek! Talk about an epic mom fail. {d’oh!} So I’m rectifying that right now by posting the research I’m doing for my sons birthday in hopes one of you have a DM {dungeon master} in your home and it will save you some time planning his next birthday party. {high fives}
So here are some Epic Dungeons and Dragons cakes your role playing gamer (RPG) will enjoy.
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1. Mimic Cake
This 3D Mimic cake by Sweet Disposition Cakes is incredible! It looks like a piece of art and I can't believe it's editable.
2. 3D Dragon Cake
This 3D dragon cake is done by Mike's Amazing Cakes and perfect for a Dungeons & Dragons dungeon master.
3. Easy D&D Sheet Cake
If you're in a time pinch or lack cake decorating skills {like I do} then this sheet cake might be for you. Find a castle, dragon, and dice and add to white icing, chocolate syrup {for the lines}, green icing, and the brown dirt is cinnamon.
Update: The cake decorator contacted me. YAY!! Turns out Heidi Tyler made this in 2011 for her friend's first D&D campaign in college. She found all of the decorations from the Dollar Tree store, making it very college budget-friendly.
4. Dungeons and Dragons Cake Pan
For Dylan's birthday my mom decided to buy this ThinkGeek Cooper Dragon Cake Pan on Amazon you can decorate it with icing like my Mom did or in a glaze. {affiliate link}
My mom used the dragon cake pan above and then decorated Dylan's D&D birthday cake to his specifications a red dragon with blue dragon eggs. She hand painted editable gold onto the dragon scales and used black and blue sprinkles to add depth to the cake. Sadly, my fair photography skills don't do it justice as it was so incredible. Thank you Mom!!
5. Polyhedral Dice Cake
This is an amazing D20s Polyhedral dice wedding cake by Maples Wedding Cakes. These have proper numbers on them and everything. It's Chocolate flavoured and, if the regular-sized D20 on the table is anything to go by, enormous!
If you're interested in recreating this look, here's a pictured tutorial on how to bake a 20 sided dice cake by Jen.
6. 4 Tier D&D Wedding Cake
This cake was inspired by a combination of The Lord of the rings and Dungeons and Dragons and Little Brown Fairy Cake made this 4 Tier Dungeons and Dragons Wedding Cake for her clients.
7. Dungeons & Dragons Map Cake
Apparently this Dungeons & Dragons map cake is based off an actual D&D campaign. With the right figurines I think I could probably make this cake, it looks easy enough.
I couldn't find the proper image credit for this cake, so feel free to leave a comment if you happen to know where it originated from. I stumbled upon it on a yucky site that I'd prefer not to send you over too. {eek}
8. RPG Polyhedral Dice Cake Pop
These 4, 6, 8, and 12 sided RPG Polyhedral Dice Cake Pops by Midtown Sweets are Chocolate Cake dipped in Chocolate Candy Melt and brushed with gold luster. The numbers were added with a food color pen.
9. Hand Painted Dragon D&D Cake
Hand painted dragon cake with sculpted dice crouching on top a castle is the perfect Dungeons & Dragons themed cake.
10. Hershey and Oreo Castle Cakes
You can check out a ton of Hershey and Oreo Cookie Castle Cakes over on Pinterest. You could also make this using Kit Kats. {yummy} I also really like this fondant castle cake with the added figurines.
11. Dungeon Tower Cake with Sword
A dungeon tower cake for an 18 year old who loves dungeons and dragons. All chocolate cake with chocolate ganache covered with fondant via Cake Central.
12. Five Headed Dragon D&D Cake
Wow. This five headed dragon cake Sweetened Memories made for a Dungeons and Dragons party is amazing.
13. Dungeons and Dragons Birthday Party
If you have a child that loves the game Dungeons and Dragons then you will want to checkout this party for your dungeon master. I love the simple black and white color scheme and the stationery from the party is seriously creative. Dylan would LOVE this party.
What is Dungeons and Dragons?
Dungeons and Dragons is a role playing game (RPG) that could be described as combining a traditional board game and using your imagination to create a world-building experience.
One of the great things about D&D is that you only really need a copy of the rules, some pencils and paper, a set of dice and your imagination. Pair those simple tools with enthusiastic friends and you've got a recipe for success.
How to Play Dungeons and Dragons?
- A beginner’s guide to playing Dungeons and Dragons
- How to Introduce Your Kid to Dungeons & Dragons
- How to Plan Your First 'Dungeons & Dragons' Game
- DIY Dungeon Master High-Tech D&D Gaming Table
Happy Gaming and Party Planning!
~ Laurie
14. D20 Polyhedral Dice Cookies
If you're looking to make cookies instead of cake check out these D20 Polyhedral Dice Cookie Tutorial {video} by Felicia Day. If you're looking for a simpler dice cookie recipe then check out this one by Jen B.
15. Dungeon Master Gift Ideas
If you're looking for gift ideas for your D&D player or attending a birthday party for a Dungeon Master here are some D&D gifts I found on Etsy and Amazon you can order. Dylan's grandparents are always wondering what to get him so I thought a list of gift ideas might help you as well. {knuckle bumps}
Gift Ideas
- Dungeons and Dragons Egyptian Dungeon Set, $10
- Wooden Dungeon Master Screen, $150
- DIY Suprise Ball Gift
- Crochet Gaming Dice Patterns
- Battle Grid Game Mat, $40
Things to Wear
- Please Don't Kill My Character Shirt, $19.50
- D&D Hoodie, $25.22
16. Dungeons and Dragons Party Supplies
If you're looking for more than D&D cakes and would like help planning a birthday party then here are some party supplies and DIY ideas.
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Printable Decorations
- Printable Dragon Party Decorations
- Dragon's Lair Printable Party
- Dragon Printable Banner, $9.95 This is the banner I ordered.
Party Decorations
- Duct Tape Castle Entry Way
- DIY Medieval Torches, Chandeliers, and Banners
- Medieval Party Decorations
Party Food
- How to make your own Dungeons & Dragons chocolate dice mold
- 20 Sided Dice Cookie and Fondant Cutter, $2
- ThinkGeek Cooper Dragon Cake Pan
Party Favors:
Vinyl and SVG Files
You can use vinyl or cut your own D&D logo and dragons using a digital cutter using SVG files to make cards, party decor, or homemade gifts.
- Vinyl Dragon, $6
- D&D Vinyl, $7
- Dragon svg clip art, $3
I used the D&D clip art to create a stencil for Dylan's Senior parking lot space. It's a tradition at his High School where they get to paint their Senior parking spot. This clip art got me some major mom cred. {two snaps!}
