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how to draw a birthday cake easy

To draw a birthday cake easily, start with simple shapes (ovals and rectangles), stack 1–2 layers, add dripping icing with wavy lines, then finish with candles and decorations before outlining and coloring.

Simple step‑by‑step cake

  1. Sketch the plate
    • Draw a wide, flat oval for the plate under the cake.
 * Keep your lines light so you can erase later.
  1. Draw the cake body
    • Above the plate, draw another oval (a bit smaller) for the cake top.
 * From the left and right edges of that oval, draw two straight lines down, then connect them with a slight curve to make a cylinder.
  1. Add a second layer (optional)
    • On top of the first layer, draw a slightly smaller oval.
 * Drop two short lines down from its sides and connect them with another curved line to form the upper tier.
  1. Draw the icing
    • Around the top edge, draw a wavy “drippy” line going up and down to look like flowing frosting.
 * You can add another wavy line along the side for a frosting stripe or border.
  1. Add candles and flames
    • On the top layer, draw a few thin rectangles for candles.
 * On top of each, add a small teardrop shape for the flame and a tiny line for the wick.
  1. Decorate the cake
    • Add simple shapes: circles for sprinkles, hearts or stars on the sides, or tiny stripes on the candles.
 * You can also sketch balloons or confetti around the cake to make it more festive.
  1. Outline and color
    • Go over your final lines with a darker pen or marker, then erase the sketch underneath.
 * Use bright colors for frosting, pastel colors for decorations, and yellow or orange for the flames.

Mini “Quick Scoop” tips

  • Use light pencil strokes first so mistakes are easy to fix.
  • Keep shapes basic: ovals + straight lines = neat cartoon cake.
  • For a cuter look, you can add a kawaii face (two big eyes and a smiling mouth) on the side of the cake.

TL;DR: Start with an oval and a rectangle for the cake, add a second tier if you like, draw drippy icing with a wavy line, place a few candles on top, decorate with small shapes, then outline and color in bright, fun tones.

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