Take a look at these cool homemade Treasure Map cakes shared with us by cake decorators from around the world. Along with the birthday cakes here, you’ll also find loads DIY birthday cake-making ideas and how-to tips to inspire your next birthday cake project. Enjoy!
I made this creative pirate treasure map cake for my son’s 3rd birthday. All you need is a rectangle pan! I used an 11×15. I started by frosting the whole cake in white frosting. I then used crushed graham cracker and brown sugar mixed for the “sand”, covering about 3/4ths of the top of the cake. … Read more
I got this cake idea from the Wilton web site. Its chocolate cake with chocolate buttercream around the side and regular buttercream on top, the trees are pretzels with royal icing leaves, the boats have pretzel with plain paper sails, and the scull cross is fondant. I used the gel for the water. The money … Read more
My son was having a Pirates of the Caribbean birthday and wanted a cake to match. We like some of the pirate cakes and we liked the treasure map cakes, so we decided to combine and make a cake that incorporated both concepts. I used a half sheet cake. I used extra cake batter and … Read more
My son wanted a pirate party so I looked all over the internet to find ideas. I took several ideas of treasure map cakes and compiled them to this creation. I used pirate toys for decor, several colors of store bought icing and funfetti cake mix (it is a family fave). I made a 13×9 … Read more
Hi, my name is Zoe. I am nine years old. I live in Australia and go to North Melbourne Primary School. My teacher Mark is moving to Bali for six months to surf – oops, I mean teach – and my class is throwing him a surprise birthday party tomorrow (shhh, don’t tell anyone). Mark … Read more
This Treasure Map Birthday Cake was my first attempt at decorating a birthday cake. I have always made cakes and muffins but never done more than ice and put on sprinkles. I was making this cake for my husband’s birthday and had looked on the internet for some inspiration and ideas. I came across this … Read more
I designed the cake by searching “treasure maps” on the internet and looking for the style with other pirate cakes. The island names were inspired by a set of small pirate candles found at the local party store (as was the larger treasure chest candle). I used a chocolate sheet cake and canned frosting for … Read more