4 Creative Ways to Use a Cake Topper

The topping you see on a cake is called icing because it is designed with fondant and other edible materials. It is also the most challenging part of cake design. However, there is a unique and convenient way to design dessert items. You can use a printed cake topper instead of icing.

What is a printed topping?

A printed topping is a piece of edible paper. You can print any design, including a business logo, picture, or message on the paper. Only edible inks are used in printing. The printed topping can be placed over any bakery item, such as cookies and biscuits for personalization. Printed toppings are both affordable and convenient to use.   

Here’re the various uses of printed toppings

1. Celebratory Décor

Toppings can be printed for celebratory cakes such as birthdays, weddings, and anniversaries. The advantage of printing is you can print toppings in any design and color. For example, birthday cakes can have names and numbers. Wedding cakes can be decorated with pictures of brides and grooms. Similarly, you can use humorous figures for Valentine's cakes.

2. Personalization

Printing a cake topper is a great way to personalize cookies etc. It is especially beneficial for business branding and promotion. For example, take personalized cupcakes. Businesses can order cupcakes customized with their logos for distribution during corporate lunches and other functions. Similarly, individuals can personalize cakes to celebrate achievements in academics, sports, and careers.

3. Seasonal Festivities

Printing toppings is a great way to decorate cakes for seasonal festivities such as Christmas, Halloween, and Easter. When you choose to print your toppings, you get unlimited choices such as snowflakes, pumpkins, and bunny-shaped toppings. You can explore attractive designs on the web and download the best designs for your seasonal toppings.

4. DIY and Craft Projects

Printing toppings can help with your DIY or craft projects. If you love baking cakes for loved ones, you should also look for convenient options to decorate the cakes. Printed toppings come in handy because they can be printed at home and used freely on cakes, cupcakes, pastries, and cookies.

If you're into DIY cake decoration, take a look at our DIY Cupcake Decoration Guide for more tips.

Is it safe to print toppings?

A printed cupcake topper is as safe as the cake. If you are using food-grade edible paper and ink, you don’t have to worry about anything. The topping will only improve the visual appeal and flavor of the cake. It is safe to use on food items and human consumption.