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Simple & delicious recipes for parties, birthdays, and buffets – the best cakes to take home for daycare or school parties!
Since my kids started kindergarten, or now school, there have been many daycare and school celebrations where we parents have been responsible for the (cake) buffet. Whether it was a summer festival at kindergarten, a class party for the elementary school class, or a cake donation for a school trip, my kids and I have baked!
Why “Take-Along” Cakes for Daycare & School Are So Popular
Whether it’s a summer party, school festival, birthday celebration in class, or a cake buffet at the sports event – cakes to take along are always a hit. They’re easy to prepare, easy to transport, and taste just as good to our little ones as they do to us.
Here you find our most popular cake recipes– guaranteed to bring smiles to everyone’s faces!
The Best Chocolate Cakes to Take Along
The moist chocolate cake is always a highlight – even outside of Halloween! This fluffy batter cake is quick to make and ideal for chocolate lovers.
Delicious Marble Cakes
Marble cakes are an all-time favorite – a buffet evergreen for any occasion!
Here are three tasty variations:
Nutty Marble Cake
The Chocolate-Hazelnut-Marble Cake is a delicious mix of chocolate and hazelnut cake. It’s simple to bake and can be decorated any way you like. Tip: always label that it contains nuts for people with allergies.
Classic Marble Cake
A nut-free marble cake made for all people with a nut allergy.The marble cake made with vanilla and chocolate batter – the absolute classic!
Marble Cake with Nutella
This moist marble cake is a special treat for Nutella fans! It gets a colorful glaze that kids will absolutely love.
Cakes with a Surprise
This cake will create a wow moment at any buffet. The surprise only appears when you cut it: a bright rainbow hidden inside – a feast for the eyes!
Simple Themed Cakes to Take Along
My little ones and I love themed cakes – simple ones! They’re a fun way to bring seasonal or party themes to life and always put smiles on faces.
Beach Cake for the Summer Party
Our beach cake was a big hit at the kindergarten summer party. Since then, many of you have recreated it with great success – what cake could be better for summer?
Ball Cake for the Sports Festival
A basketball cake on the buffet at the sports festival! I guarantee there won’t be any leftovers. It’s super easy to decorate and fits perfectly for sports or game days.
Spooky-Sweet Halloween Cake
This candy cake is perfect for the next Halloween party at school or daycare. Or decorate it with Christmas candy for a holiday party, or colorful sweets for a birthday celebration.
Cheesecake to Take Along
Cheesecake can sometimes be tricky, but this colorful crustless cheesecake is quick to make. The natural food coloring turns it into a cheerful “paradise cake.”
The Healthy Cake Snack
If you’re looking for a low-sugar option for a daycare party, the Deluxe Banana Bread is perfect! Packed with healthy ingredients, it’s also great for a daycare or school breakfast.
Tips for Transporting Cakes
- Bake the day before so the cakes can cool completely.
- Use sturdy transport boxes or cake carriers and label them with your name.
- For chocolate glaze: only transport once it’s set.
- Always mark cakes with allergy information (e.g., “contains nuts”).
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I hope you’ve found the perfect cake to take along for your daycare or school event among these recipes! If you need more inspiration, check out our other delicious cake creations.
My kids and I wish your kids and you a great time baking and celebrating in daycare or school!
Deine Lia!
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