How to Make Number Cakes Using Print-at-Home Baking Templates

August 31, 2026 3 min read

Number cakes are a fun and creative way to celebrate birthdays, anniversaries, and milestone events. Whether it’s a sweet 16, a 50th wedding anniversary, or a little one’s first birthday, a beautifully decorated number cake adds a personalised touch to any celebration. And with DoughCuts’ print-at-home number templates, making these cakes is simple and budget-friendly!

Ready to make your own number cake? Our Print-at-Home Number Templates make it easy to create the number you need at home. Simply download, print, cut out and use as your guide. Templates start from just $5.50 and are delivered instantly. Shop our print-at-home number templates and bake a memorable cake today!

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What You Need to Make Number Cakes

Before you start baking, make sure you have everything you need. Here's a quick list of tools and ingredients to help you get started:

Tools:

Print-at-Home Number Templates (Download here )
Printer and paper (normal sized A4 or letter paper)
Scissors for cutting templates
Baking tray or pan (12 inches or larger)
Sharp knife
Piping bags and nozzles

Ingredients:

Your favourite cake recipe (try our Simple Vanilla Cake Recipe or Chocolate Cake Recipe)
Buttercream, ganache, or whipped cream (Looking for buttercream ideas? Check out our buttercream recipes)
Decorations: Fresh fruits, flowers, chocolates, sprinkles, cookies, fondant shapes, edible images, lollies, meringues - whatever takes your fancy!

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Step-by-Step Guide: How to Make a Number Cake

Step 1: Print and Prepare Your Template

Choose the number template you need, download it, and print it on sturdy paper. Cut out the template carefully and set it aside.

Number 3 Print at Home Number Template printed, cut out and ready to use to make a number cake

Step 2: Bake Your Cake

Bake your favourite cake in a tray or cake tin. All of our 11” tall number templates fit inside a 12” square cake tin. Once it’s completely cool, place the printed template on top and cut around it with a sharp knife to achieve the perfect number shape.

Step 3: Layer and Assemble Your Cake

If you'd like to make a layered number cake, divide the batter between two cake tins, or use one large rectangular cake pan as directed in the recipe. Repeat the cutting process for each layer, then sandwich the cakes together with buttercream, cream or ganache. You can also add fillings such as curd, jam or freeze-dried fruit. Our buttercream recipes are perfect for this step!

Step 4: Decorate Your Number Cake

Now for the fun part! Use a piping bag with icing nozzle to add buttercream or ganache in neat dollops or swirls. Add your favourite decorations to match your event theme.

Tips for Making the Perfect Number Cake

Chill it! Chill the cake well before cutting it for sharp edges.
Make It Ahead: Bake the cake in advance, freeze it, and decorate it when needed.
Stay on Theme: Use colours and decorations that match your party’s theme, whether it’s for kids or a more elegant event. Personalise to your heart’s content!

Prefer a Reusable Option?

If you make number cakes regularly, our reusable number baking templates are a great option. Use them again and again for birthdays, anniversaries and milestone celebrations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I reuse the printed templates?

Yes, you can use them for all the layers of your current bake. Then you can compost or recycle the paper. You can reprint them anytime!

What size cake does the template make?

Our 11" tall number templates fit inside a standard 12" square cake tin, making them a great size for celebration cakes.

Can I use the templates for cookies or other baked goods?

Absolutely! These templates are versatile and can be used for cutting cookie dough to make large cookies or a cookie cake, fondant, or even craft projects. We have a lot of different dessert ideas using the baking templates on our recipe blog here.

Want to Make Your Number Cake?

Choose the number you need and download your template instantly, or grab the complete number set so you're ready for every birthday and milestone.