Birthday Cake with Candles

Here is the showstopper of any party: a tall three-tier birthday cake topped with a ring of lit candles. Swirls of frosting decorate each layer, drips of icing run down the sides, and a sprinkle of little dots adds the finishing touch, all resting on a round cake plate. With three big tiers to fill, this page gives colorers plenty of space, so it suits both young children working on the large shapes and older kids who want to detail every drip and candle flame. A traditional birthday cake holds one candle for each year, plus sometimes one extra to grow on. Make each layer a different flavor color, or keep it classic with pink and white, and add a row of bright sprinkle dots to finish the top. Print it on US Letter or A4 and don't forget to color the warm glow of every candle.