Though you may not want to eat this cake, it will be well-appreciated by Mom-to-be. If you're hunting for a creative baby shower centerpiece, consider a diaper cake. This cake will serve both as form and function as it will be a cute centerpiece, and a large supply of diapers as soon as the baby is born. Storks and bunnies do not have very useful purposes after the party, so if you are looking for a gift that lasts, create a useful cake that will be easy as peas for anyone to make, even the baking-challenged.
Here’s what you need:

• 48-50 medium sized disposable diapers. The cake can typically be finished with 48 diapers, but based on the size differences between brands, it is better to keep a few extras on hand just in case.
• A large platter to serve as the diaper cake’s base. You can purchase 16?disposable cardboard platters at most party outlet stores.
• At least seventy feet of narrow ribbon, something that is easy to tie. You will use this ribbon both to tie up each individual diaper, and also to tie each separate tier together.
• At least 8 feet of 1?ribbon to finish each tier.
• (1) Tall baby bottle.
• Small candies or favors to fill the baby bottle.
• Adhesive tape.
• Assorted extras, “baby necessities?like pacifiers, combs, rattles, bibs, brushes and teething rings.

Then step by step:

• Cut the narrow ribbon into lengths of one foot. Only cut forty-eight of these lengths, the rest of the ribbon is for a separate purpose.
• Roll each diaper up, either with all of the decorations facing out, or all of the decorations facing in. This can be done depending on your preference, it does not affect the cake in any way.
• Tie each diaper roll with a foot-long length of narrow ribbon.
• Begin with the top cake tier, filling the baby bottle with candy and favors.
• Stand five or six of the diapers around the bottle and tie them tightly together with another length of ribbon.
• Use approximately fifteen rolled diapers to create the second tier. Tie this tier together with another length of narrow ribbon.
• Use approximately 27 rolled diapers to create the third and largest tier. Tying this layer together will be easier if you stand it up around the inner circle and tie it that way.
• Next, place the largest tier on the platter and use several pieces of tape to tack the diapers to the platter. You don’t want the diapers to rip when the cake is disassembled, so be careful when applying the tape.
• Place the next tier on top of the base, attaching it to the lower tier with tape.
• Place the smallest tier on top next, attaching it in the same fashion.
• Tuck baby accessories into the ribbons on the cake, taking care that they fit snugly so that they will not fall off in transit.
• Finish the cake off with one-inch ribbon, wrapping each tier to bind in the accessories and provide a more finished look.
• Eat up! Rather, give it to the mom-to-be, and wish her well!

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