You might be a mean one, Mr. Grinch, but you also make a mean baked good. As long as you keep your tufts of green fur out of it. Don’t believe us? These Grinch cake ideas are sure to change your mind.
If your favorite Christmas movie is Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas, you’re going to love this round up of desserts inspired by both animated films, the children’s book, and Jim Carrey’s live action version. Which version is your favorite actually says a lot about you. Namely, how old you are.
In the bright, bold red and green colors of Christmas, these cakes feature Grinchy decals, signs, phrases, and decorations. You don’t have to steal a slice, every guest gets one. If you must commit to the bit…
25 Grinch Cake Ideas for the Naughty and Nice
1. Merry Grinchmas Cake
We’re not sure if the guy in question would approve of his likeness being used as a festive holiday greeting, but here we are. Merry Grinchmas, Swiftmas, and Eflmas to all who celebrate.
2. Baby Grinch Cake
In the live-action Grinch movie, baby Grinch eats a cookie plate shaped like Santa. And now there’s a cookie shaped like baby Grinch. Can someone make a cookie shaped like Baby Grinch eating the Santa-shaped cookie plate next?
3. Grumpy Grinch Cake
We did confirm he’s a mean one. This mug proves it. But he’s a big softie underneath. Hopefully chocolate-flavored.
4. Grinch Birthday Cake
Our birthday cakes growing up were always handmade by mom, and despite the levels of love poured in, they never looked like this. A too-small heart must come in handy sometimes.
5. Festive Grinch Cake
This Grinch cake seems to take inspiration from the newest addition to the lineup of holiday films, 2018’s The Grinch. If you like this version the best, we don’t trust you. And you’re probably ten years old. Those two are not mutually exclusive.
6. Ho Ho Ho Grinch Cake
This Grinch cake idea is both a gorgeous dessert and fabulous nail inspiration. If we attach fuzzy green claws to our hands, will we get fired? Don’t answer that.
7. Candy Cane Grinch Cake
Grinch’s best buddy and furry friend Max joined him atop this candy cane cake. Er, we meant Santa’s reindeer. How did anyone fall for this ploy?
8. Striped Grinch Cake
If those ornament cake toppers are edible, we lose a $20 bet. But we gain edible ornaments, so who really wins here?
9. Cartoon Grinch Cake Idea
We love the pop art cartoon effect of this cake idea, with black icing to accentuate the different features. It’s almost a shame we have to eat it- hey, is that peppermint frosting?
10. Mr. Grinch Cake
Do what all of Whoville probably wanted to do when the Grinch stole all their gadgets and gizmos on Christmas morning. We meant shake your fist at him in rage, not eat him. What do you do with your cake?
11. Tiered Grinch Cake
This tiered cake is wildly inventive and we’re both impressed, envious, and hungry.
12. Merry Grinch Cake
This Grinch looks like he’s a middle-aged woman who just reminded their waiter that they ordered drinks fifteen minutes ago. Sleigh.
13. Merry Birthday Grinch Cake
He looks truly thrilled to be wishing you a happy birthday. And someone mentioned something about…an award?
14. Fondant Grinch Cake
No one really likes eating fondant, but it sure is fun to look at. So a great way to decorate a cake that you want leftovers of.
15. Barbiecore Grinch Cake
Apparently, even the Grinch isn’t spared of the Barbiecore trend. Honestly though, pink might be his color.
16. Wiley Grinch Cake
This Grinch looks like he just had a fantastic Christmas dinner and is now fully convinced that the holiday isn’t so bad after all. Ham does it to the best of us, dude.
17. Cheeky Grinch Cupcakes
Wait, why didn’t you reach for the belly button cupcake? Is it because he’s got an outtie?
18. Fun Grinch Cupcakes
These are more for show than for actual food, right? Decorating has officially gone too far.
19. Hidden Heart Grinch Cupcakes
Watch this recipe carefully, otherwise the hidden heart will grow more than three sizes in the oven.
20. Classy Grinch Cupcakes
Now we want a mustache that just says our name. Is it too late to change our Christmas list?
22. Pistachio Grinch Cupcakes
Is it the Grinch, or is it Krampus? If you have to ask, you’ll never know.
23. Fluffy Grinch Cupcakes
Can’t commit to a whole cake design? These cupcakes are a great solution. The problem? Low buttercream levels.
24. Perfectly Pastel Grinch Cake
An abstract Grinch is a major win. For amateur bakers and impressionists alike.
25. Cute Grinch Cupcakes
How could anything so cute be mean? The whole stealing Christmas thing? A guy makes one mistake…
When she's not typing away on her laptop, you can find Laura working on her MBA at Boston College, listening to Taylor Swift, or sweating it out at an OrangeTheory class. Follow her on Instagram @LauraKristine21 and LinkedIn.
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