Let the Countdown Begin Cake Ideas

A Let the Countdown Begin party cake will befit any celebration with a ‘countdown’ theme; and whether one is counting down the minutes to the New Year or the days toward a new life adventure, guests surely will have time to spare for this delightful theme cake.

To celebrate the New Year’s Eve holiday, a host might present a Let the Countdown Begin party cake that resembles the crystal ball that descends on Times Square each year. Using a round cake pan, she could prepare a basic vanilla cake topped with red, blue, green and white icing; reflecting the colors of the crystal ball. She could use multicolored food coloring or cake-topping candies or sprinkles to achieve the same effect, then cut the cakes in triangular slices that liken the distinct parts of the ball; she also could top different portions of the cake with strawberries, blueberries, and green and white grapes to achieve the same effect, or party supplies like miniature timepieces and champagne glasses.

A Let the Countdown Begin Party cake could also take the form of smaller, individual cakes that take the form of numbers commonly known in a countdown (as in “5, 4, 3, 2, 1!”); the host could bake each small cake in pans shaped like these numbers, topping each with a different flavor icing. Each hour on the hour, the guest could take a small piece from each cake and enjoy.

Let the countdown begin!

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Let the Countdown Begin Party Music Play Lists

A Let the Countdown Begin party signifies the coming of a milestone event, and is most commonly celebrated in the waning hours of New Years Eve; naturally, partygoers will want to mark this and other momentous ‘countdowns’ with a selection of vibrant party songs.

The ultimate Let the Countdown Begin play list could include:

Auld Lang Syne by Kenny G
The Final Countdown by Europe
Celebration by Kool and the Gang
All Night Long by Lionel Ritchie
Dance Like There’s No Tomorrow by Paula Abdul
Rock’n’Roll All Night by Kiss
1999 by Prince
Memories by Elvis Presley
Dance the Night Away by Van Halen
Till the World Ends by Britney Spears In addition to great music, guests will ‘count on’ having a lot of great party supplies at a Let the Countdown Begin party. A Times Square scene setter, complete with a rubber or paper mache facsimile of the famous Times Square ball, might work well, as would plastic watches or faux rubber time pieces guests could take home as party favors. Party colors should be vibrant and glittery, and should include bright red, gold, silver and aqua blue. Glittery banners, ribbons, and of course confetti would make grand finishing touches to any Let the Countdown Begin party.

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Let the Countdown Begin Party Supplies