Bumblebee

• "Bumblebee" is one of the prominent characters in the "Transformers" series. To create a Bumblebee cake, use a sheet cake and simply draw the image of the yellow "Autobot" on the top. Use a picture as a reference point and use black icing to create the lines and yellow icing to color the Transformer. Use ball sprinkles or icing to create the silver portions of Bumblebee.
  
  You also can use a small Bumblebee toy as a cake topper. Create a road image on a sheet cake with dark gray or black icing. Add a yellow line and some green grass on the sides. Use small die-cast cars to complete the look.
  
  

Optimus Prime

• "Optimus Prime" is the leader of the Autobots and is a good choice for a "Transformers" character cake. Wilton makes an Optimus Prime cake pan. Use this pan to create a cake and use blue, red and silver to fill in the details.
  
  You also can build an Optimus Prime cake by stacking small round cakes and sculpting them into the shape of the robot's head. Use icing and skewers to secure the stacks. Use cereal treats to help sculpt the pointed front of the mask (nose and mouth area) and create the egg-shaped eyes. Cover the cake with blue and silver frosting. Use edible silver dust (available at craft and baking stores) to create a metallic look.
  
  

Autobots and Decepticon Sign Cakes

• Symbols of the Autobots and their enemy alien robots, the Decepticons, make good images for a "Transformers" character cake. Find the logos on product packaging or the Internet. Let half of the cake represent the Autobots by drawing their logo on it and designate the other half of a sheet cake to the Decepticons.
  
  Create an Autobot or Decepticon cake by finding a picture of their logo and laying it on top of a sheet cake. Trace around the image with a knife to remove excess cake. Use the photo as a guide in filling in the space and decorating it with icing in appropriate colors.
  
  

Other Character Cake Ideas

• Purchase a licensed "Transformers" cake kit for an easy way to convert an undecorated sheet cake into a character cake. Make or purchase a sheet cake and use the kit to to create the cake.
  
  Another way to create a character cake is to use several "Transformers" toys or other licensed gear as cake toppers.