Calendar date
New Year’s Day
A small jewel-inspired cake
Choose the serving size first, then practise one finishing detail. A small celebration can use a bento cake instead of a full layer cake.
Open the cake guideYour 2027
cake calendar.
A 2027 cake-planning calendar with eight celebration dates, decorating ideas and an editable spreadsheet for your own birthdays, parties and baking notes.
Start with the date, then choose the cake
Western Easter falls on 28 March in 2027, and US Thanksgiving is on 25 November. Fixed-date celebrations include Valentine’s Day on 14 February, Halloween on 31 October and Christmas on 25 December.
Dates below are celebration dates, not substitute public-holiday days off. The calendar includes US-specific occasions and Western Christian Easter; add the dates your family observes in the planner. These are Kumora’s suggested projects, not a prediction of 2027 cake trends.
14 February
Valentine’s Day
A vintage heart cake
Sketch the message before adding borders. Leave room for lettering so the roses and swags do not crowd the centre.
Open the cake guideWestern Christian calendar
Easter Sunday
A meadow-flower cake
Practise tiny buttercream flowers on parchment before decorating. This calendar uses Western Easter; other traditions may celebrate on a different date.
Open the cake guideUnited States; celebration date
Independence Day
A berry-topped layer cake
Choose a filling that suits the serving conditions and keep the cake chilled as its recipe requires. Plan the transport and shade before committing to an outdoor display.
Open the cake guide31 October
Halloween
A cat-and-moon cake
Cut a paper template first to check the scale of the silhouettes. Use edible materials or clearly removable decorations intended for food contact.
Open the cake guideUnited States
Thanksgiving
Choose a cake for your gathering
Work backwards from the meal: agree the number of guests, fridge space and transport before choosing a finish. Start with the Thanksgiving guide to compare options.
Open the cake guide25 December; celebration date
Christmas Day
A chocolate-orange cake
Check dietary needs with guests and keep ingredient packaging for reference. Schedule decorating around the storage instructions for the cake and filling you choose.
Open the cake guideCalendar date
New Year’s Eve
A small winter bento cake
Choose a compact design with one focal detail. Measure the finished height against the cake box before decorating so it travels without damage.
Open the cake guideYour own baking timeline
Use the planner’s blank rows for birthdays, anniversaries and gatherings. Add the date, the cake or recipe you want to use, guest numbers and notes about allergies, equipment or delivery. Keep a link to the actual recipe so its storage and preparation instructions stay easy to find.
- At the planning stage: choose the cake size, confirm dietary requirements and measure your pans. Use the pan converter if you need to estimate ingredient quantities for a different size.
- Before shopping: check your tools and ingredients. Practise an unfamiliar border, flower or lettering technique separately.
- Before serving: follow the chosen recipe’s storage instructions and plan a suitable box and transport. There is no single make-ahead window that fits every filling.
The XLSX planner opens in Excel and can be imported into Google Sheets. It contains no macros. You can edit your own copy without creating a Kumora account.
Dates and editorial notes
The movable Easter date is listed in the Church of England calendar. Thanksgiving and the distinction between actual and observed federal holidays are covered by the US Office of Personnel Management. Dates checked on 26 October 2026.
This planner was prepared with AI assistance and checked against the linked date sources. The decorating suggestions link to Kumora guides, which explain their own photo sources and testing status. For a correction, contact Kumora.