This document provides 5 creative ways to decorate cakes without needing advanced decorating skills: 1) Make "blossoming cookies" by decorating cookies to look like flowers and arranging them on a cake; 2) Use real edible flowers to simply and beautifully decorate; 3) Add gummy bears or jelly shapes for a kid-friendly look with little effort; 4) Cover a cake in flavored cereal for a colorful fruity design; 5) "Embroider" intricate patterns on cake using sprinkles which takes more time but looks impressive.