31 Fun Birthday Cakes
These recipes will shed some light on which cake to make for the party. Bake one of these birthday beauties, blow out the candles, and then dig in.
These recipes will shed some light on which cake to make for the party. Bake one of these birthday beauties, blow out the candles, and then dig in.
"One of my new favorites! The coconut pecan frosting is really exceptional. I'm so glad I discovered this fantastic and special cake!"
-sonya/art
"This cake was delicious, and just what a kid's birthday cake should taste like! It was light, airy and very moist. Just about perfect!"
-moreCakePlz
"This was amazing, and worth every calorie! I made it for my husband's birthday. It's very rich, and a tiny piece will be just enough!"
-Amy Martin KV
All the flavors of a cookie baked into a cake.
"Perfect. I let the mousse cake set over night and the kept the glaze in the fridge for the same amount of time. Then, I heated it to the recommended temperature and poured it over. So pleased with how it worked out."
-Lotty Frankie D.
"I always bake a cake for my coworkers' birthdays. This is by far everyone's favorite in the four years I have been there. You have got to try this cake!"
-Jana Silvey
Two desserts combine to make a creamy cake.
Ok, so technically it's not a cake, but this shortcut strudel is so big that it will definitely feed a crowd (and they'll love the gooey filling). So fetch!
"This is a very good cake that can stand all by itself. However, the frosting makes it go over the top! One of my guests ate three pieces and exclaimed 'every bite is better than the one before!"
-Chef Carol Kay
"This was Good! I made a gluten free version of this for my daughter with gluten free cake mix boxes. Thanks for the recipe!"
-DownHomeDinner
"This was a big hit for my daughter's birthday! Very, very moist and delicious! Oh, and did I mention this was so easy to make?"
-Dana-MMH
"This cake was wonderful! It was a big hit with my family. I am a chocolate cake freak and I loved it!"
-mmm29
"This was such a great cake! I made it for my friend's birthday. The cake was very moist and the subtle lime flavor was awesome. The frosting was great too!"
-Shelby Jo
"Truly a phenomenal carrot cake! I was looking for a recipe that had pineapple and coconut and came across this one. This is the BEST carrot cake ever!"
-Theresa P
"This was super-easy and delicious! The cake came out so moist from the jello, and I loved the Cool Whip icing!"
-FrVanilla
This cake is easy and cheesy and tastes just like a cannoli.
"I'm so glad I stumbled upon this recipe! The cake turned out perfectly. My daughter absolutely loved her cake!"
-QueenCong
"I had my husband make this for me for my birthday because it looked hard to mess up. I was right — this was the best Black Forest Cake I have ever had!"
-HolliAnna
"This is so delicious and very rich! I made this for my nephew's birthday, iced it with chocolate frosting and decorated it with smarties. The kids loved it!"
-Cranberry
"This cake is light and refreshing! I especially think that the whipped cream topping makes it seem very light. The flavors are marvelous together!"
-aHardDaysNight
"This is the cake I make when it really needs to be special! I made it for my baby's first birthday. It's a nice change from chocolate or carrot, and it is a wonderfully southern thing without being flashy!"
-Tampa Red
"This was the best birthday cake I have ever made! It gets great stars just for being so easy. The kids helped to assemble and this cake was a hit with everyone, young and old!"
-Fairy Godmother
"I make this recipe every time I need a cake now. It is my and my family's absolute favorite! I make it for every family birthday — it's so good!"
-PurlyQ
"This cake is so moist and has the perfect amount of peanut butter in it! It's so good!"
-rrcolorguard07_10839392
Relive the magic of Rihanna's epic 2018 Met Gala dress with this Instagram-ready creation.
"I found this while looking for a lower sugar option for my baby!"
-Kohtzy
"I made this for my roommate's birthday and then again on the weekend! It is the perfect chocolate cake recipe — my search is over!"
-Criseyde'sMom
"This cake is delicious and impressive! Needless to say, with this cake, I continue my reign as dessert maker extraodinaire!"
-M&Mers
"This cake was really fun! It keeps well for several days — I had a piece on day 3 and it was still yummy!"
-Brooke the Cook in WI
"Everyone loved this recipe! I made it for husband's birthday and he ate two pieces! This was an easy and delicious coconut cake!"
-klkscanner
"I've made this cake a couple of times and it's amazing! My non-vegan friends didn't have a clue it was vegan until I mentioned it!"
-Laura in Taos