31 Fun Birthday Cake Ideas And Recipes

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German Chocolate Cake

"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

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Magnolia Bakery's Vanilla Birthday Cake

"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

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Double Chocolate Praline Fudge Cake

"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

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Samoa Sheet Cake

All the flavors of a cookie baked into a cake.

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White Chocolate Mousse Mirror 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.

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Pumpkin Pecan Layer Cake

"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

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Creme Brulee Sheet Cake

Two desserts combine to make a creamy cake.

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Mean Girls Giant S'mores Strudel

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!

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Banana Cake with Caramel Frosting

"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

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Cinnamon Roll Sheet Cake

"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

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Jell-O Cake

"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

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Red Velvet Cake

"This cake was wonderful! It was a big hit with my family. I am a chocolate cake freak and I loved it!"

-mmm29

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Key Lime Cake with White Chocolate Frosting

"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

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Phenomenal Carrot Cake

"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

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Neapolitan Refrigerator Sheet Cake

"This was super-easy and delicious! The cake came out so moist from the jello, and I loved the Cool Whip icing!"

-FrVanilla

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Cannoli Cake

This cake is easy and cheesy and tastes just like a cannoli.

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Barbie Birthday Cake

"I'm so glad I stumbled upon this recipe! The cake turned out perfectly. My daughter absolutely loved her cake!"

-QueenCong

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Black Forest Cake

"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

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Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake

"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

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Bird's Strawberry Cake with Lemon Filling

"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

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Hummingbird Cake

"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

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Doughnut Birthday Cake

"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