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Make your child’s next birthday the best one yet with a delicious homemade birthday cake. From timeless classics to fun desserts that are perfect for themed birthday parties, you’re going to want to bookmark this collection of kids’ birthday cakes.
Chocolate Unicorn Cake
Here’s an adorable and tasty birthday surprise because “sometimes you want your unicorns to taste a little bit less like rainbows, and little bit more like chocolate cake,” according to recipe creator Kim.
Rainbow Pinata Cake
A happy birthday, indeed! This multi-colored four-layer cake has a delicious surprise inside: a hollow center full of assorted candies and rainbow sprinkles.
Barbie Doll Cake
This easy cake is baked in two-quart oven-proof Pyrex glass mixing bowl. When the doll is inserted from the top, it looks like she’s wearing a beautiful ball gown! You can decorate the “skirt” to look as simple or as ornate as you want.
Caterpillar Cake
The budding entomologist in your life won’t be able to resist this not-so creepy crawly cake. It’s so much easier to assemble than it looks: Just use two halved Bundt cakes!
Peanut Butter and Jelly Cake
Kim Shupe
“This delicious peanut butter and jelly cake looks like a towering sandwich,” according to Darcy Lenz. “It’s easy to make by layering slices of white cake with a creamy peanut butter frosting and your favorite flavor of jelly or jam for a whimsical nod to the lunchbox favorite. Guaranteed to be loved by kids and adults alike!”
Minecraft Cake
This is the perfect cake for your favorite minecraft fan, according to recipe creator Magda. If you’re short on time, you can use store-bought white fondant icing instead of homemade marzipan.
Marshmallow Fondant
Use this incredibly easy and foolproof fondant recipe to create fun and adorable designs for your kid’s birthday cake. You only need five ingredients: marshmallows, butter, water, vanilla, and confectioners’ sugar.
Soccer Ball Cake
Little athletes will love this sporty cake (made with their favorite flavor of cake mix). It’s not just for soccer stars — you can also decorate this dessert for basketball, baseball, softball, or tennis players.
Smash Cake
“Smash cakes have become one of the latest raves for a toddler’s birthday,” according to recipe creator Yoly. “The cake should be small enough for the child to sit behind it and have his/her picture taken while they ‘smash’ and ‘devour’ the cake.”
Oreo Cookie Cake
Oreo fans wills absolutely adore this smooth and creamy dessert made with Cool Whip, cream cheese, instant vanilla pudding mix, and a cookie crust.
Bacon Cheeseburger Cake
This fun cake is “guaranteed to impress your friends,” according to recipe creator KrystleHanes. If your little one is a Spongebob fan, you could easily call this a Krabby Patty Cake.
Creamsicle Ice Cream Cake
“Two layers of orange-flavored cake sandwich a layer of vanilla ice cream in this simple recipe, then it’s finished off with some whipped topping for a bit of extra flair,” says recipe creator Mackenzie Schieck. “And it tastes like the real deal.”
Chocolate Chip Cookie Layer Cake
“I first made this cake for my brother’s birthday,” says recipe creator Karina. “He doesn’t care for normal cake, and his favorite sweet is chocolate chip cookies, so he (and all the rest of the family) loved this. He has asked for it every birthday since.”
Banana Split Cake II
This no-bake dessert is perfect for summer birthdays when you don’t want to fire up the oven. Make sure to chill completely for at least four hours before serving!
White Texas Sheet Cake
Who doesn’t love a classic sheet cake? Everyone at your kid’s birthday party will want this sweet and simple recipe. Make sure to finish it off with plenty of colorful sprinkles!
Rainbow Sheet Cake
“Feel free to adjust the color palette to your preference! Perfect for a kid’s birthday party, or a fun weekend activity to bake with kids.” —Nicole Hopper
Yellow Cake Made from Scratch
Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
“This delicious yellow cake recipe from scratch is a very simple cake to make. Anyone can do it! You may substitute butter or margarine for half of the shortening if you desire.” —Foxy
English Pound Cake
This English recipe is made with three types of extract: vanilla, orange, and almond. It also contains a cup of sour cream, which makes it nice and moist.
One – Two – Three – Four Cake II
This delicious and old-fashioned recipe gets its name from its first four ingredients: one cup of butter, two cups of white sugar, three cups of cake flour, and four eggs.
Ice Cream Sandwich Cake
This five-ingredient recipe is incredibly easy to prepare with ice cream sandwiches, Cool Whip, a jar of hot fudge topping, caramel topping, and (optional) pecans.
Cookies ‘n Cream Cake
“Very good, simple cake to make. Always gets a lot of attention.” —Suzanne Stull
Birthday Cake Watermelon Pizza
Looking for a healthy option for summer birthday parties? Try these chocolate-coated watermelon slices covered in sprinkles. “This is a must try dessert for both adults and children,” according to reviewer Daunabella.
Ice Cream Cone Cupcakes
“These cute cupcakes are fun for everyone,” says recipe creator CupcakeGirl. “Make them for parties or other times when you just want an easy cupcake! Top with desired icing or just eat plain!”
Crazy Cake
This simple cake — which is made with no eggs, milk, or butter — first gained prominence during the Great Depression when ingredients were scarce. These days, it’s perfect for people with dietary restrictions.
Chocolate Funfetti Cake
Kim Shupe
“Sprinkles make everything more fun—and this chocolate funfetti cake proves it,” says Kim. “To make the cake layers easier to frost, I recommend carefully wrapping them in plastic wrap, then placing them either in the fridge or freezer until chilled.”