Birthdays are a great way to celebrate another journey around the sun, and what better way to honor this milestone than with a special treat? A run-of-the-mill cake simply won’t do to celebrate this milestone. No, birthdays call for something extraordinary, like the magic of a show-stopping birthday cake. Here are some trending birthday cake ideas you can use to come up with something truly special.
Ultimate Confetti Birthday Cake
There’s a reason why confetti cake is almost always served in birthday celebrations. Just take one bite of this cake and you’re immediately transported back to childhood. Don’t fret if baking isn’t your forte or time isn’t on your side; you can always order from LA-based baker Sweet E’s Bake Shop. Their bestselling Ultimate Confetti Birthday Cake is a major upgrade from the store-bought cake box mix we know from childhood. Covered in smooth vanilla buttercream, topped with buttercream swirls and confetti sprinkles – this is the stuff dreams are made of!
If the birthday celebrant prefers a different cake flavor, worry not! You can choose from eight other cake flavors (Chocolate Lovers, Red Velvet, Strawberry Shortcake, and many more), and you’ll still get the same festive confetti outer decor.
Boxed Cake with Chocolate Frosting
Nothing beats the convenience of a cake box mix. With some ingredient swaps, you can level up its flavor and texture to rival some of your favorite bakery’s treats. Most boxed cake mixes call for water, oil, and eggs. Instead of water, use whole milk to add richness and depth to the batter. Use melted butter instead of oil and double the amount, then add one more egg or two extra egg yolks for an extra rich and moist cake.
Once your cake layers are baked, it’s time to whip up a simple chocolate frosting. Begin by beating butter until smooth, then gradually add powdered sugar, cocoa powder, heavy cream, a pinch of salt, and a splash of vanilla extract. Keep beating until the frosting is smooth, then spread generously between the layers and over the top of your cake. Decorate with a cake topper and candles for that extra-special touch.
Candy Dream Cake
Impress your birthday celebrant and their guests with this Candy Dream Cake from Sweet E’s. This confectionery masterpiece combines the best of both worlds: cake and candy. With the explosion of gummy bears, gummy worms, watermelon gummies, Sixlets, Mike & Ikes, jelly beans, Swedish Fish, and a towering swirly lollipop on top, this candy-decorated cake will dazzle even the most discerning sweet tooth. This candy cake can be customized to fit your needs. You can select from Sweet E’s range of cake flavors and choose a color scheme that complements your party’s theme.
No-Bake Oreo Cheesecake
An Oreo cheesecake is one of those birthday cake ideas that’s easy and effortless to make, requiring just 20 minutes of your time. Start with a store-bought Oreo cookie pie crust as the foundation. For the filling, you will only need four ingredients: high-quality cream cheese, powdered sugar, heavy whipped cream, and, of course, more Oreo cookies.
In a large bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth and creamy. Fold in most of the crushed Oreos and reserve some as toppings for later. In a separate bowl, whip the heavy whipping cream until stiff peaks form, then gently fold it into the cream cheese mixture. Spread into the prepared pie crust, then chill in the freezer for at least two hours. Garnish the cheesecake with whipped cream, a drizzle of chocolate sauce, and a sprinkling of crushed Oreo cookies.
Custom Selfie Cake
Birthdays are a great way to show how much you care with a Custom Selfie Cake. If you want something personal, order a custom photo cake and get a luscious cake with a photo of the birthday celebrant on top. You can send over a snapshot from their childhood, a recent selfie, or a candid moment. Make it extra special by choosing the flavor of the cake, as well as the border frosting and sprinkle colors. Always remember that custom cakes take longer to bake and decorate, so make sure to place an order early to get it in time.
Whether you choose to bake a birthday cake from scratch or order from a store, the joy of presenting a stunning birthday cake to your loved one is a great feeling. With these birthday cake ideas, you can come up with a showstopping treat that they’ll remember for many years to come.
