Birthday Recipes

Grab your party hat! Everything you need to plan the best party is right here, from photo-worthy birthday cake recipes (or the best cakes from stores, if that’s your thing) to extra-special birthday dinner ideas.

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    Garlic Shrimp Spaghetti

    2 Reviews

    Served with a salad and garlic bread toast, this garlic shrimp spaghetti makes a tasty dinner. —June Foote, Spring Hill,...


    Caramel Cashew Cheesecake

    When a friend served this luscious cheesecake at a birthday party, I left with the recipe. Every time I make...


    Chili Chicken Strips

    3 Reviews

    Instead of ordinary bread crumbs, seasoned crushed corn chips coat these slightly crunchy chicken fingers. If your family likes food...


    Colorful Fruit Kabobs

    3 Reviews

    These luscious fruit kabobs are perfect as a summer appetizer, snack or side dish. The citrus glaze clings well and...


    Cream Cheese Sheet Cake

    19 Reviews

    This tender, buttery cream cheese cake with a thin layer of fudge frosting is perfect for a crowd. It's always...


    Glazed Lemon Tube Cake

    32 Reviews

    This easy lemon cake recipe is just the dessert to brighten up a gray winter day (or any day). Lemon...


    Bittersweet Chocolate Cheesecake

    2 Reviews

    I'm a great-grandmother, and my whole family enjoys this dessert. I received this recipe from my niece. It's very chocolaty....


    Butter Pecan Cake

    7 Reviews

    My husband has a sweet tooth and I enjoy making great desserts like this cake for him! We have two...

    Spiced Carrot Cake

    1 Reviews

    My mom made this cake for my birthday one year because carrot cake is her favorite. Turns out, it's my...


    Six-Layer Coconut Cake with Lemon Filling

    2 Reviews

    I found this recipe when going through my grandmother's old files. It was originally made with an orange filling, but...


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    Brownie Torte

    4 Reviews

    My mother-in-law first shared this recipe, and now it's often requested for birthdays and other special occasions. I like to...


    Strawberry Ice Cream Charlotte

    1 Reviews

    My family loves ice cream cake, so they were delighted when I first presented this dessert. It's light, delicious and...


    Berry Mini Cheesecakes

    9 Reviews

    There's always room for some mini desserts! —Taste of Home Test Kitchen


    Molasses-Pecan Sticky Buns

    4 Reviews

    As much as I like making yeast breads, I enjoy watching others enjoying my baking even more. These soft, tender...


    Cola Cake with Strawberries & Cream

    6 Reviews

    We Southerners have been eating cola cake for decades. This easy version has strawberries too. Chill it in the fridge...


    Makeover Pineapple Upside-Down Cake

    8 Reviews

    Both of my boys loved this makeover version of a family favorite, and even my husband, who is a bit...


    Buttery Lemon Sandwich Cookies

    1 Reviews

    My grandson approves of these lemony sandwich cookies made with crackers and prepared frosting. Decorate them with whatever sprinkles you'd...

    Chocolate-Cherry Brownie Cake

    1 Reviews

    My grandmother taught me the tricks to making this cake, and I've added my own special touches. The melted chocolate...


    Italian Muffuletta

    5 Reviews

    I first made this hearty sandwich for my husband, friends and family who were helping to build our deck. It...


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    Pizza Noodle Bake

    23 Reviews

    Here’s a family-pleasing casserole that comes together in a snap, making it perfect for a weeknight meal. Double the recipe...


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    Special-Occasion Chocolate Cake

    17 Reviews

    This recipe won Grand Champion at the Alaska State Fair, and with just one bite, you'll see why! The decadent...


    Over-the-Top Mac ‘n’ Cheese

    21 Reviews

    This delicious dish is the ultimate comfort food. A blend of five cheeses, it makes a beautiful entree or a...


    Caramel Praline-Topped Cheesecake

    9 Reviews

    This cheesecake is a showstopper with its pretty wafer crust, creamy center and the ooey-gooey carmel-pecan topping cascading down the...

    Makeover Slow-Cooked Mac ‘n’ Cheese

    21 Reviews

    This recipe is a clear example of comfort food at its finest; it's rich, hearty and extra cheesy. And because...


    Yummy Zucchini Chocolate Cake

    45 Reviews

    As a confirmed chocoholic, this is my all-time favorite treat. I found the original recipe more than 20 years ago,...


    Almond Chocolate Cake

    6 Reviews

    When our son and daughter were teenagers, our house was the hang-out for their whole group of friends. This rich...


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    Contest-Winning Moist Chocolate Cake

    77 Reviews

    You don't have to spend a lot of time to serve an elegant and delicious dessert. Just mix up the...


    Chocolate Angel Cake

    25 Reviews

    When I was married in 1944, I could barely boil water. My dear mother-in-law taught me her specialty—making the lightest...


    Georgia Peach Ice Cream

    8 Reviews

    My state is well known for growing amazing peaches. This ice cream has been a family favorite for more than...