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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    Chocolate Cherry Layer Cake

    1 Reviews

    This luscious cake is really versatile for all-year fun. I've changed the design on top to a heart for Valentine's,...


    Creamy Pistachio Cheesecake

    The secret ingredient to the best pistachio cheesecake is real pistachio butter, but a homemade graham cracker crust and full-fat...


    Earthquake Cake

    7 Reviews

    This decadent and chocolaty earthquake cake is packed with shredded coconut, chopped pecans and craters of cream cheese frosting.


    Chiffon Cake

    This chiffon cake is a dream dessert with its delicate, fluffy texture and vanilla-forward flavor. Bake and serve it for...


    Chocolate Bundt Cake

    This old-fashioned chocolate Bundt cake recipe is just like the one your grandma used to make. It's intensely rich, moist...


    Oreo Cheesecake Bites

    Oreo cheesecake bites are mini cheesecakes with a chocolate cookie crust. They're perfectly poppable snacks for potlucks, backyard barbecues or...


    Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies

    Strawberry cheesecake cookies have a rich strawberry cream cheese filling, just like cheesecake. So you're really getting two desserts in...


    Cookies and Cream Cake

    This decadent cookies and cream cake has three layers of fluffy Oreo cake, a tangy cream cheese filling and a...

    Strawberry Brownies

    The secret to these scrumptious strawberry brownies? A boxed cake mix makes these pink brownies light and fluffy and very...


    White Chocolate Raspberry Cake

    With creamy frosting, fluffy vanilla-almond cake layers and a vibrant raspberry filling, this white chocolate raspberry cake is the ultimate...


    Gluten-Free Carrot Cake

    Moist, sweet and loaded with spice, this gluten-free carrot cake is every bit as good as the original. Made in...


    Funfetti Cookies

    Warning: Baking these funfetti cookies may result in spontaneous joy, sprinkle overload and absolutely no leftovers.


    Creme Brulee Cake

    Creme brulee cake is a special occasion treat that combines vanilla cake, rich custard, sweet buttercream and a crackly burnt-sugar...


    Gluten-Free Cheesecake

    Our foolproof gluten-free cheesecake recipe makes a classic cheesecake that's rich, creamy and tangy—no one will be able to tell...


    Cinnamon Roll Cheesecake

    1 Reviews

    This cinnamon roll cheesecake is a star-studded mash-up that's part cheesecake and cinnamon rolls. It's a dreamy dessert hybrid that...


    Anise Cookies

    Flavored with licorice and topped with sweet icing, Italian anise cookies are a must-have holiday cookie to complete any Christmas...


    Vegan Chocolate Cake

    A few secret ingredients—homemade vegan buttermilk, coffee and applesauce—make this the best vegan chocolate cake recipe ever.

    Football Cookies

    1 Reviews

    These football cookies are the ultimate game day dessert. Thick sugar cookies are baked just until set and then decorated...


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    Copycat Dairy Queen Ice Cream Cake

    1 Reviews

    You don't have to be a seasoned baker to make this copycat Dairy Queen ice cream cake recipe for your...


    Snickerdoodle Cheesecake Bars

    1 Reviews

    These snickerdoodle cheesecake bars can be sliced into any size portion—perfect for a trat when you don't want to commit...


    Biscoff Cheesecake

    1 Reviews

    Biscoff cheesecake puts the warm and spicy flavors of Biscoff cookies into cheesecake form. Including both Biscoff cookies and Biscoff...


    Biscoff Cake

    2 Reviews

    Biscoff cake, a decadent layer cake loaded with spiced cookie flavor and creamy frosting, will wow everyone who sees and...


    Mac and Cheese Bar

    A mac and cheese bar creates a delicious, interactive experience where guests can load their cheesy bowls with gourmet toppings,...

    Vegan Cheesecake

    This luscious vegan cheesecake features a creamy filling, crisp graham cracker crust and fresh berry topping.


    Coconut Cheesecake

    Coconut lovers, rejoice! This Test Kitchen-approved recipe for coconut cheesecake is packed with tropical flair thanks to the use of...


    Birthday Cheesecake

    Birthday cheesecake, with billowy whipped cream and a confetti of sprinkles, is as delicious as a layered birthday cake, but...


    Ho Ho Cake

    16 Reviews

    Imagine all the deliciousness of a Ho Ho in cake form. This Ho Ho cake recipe features a Ho Ho-style...


    Fruity Pebbles Cheesecake

    1 Reviews

    Fruity Pebbles cheesecake has party written all over it, whether you're planning a kiddo's birthday or you just want to...


    Champagne Cake

    1 Reviews

    There's no better way to add sparkle to holidays and special occasions than with a bubbly champagne cake.