Birthday Cake Recipes

We’re bringing you the best birthday cake recipes, baking tips and decorating advice you could wish for. With easy guides to classic cakes like chocolate and vanilla to zany cupcake ideas the kids will adore, you’ll make this trip around the sun the greatest one yet.

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    Air-Fryer Mocha Cupcakes

    These luscious air-fryer cupcakes smell wonderful while they cook. If you have the drawer-type air fryer, you'll need to use...


    Sugar Cookie Cake

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    This sugar cookie cake is a great birthday surprise for someone who loves sugar cookies. No cookies are used in...


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    Yellow Cake Recipe

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    A yellow cake recipe is a staple for any home baker. This recipe comes complete with chocolate buttercream frosting to...


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    Cookie Cake

    4 Reviews

    Learn how to make a cookie cake that is just as pretty (and even tastier) as ones from Mrs. Fields....


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    How to Make a Pull-Apart Cupcake Cake

    Learn how to make a pull-apart cupcake cake in not just one, but FOUR adorable ways. It'll be the perfect...


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    28 Fall Birthday Cake Recipes You’ll Love

    Celebrate your special day and the season with these fall birthday cake ideas. We have tasty recipes featuring pumpkin, apple,...


    BB-8 Cake

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    This BB-8 cake is easy to assemble and decorate. A cake mix gives you a jump-start so you can spend...


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    The Best Cakes for Summer Birthdays

    Summer babies, it's your time to celebrate! Blow out the candles on these birthday cake recipes that are sweet, fruit-filled...

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    The Ultimate Guide to Birthday Cake

    Break out the candles! This guide contains our best birthday cake recipes, tips and decorating ideas.


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    21 Desserts with Sprinkles That Make Everyday Feel Like a Party

    In the mood to party? These desserts with sprinkles make it easy.


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    29 Quick and Easy Birthday Cake Recipes

    Need to make a birthday cake in a pinch? We've got plenty of festive and easy birthday cake recipes that...


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    How to Make the Best Chocolate Birthday Cake from Scratch

    Time to blow out the candles on our favorite chocolate birthday cake recipe. We'll walk you through how to make...


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    31 Birthday Cake Ideas to Celebrate

    Time to make a wish! These birthday cake ideas will satisfy any guest of honor or partygoer—from chocolate fanatics to...


    16 Super Cute Kids’ Birthday Cake Ideas

    Need kids birthday cake ideas? You don't need to make it complicated (unless you want to)! Check out some of...


    Pineapple RumChata Shortcakes

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    This deliciously different dessert is made in the slow cooker instead of in the oven. When done, add final touches...


    Homemade Confetti Cake

    14 Reviews

    This is a moist and fluffy vanilla cake with lots of sprinkles and a whipped vanilla buttercream. It's almost impossible...


    Coconut-Lemon Ice Cream Cake

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    I developed this cool treat because I wanted to find a new use for cream of coconut. The sweet coconut...

    How to Make a Birthday ‘Charcuterie’ Board That’s Better Than Any Cake

    With sprinkle-covered cupcakes, cookies and candies, this birthday charcuterie board says "happy birthday!" in the best way possible.


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    Vegan Chocolate Cupcakes

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    Satisfy your sweet tooth with decadent vegan chocolate cupcakes.


    Vegan Vanilla Cupcakes

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    We love using this simple vegan vanilla cupcake recipe as a base to layer on extra flavor. Stir in grated...


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    Oreo Cupcakes

    8 Reviews

    A tasty tribute to Oreo cookies, these Oreo cupcakes are made from scratch. But if you want to start with...


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    Vanilla Cake

    10 Reviews

    Our Test Kitchen created our best vanilla cake recipe yet. It's tender, moist and packed with rich vanilla flavor—a must...


    Passover Apple Cake

    This Passover apple cake is a classic holiday dessert made without dairy, flour or leavening agents. Sweet, spiced apples layered...

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    30 Creative Birthday Cake Decorating Ideas

    Say see ya to simple cakes. These birthday cake decorating ideas will take your celebrations over the top.


    Strawberry Lemon Cupcakes

    12 Reviews

    Want a cupcake that tastes like spring in every bite? These strawberry lemon cupcakes are zesty and sweet and have a...


    Mint Swirl Fudge Cake

    3 Reviews

    Mint pairs with a silky, mild chocolate flavor for this colorful, beautiful cake that will be the talk of the...


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    50 Easy Cake Decorating Ideas

    Dress up your birthday or holiday cake with these easy cake decorating ideas. Some fancy up the outside of the...


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    Top 10 Cupcake Recipes

    These top-rated cupcakes are perfect for special occasions, parties—or even the average Tuesday.


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    How to Make the Milk Bar Birthday Cake Recipe (with Tips from Christina Tosi!)

    We got tips from Christina herself on how to make the best-ever confetti sheet cake. Spoiler alert: It tastes even...