Everyone’s birthday should be special, and baking a cake with plenty of love is a great first step. But let’s face it: We’re not all exactly professional bakers. Before you start trying to sculpt that fondant unicorn you saw on Pinterest, let’s try something a little more realistic. Here are 35 fabulous birthday cake recipes that everyone will love…and that you’ll actually be able to make.
What Type of Cake Is Best for Birthdays?
The answer to that question depends on a few things, like who you’re making the cake for and how many people you plan on feeding. If you’re not sure of the guest of honor’s favorite flavors, stick with something classic like chocolate or vanilla—you can’t go wrong with the all-time classic birthday cake recipe, yellow cake with chocolate buttercream. From there, decide whether a single layer cake would be sufficient, or if a multi-layer creation would better suit your guest list. (Not up for layers? Sheet cake is an easy way to feed a crowd.)
