Who doesn’t love birthday cakes?
Not only are they typically the centrepiece of every amazing birthday party, but they are also a delicious treat that just keeps on giving - even days after the celebrations have ended!
When it comes to planning your child’s birthday party, we usually want everything to be as picture perfect as possible - including the cake. Whether it be a milestone age or not, your child will love to be showered with joy and affection on their special day.
However, when choosing the ideal birthday cake, it can sometimes be a struggle to know what kind of design you want to surprise your little one with. Yes, you might have already picked out a theme, but there are so many illustrations to choose from these days!
Below, we have selected a few of the most popular birthday themes that youngsters tend to go for for their birthday parties. From there, we scoured social media and found a showstopping, mouth-watering themed cake that will wow everybody in attendance.
So, what are you waiting for? Have a scroll through our inspo picks below:
Of course, there are endless possibilities when it comes to having a Disney-themed birthday cake! However, we loved this one that pays tribute to one of the original Disney characters, Minnie Mouse. The bow on this cake almost looks real, and the dripped icing effect is always a win.
Football cakes are always incredibly popular with children, and this one immediately grabbed our attention! In particular, we loved the dark green buttercream that could easily be passed off as real grass. The honeycomb football design is stunning to look at, and we guarantee that your little one will be delighted to see themselves on their very own cake as a footballer!
If space is right up your kid’s street, then a rocket ship cake is always a good idea! The ombre icing is absolutely mesmerising to look at, and really does look like deep space. The additional items of space-themed biscuits will be a hit with your guests - especially the rocket on top of the cake, which really does look like it is preparing for a blastoff!
Mermaid themes have been having a ‘moment’ recently, especially due to the release of Disney’s live-action remake of The Little Mermaid. If your kid is mad about everything to do with ‘under the sea’, then why not go for a mermaid cake? This one is a spectacular choice, as it looks like the fondant mermaid is actually diving into the aqua blue icing.
YouTube stars Zoe Sugg and Alfie Deyes recently celebrated their daughter Ottilie’s second birthday with this beautiful cake, and we instantly fell in love with it! This cake is perfect for children on the littler side, who might not have a strong interest in anything particular yet. The tea party theme is such a sweet idea, and it gives you an opportunity to include some of your youngster’s favourite fictional characters!
Giddy up! This cowboy-themed cake wowed us as soon as we saw it. Not only do the cowboy boots, hat and horseshoes look extremely realistic, but it is also such an effective design that any little one would be delighted with. If your child is a big fan of Toy Story’s Woody and Jessie, then you could also make it more themed towards their characters. Either way, this cake will go down a treat!
We couldn’t curate this list without including something in a princess theme! This cake is so elegant and wonderful to look at, with its intricate details on the towers and main door. If your kid is mad about everything to do with princesses, then they will be amazed by this castle cake. It really does look too good to eat!
Last but not least, we have a farming theme! Farmyard animals are a huge part of children’s early development, as they learn the different species and the sounds that they make. For any animal or farm-obsessed tot, they will adore this cake! The fondant tractor on top is absolutely adorable, and the grass beneath it truly looks real. This cake will go down a storm at any children’s birthday party!
