Let the party begin with one of these delicious creations.
13 Birthday Cake Recipes That Are Simple and Delicious
Let the party begin with one of these delicious creations.
When it comes to birthdays there's no better way to celebrate than with a stunning cake. It doesn't have to be complicated and you don't need to spend half a day in the kitchen to create something tasty that will wow guests.
The flavour possibilities are endless when it comes to baked goods, so we've rounded up 13 of our absolute favourite birthday cakes that we think you and your loved ones will adore just as much as us.
Ranging from a decadent chocolate cake to a light and fluffy coconut and vanilla cake, these divine delights can be made by even those most novice of bakers and are sure to get the party started.
1. Coconut Sponge Cake
This two-tiered masterpiece is made up of light and airy sponge layers stuck together with generous lashings of coconut cream cheese, resulting in a heavenly coconut sponge cake that guarantees your guests wanting seconds.
2. Carrot Cake
Perfumed with warming spices, carrot cake delivers a sophisticated flavour that's perfect as a morning tea or after-dinner treat. This moist and spongy cake is comforting and delicious and smothered in a velvety cream cheese icing that will have you reaching for a second slice.
3. Chocolate Cake
As far as crowd-pleasing desserts go, chocolate cake would have to be up the top of the list. This take on a universally loved sweet has a light and fluffy sponge that's paired with a decadent chocolate icing that's a hybrid between a silky frosting and a rich ganache. What's not to love?
4. Lemon Yoghurt Cake With Pressed Flowers
This beautifully presented lemon yoghurt cake with pressed flowers is may look intimidating to make, but it's surprisingly simple! It delivers a sophisticated flavour thanks to the lemon cutting through the sweetness and is elegantly dressed with edible flowers. While we think it's suitable for any occasion, it would make for a particularly fitting high tea or garden party treat.
5. Toasted Coconut & Vanilla Cake
Coconut is a wonderful ingredient to add to cakes that provides the most delightful texture. This toasted coconut and vanilla cake is fluffy and light with notes of vanilla, coconut, and lemon. Despite being dairy-free, this cake is deliciously creamy and boasts a flavour profile that feels a little bit tropical, nutty, and perfectly sweet.
6. Strawberry Shortcake
We like to think of this classic as the ultimate birthday cake. Built with three layers of delightfully crumbly cake, freshly whipped vanilla bean cream, and juice-marinated berries, this strawberry shortcake is exquisitely presented and tastes equally as divine. What more could you want?
7. Basque Burnt Cheesecake
Basque burnt cheesecake is so moreish. Unlike your classic cheesecake which has a crust, Basque burnt cheesecakes are baked at a high temperature which results in a delightfully scorched, caramelised top and a soft, rich interior. The recipe's winning formula makes it uniquely light, creamy, and delicious.
8. Sicilian Apple Cake
Apple and cinnamon are a match made in heaven and Paola Bacchia's delightful recipe for Sicilian apple cake celebrates the combination to perfection. It features a generous amount of juicy apples, warm tones of cinnamon, rum-soaked sultanas, and the nutty goodness of walnuts and pine nuts. The flavour combination results in a cake that tastes sophisticated yet comforting.
9. Passionfruit Tres Leches Cake
If you know someone who loves creamy desserts, this delightful passionfruit tres leches Latin American cake will not disappoint. It's made from a sponge that's soaked in three types of milk – regular, condensed, and evaporated – and topped with whipped cream, making it a light and luscious treat. You can add any fruit you like to this recipe, but Steph from Lucky Dragon Supper Club's recipe calls for passionfruit to add a tropical tang that cuts through the creaminess.
10. Vanilla Cake with Sprinkles
We like to think of this one as the ultimate birthday cake. It's a hybrid between a Madeira cake and a Japanese sponge. Sophisticated in flavour and aptly playful with its colourful sprinkles, this vanilla cake with sprinkles not only tastes delicious but it looks the part too.
11. Vegan Lemon and Blueberry Drizzle Loaf
Vegan cake recipes aren't just for those following a plant-based diet. When they taste as good as this vegan lemon and blueberry drizzle loaf, they can easily become one's favourite sweet treat. Bursting with blueberries and lemon, this luscious loaf is full of fresh, sweet, and vibrant flavours. Topped off with a simple yet impactful lemon drizzle, it truly is a cake to win over hearts.
12. Pistachio Cake With Edible Flowers
This layered pistachio cake with edible flowers not only tastes spectacular with its fluffy pistachio crumb, creamy whipped ricotta, zesty lemon curd, and sweet berries, but the presentation is something to behold; it's elegantly decorated in pastel pink and sage tones paired with a mix of pressed flowers for a 'Versaille meets Cottagecore' aesthetic.
13. 3D Vanilla Sprinkle Cake
Reminiscent of the pop art era, this stunning baked treat is a feast for the eyes, and the tummy! Comprising three vanilla sponge tiers, with a classic vanilla buttercream, this magnificent 3D vanilla sprinkle cake is surprisingly simple to make, and delightfully fun to decorate.
So, if you have a birthday coming up and seriously want to impress, consider making this unforgettable treat.
