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Book review: Kids’ Birthday Cakes

August 1, 2014 by Lucy Parissi 35 Comments

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You see that fabulous rainbow cake below? Full disclaimer – it’s not one of mine! This, and many other fantastic creations, can be found in a new book which publishes today: Kids’ Birthday Cakes Step by Step.

Rainbow Layer Cake decorated with fondant rainbow

You will find many types of cakes on my blog but you may have noticed that none feature any kind of sugarcraft or intricate fondant creations.

I will raise both hands and declare that I have absolutely no experience with ‘character’ cakes, but greatly admire those who can produce ‘wow’ creations to wheel out at birthday parties.

Kids’ Birthday Parties Step by Step does exactly what it says on the tin: included are 20 cake projects ranging from Monsters to Fairies, Dinosaurs to Ballerinas.

Each project includes detailed step-by-step instructions on how to create the piping effects or fondant decorations, as well as ideas for themed cupcakes and cake pops bringing the overall recipe tally to over 50.

The projects range from the simple to the fairly intricate (especially to a novice like myself) and will appeal to mums and dads who wish to delight their children but also to those who create cakes professionally.

Moon Cake - spherical cake with green fondant aliens

There’s a reference section with cake recipes and basic techniques at the back. Now excuse me,  my son has earmarked the Happy Robot cake or the Dinosaur Egg so I’d better get practicing for his birthday in November…

My Top 10 Birthday Cake Recipes

If you prefer something a little easier I have several recipes that are simply perfect for birthdays and celebrations!

  • My Chocolate Sheet Cake (a.k.a Chocolate Traybake) is incredibly easy to make and decorate – not to mention perfect for sharing!
  • A School Dinner Cake (Vanilla Sprinkle cake) is incredibly popular with just about everyone!
  • This Salted Caramel Layer Cake is my daughter Anya’s fave (pictured below). The incredibly easy Cheat’s Swiss Buttercream is divine!
Girl adding candles to Salted Caramel birthday cake
  • Looking for a Vegan Birthday cake? My Tropical Celebration Cake is simply spectacular.
  • We love Lotus Biscoff and you will find several recipes on Supergolden Bakes including a Biscoff Drip Cake and a Biscoff Traybake (both delicious!)
  • This pretty in pink Ombre Cake is a kid birthday party fave – and you can customise the colours to suit!
Chocolate Birthday cake with blown out candles
  • Chocolate lovers will adore this One Bowl Chocolate Cake with the most delectable Chocolate Mascarpone frosting! (pictured above)
  • A sophisticated Tiramisu Layer Cake is perhaps best suited to grown up parties!
  • More experienced bakers might want to give this Mirror Glaze Cake a go! Perfect for Frozen or Space themed birthday parties. You can also switch the mirror glaze colours to suit other themes!
Mirror Glaze birthday cake decorated in a Frozen theme
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Comments

  1. Sandy Ralph says

    August 09, 2014 at 5:31 pm

    yes many a time, as i have 5 kids but they havent been easy i have to say

    Reply
  2. Sarah lewis says

    August 09, 2014 at 3:27 pm

    Not a special cake just a plain Victoria sandwich is all I can manage.

    Reply
  3. agaue1 says

    August 09, 2014 at 3:02 pm

    ive cooked cakes for my mothr in law and my kids i try and make each one special 😀

    Reply
  4. Mike Burgos says

    August 09, 2014 at 1:57 pm

    An "Arsenal"cake was the best cake for my son

    Reply
  5. Anonymous says

    August 09, 2014 at 1:50 pm

    Made a train cake & a hedgehog. This book would inspire me to do more!

    Reply
  6. Honey Mercer says

    August 09, 2014 at 12:40 pm

    Yes x

    Reply
  7. Holly Boyd says

    August 08, 2014 at 11:28 pm

    I used to bake my sisters cake every year and it would always go wrong, from the cake with soap in to the beetroot cake which tasted of earth

    Reply
  8. krnries says

    August 08, 2014 at 3:47 pm

    Never – I am so uncreative 🙂

    Reply
  9. clair downham says

    August 08, 2014 at 7:25 am

    no but would love to give it a try thankyou

    Reply
  10. George Worboys Wright says

    August 07, 2014 at 9:12 pm

    No but I want to!

    Reply
  11. joanna_kow says

    August 07, 2014 at 5:51 pm

    I haven't tried yet

    Reply
  12. Jayne says

    August 07, 2014 at 1:03 pm

    Yes I look making cakes. I think my best was a pig shaped cake for my son.

    Reply
  13. Solange says

    August 07, 2014 at 7:43 am

    Yes, for the kid's birthdays

    Reply
  14. Kirstin Lydon says

    August 06, 2014 at 6:16 pm

    I helped make a birthday chocolate orange cheesecake once, if that counts. It was nice, but a bit sickly as my brother put 1 too many capfuls of brandy in it. We'll stick to the recipe next time.

    Reply
  15. Kat Lucas says

    August 05, 2014 at 7:26 pm

    All the time as I used to make Wedding cakes in the states so all friends and family here are always asking if I don't mind making them a special cake.

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