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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.
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.
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!
- 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 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!
Sandy Ralph says
yes many a time, as i have 5 kids but they havent been easy i have to say
Sarah lewis says
Not a special cake just a plain Victoria sandwich is all I can manage.
agaue1 says
ive cooked cakes for my mothr in law and my kids i try and make each one special 😀
Mike Burgos says
An "Arsenal"cake was the best cake for my son
Anonymous says
Made a train cake & a hedgehog. This book would inspire me to do more!
Honey Mercer says
Yes x
Holly Boyd says
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
krnries says
Never – I am so uncreative 🙂
clair downham says
no but would love to give it a try thankyou
George Worboys Wright says
No but I want to!
joanna_kow says
I haven't tried yet
Jayne says
Yes I look making cakes. I think my best was a pig shaped cake for my son.
Solange says
Yes, for the kid's birthdays
Kirstin Lydon says
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.
Kat Lucas says
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.