10 cracker birthday cake ideas to inspire parents this year
Whether you're a beginner or expert party cake maker, we have Bluey, dinos, ghosts and more to inspire you for every birthday and celebration
With 2023 under way, we have ahead of us a whole new year of birthdays, parties and opportunities to showcase our very best cake making skills.
Whatever the theme, we know creating the perfect birthday cake is of the upmost importance to your special little one.
From princesses to ponies to dynamite dinos, our little ones are sure to come up with a vision for the cake they want for their birthday. So, we’ve created a list of beginner to expert level cake designs, to inspire you for the year ahead.
10 amazingly easy cake to make for your kids this year
The one and only Bluey
It’ll come as no surprise that the juggernaut that is Bluey kicks off our list of cakes to make this year.
And because we understand that our favourite Blue Heeler is likely to be one of the most requested birthday cakes of the year, we’ve found a simple hack that even the most challenged baker could overcome.
All you need is two of your local supermarket mud cakes, some icing and the ability to watch and learn! Simply follow the Tiktok superstar Tigga Mac and her fabulous easy construction of the Bluey cake.
Time for some arts and crafts
This cake is going gang busters on TikTok and we can see why!
Another tigga_mac creation, this cartoon cake is the ultimate crowd pleaser. Drawing inspiration from the comic book style, at first it’s hard to believe it’s actually a cake.
The bright, retro pop colours will make any birthday celebration extra special.
The fan favourite BBQ Shapes box cake
We are not oblivious to the fact that sometimes our kids have some hilarious requests; we’re here to tell you looks can be deceiving and maybe it’s time to embrace their ‘out there’ requests.
This Arnott’s Barbeque Shapes Box cake is constructed from a rectangle mud cake, some icing to cover and a trusty BBQ Shapes box cut out stuck on top.
Lightning McQueen
Okay, this one might be for the more advanced baker, but we wanted to include this speedy chocolate sensation for all those Cars fans out there.
This mud cake base covered in detailed fondant is sure to steal the show and taste delicious. If you’re interested in test driving your baking skills, where better to start than here.
Cakebois pink lamingtons
The very lovable Reece Hignell, former contestant on MasterChef has recently released his very own simple and effortless cookbook, Cakeboi; showcasing some of his easiest and most delicious recipes for the at-home baker.
So, if you have a fairy princess party on the cards, these cute bite-sized treats are sure to be a winner and impress the parents, too.
Lowest prices are just the beginning with this DIY cake
Sticking with the round cake theme, we have an iconic Bunnings-inspired birthday cake for the little ‘handymen’ out there.
So, if pink and sparkles aren’t really your thing, we think perhaps a little DIY moment will tickle your fancy and impress the party boy or girl
The cult classic
It goes without saying, simple doesn’t have to mean boring. A classic round or rectangle birthday cake is sure to fill any room with colour and excitement.
So, here’s another tasty Cakeboi delight for a sprinkle of inspiration.
The Jurassic Park moment
The hilarious Hamish Blake is not just famous for his podcasting, tv presenting accomplishments. Hamish has been creating masterpiece magic in the kitchen for his kids and we love every moment of it.
We love this at-home, very real Dad baking madness. So, it would be criminal not to include his enormous animated dinosaur creation.
For the past few years, dad to Rudy and Sonny has taken ‘briefs’ from his kids for their birthday cake requests. These events make for fun Instagram videos as he progresses through from conception to creation and celebration.
A Halloween theme
Whether you’re throwing a witches and wizard party or simply looking for some halloween inspiration, this simple and easy Ghost cake is sure to have heads turning.
What you need? A few cakes to build the body, some buttercream white icing and black fondant.
The cupcake craze
Last but not least, cupcakes! But not just any cupcake, cute farm animal inspired cupcakes.
If your little one can’t seem to settle on one idea, cupcakes can be a great option. A bonus in the midst of the party fun is that they require no cutting or plating time. Simply grab and go.
