Making your child's birthday cake has never been easier! Whether you want a quick and simple recipe or something really memorable, we've got the recipe for you!
If you don't fancy making a big cake or haven't got the time, these super cute easy butterfly buns are a perfect alternative. They look and taste great and you can decorate them with different coloured icing sugar and lots of hundreds and thousands.
Impressive and chocolatey!
This spikey chocolate cake sent in by goodtoknow user Leigh is great for an unusual twist on an old favourite.
Great for girls
The perfect cake for a princess party, this princess and the pea cake by Annabel Karmel is much easier to make than you'd think!
More on princess parties
Best for boys
You can easily cheat with these monster cupcakes by buying the cupcakes ready-made and just doing the decorating them yourself. Your guests will never know and it'll save you time!
Quick and simple
Short on time? This classic chocolate cake only takes 15 minutes to prepare and 30 minutes to bake.
Super sweet
This chocolate and marshmallow cake is great for birthdays! It looks impressive and tastes super sweet!
The old favourite
Nothing beats a Victoria sponge cake and this version by Mary Berry will go down well with adults and children alike.
Crunchy chocolatey treat
You can have this Maltesers chocolate cake ready in an hour and you can be sure no other child will have had the same one at their party!
Zesty cake
It might be associated with afternoon tea rather than birthday parties, but this lemon drizzle cake is a lovely zesty treat.
Simple carrot cake
Not to confident with your cooking? Use our step-by-step video to make this carrot cake.
For a future superstar!
You're sure to impress with this Hollywood birthday cake - get your kids to help you decorate it!
1st birthday special
This bright and colourful first birthday cake can be adapted for a 10 or 11-year-old's birthday too!
More ideas for a first birthday party
Brilliant for boys
Sugar paste soldiers guard this fab castle birthday cake - it's very impressive and there'll be lots to go round.
Good for girls
A goodtoknow mum sent in this princess cake recipe that she'd made for her daughter Keely's birthday. Great for any fans of Barbie!
More ideas for a princess parties
Perfect for little pirates
This skull and crossbones cake will be a great addition if you're throwing a pirate party!
Treasure island cake
Let your party-goers taste the treasure with this treasure island cake complete with it's own treasure map. A must-have for a pirate party.
Tipi cake
Yee ha! If you're throwing a cowboy party then this tipi cake is perfect for all the cowboy and cowgirl's at the rodeo. Looks fab and tastes delicious!
