Birthday Cakes
Ideas and practical advice for making or choosing children's birthday cakes. Topics include decoration techniques, equipment needed, age appropriate designs and whether to buy or bake.
Birthday Cake Equipment You Will Need
Get the basic tools you need to bake and decorate a homemade birthday cake like a pro.
Birthday Cakes for Eight to Twelve Year Olds
Make your 8 to 12-year-old's birthday cake a hit with ideas that match their interests and keep them looking cool in front of friends.
Birthday Cakes for Toddlers
Make soft, finger-sized birthday cakes for toddlers with simple recipes like Madeira sponge or walnut-free carrot cake.
Birthday Cakes for Twins
Give each twin their own cake to feel special, with creative matching designs that celebrate them together.
Buy or Bake Your Child's Birthday Cake?
Weigh the pros and cons of buying versus baking a birthday cake for your child's party.
Cake Ideas for Four to Seven Year Olds
Turn shop-bought swiss rolls into a magical fairytale castle cake that'll wow kids with minimal baking effort.
Candles for the Birthday Cake
Pick the right birthday candles for your child's cake, from traditional age candles to colorful flame options.
Character Kids' Birthday Cakes
Make character birthday cakes at home with simple techniques, from Peppa Pig designs to doll cakes that'll delight any child.
How to Make and Ice a Caterpillar Cake
Make a fun caterpillar cake from twenty cupcakes with simple icing and colourful decorations that kids will love.
How to Put Pictures on Cakes
Add edible pictures to birthday cakes at home with rice paper, non-toxic crayons, and icing—no special skills required.
Learn How to Decorate Cakes
Get practical tips for decorating birthday cakes at home, from basic techniques to creating cakes your kids will love.
Sophisticated Birthday Cakes for Teenagers
Help your teenager feel special with a cake that matches their style, from nostalgic favorites to interactive game cakes.
The 'Un-christmassy' Birthday Cake for December Kids
Help December-born kids feel special with a non-Christmas themed birthday cake and party ideas to escape the holiday season.
Toppings for Children's Birthday Cakes
Make birthday cakes look amazing with simple toppings that kids will love, from buttercream to soft sugar icing.
Unusual Birthday Cakes for Kids
Turn your kid's birthday cake into something memorable by ditching the standard shapes and trying these unusual ideas.
Using Mouldable Icing to Create Specialist Cake Figures
Make your own fondant icing and shape it into custom cake figures for themed birthday cakes and party desserts.