One of the most awaited moments of any birthday is the “congratulations” time, after all, it is always accompanied by the cake!
And what a delight it is to eat a whimsical and yummy birthday cake, isn’t it? In addition to making children and adults happy, of course, a good birthday cake is part of the decoration and attracts eyes from the beginning of the party.
However, it’s not always easy to find that cake that fits the birthday boy’s theme and wishes without breaking the bank. A solution to save money or simply get the cake of your dreams, whether it’s yours or a loved one’s birthday, is to prepare it at home.
Check out 25 birthday cakes that can be made at home below, ranging from more traditional recipes to more elaborate options or options adapted to those with dietary restrictions.
Simple and traditional cakes
1. Chocolate cake: it’s hard to find anyone who can resist a fluffy and tasty chocolate cake and this is a perfect chocolate cake dough for both simple and more elaborate cakes. In addition, it brings an option to the traditional brigadeiro frosting, a chocolate butter cream that will make your cake even more special!
2. Chocolate and peanut cake: for those who are a fan of peanuts this is the right birthday cake, after all, the balance of the chocolate dough with the peanut cream filling is irresistible. When filling and decorating, you may need to have some practice, an alternative, if you don’t have it, is to make just one layer of stuffing or bake two thinner doughs separately and invest in a simpler decoration.
3. Strawberry cake: this recipe is accompanied by a super trick for those who don’t know or find the process of preparing a stuffed cake too time consuming: it’s a crumbled cake. So the step by step is simple, just prepare a neutral and simple dough, break it up, put the pieces in the mold, forming a layer and follow with stuffing and another layer of cake. Easier impossible!
4. Black Forest Cake: the combination of chocolate, whipped cream and cherries is delicious and super balanced and the dough of this Black Forest cake is also very moist, which makes the recipe even more special. The filling is filled with fresh whipped cream and homemade cherry jam.
5. Pineapple cake: the pineapple cake with white dough and whipped cream is a classic and could not be left out of this list, but this is a vegan version. The preparation is very simple and the dough is very soft. If you want to prepare a non-vegan version, just prepare a traditional white dough and replace the vegetable milk and whipped cream. But, without a doubt, both make light and delicious birthday cakes!
6 Nut Cake: Another super traditional and balanced recipe is this Nut Cake. The dough is white with the addition of the nuts, the dulce de leche filling and the chocolate ganache topping. Check out the step by step and be sure to try it.
7. Lemon mousse cake: here’s an idea for those who have a birthday in the summer and love a citrus touch: a super refreshing, light and easy to prepare lemon mousse cake. The recipe consists of two lemon-flavored white pasta, halved and joined by a simple lemon mousse filling. Practicality, flavor and beauty in a single cake!
elaborate cakes
8. Chocolate cake with caramel: moving on to more elaborate recipes, this is one of those with several ingredients and steps, but in the end the result is worth the effort. The chocolate dough takes on a special flavor with cocoa powder, brown sugar and a touch of vanilla, while the caramel is a mixture of sugar, cream, butter and a dollop of whipped cream (to the point of whipped cream). ). The result is a beautiful and incredibly delicious cake!
9. Chocolate cake and brownie: if chocolate cake is already good, imagine with a touch of brownie? To prepare this amazing cake, just prepare a simple chocolate dough, a brownie recipe and interleave: a cake layer, filling, a brownie layer, filling, last layer of cake and icing. See more details in the link.
10. Kit-kat and MM’s cake: this is an idea that seems to be super elaborate and that delights everyone who looks, but it’s a great solution for those who don’t have an affinity with the art of decorating cakes. In this case, the dough and filling are simple chocolate recipes and the trick is in the size of the cake, after all, the Kit-kit must exceed the height of the dough. Otherwise, it’s all very simple and you can still adapt or innovate in the flavor of the cake, the filling and the confectionery.
13. Mascarpone and raspberry sponge cake: a sponge cake is characterized by a firm and at the same time sanded dough, which gives the cake a particularly soft texture. The filling completes this very special atmosphere of the recipe, it is made of mascarpone cheese beaten with sugar in the first layer, of this same mixture with the addition of raspberry jam in the second layer and in the last layer only the jam, thus creating a kind of color gradient. and flavors.
12. Simple chocolate mousse cake with strawberry: for those who liked the idea of preparing a mousse cake, but need a simpler recipe, here it is. This cake takes only 3 ingredients and 15 minutes in the oven. The result is a surprising, creamy cake that looks like it’s filled, but isn’t and doesn’t contain gluten. To make it even more juicy, garnish it with whipped cream and strawberries.
13. Mixed strawberry cake: for those who can’t decide whether they prefer white or chocolate dough, here’s a solution: a mixed cake. The cake layers are interspersed with white, milk and semisweet chocolate ganaches and strawberries, as well as a touch of whiskey used to moisten the layers. In the end, a mega stuffed and super tasty cake is created!
14. Colorful anthill cake: anthill cake is also another flavor that, thanks to a super simple step, gains a special touch. In this case, colorful sprinkles were used, which makes the cake more fun. There are many steps and details to pay attention to, but in the end, the recipe is worth it, both visually and in flavor!
15. Rainbow cake: for those who have small children or can’t resist colorful things, here’s a super idea: a colorful cake inside! To create equal layers between colors it takes a lot of patience and attention to measurements. The dough has a vanilla and white chocolate flavor and the filling is made from a mixture of whipped cream, cream cheese, butter and sugar, that is, a very neutral cream to make the cake just the right amount of sweetness.
16. Blue ombré cake: following the same line, this is an ombré cake recipe, that is, with layers of different shades of the same color. The color chosen in this case was blue, but it is also possible to select another, more than one color or create more abstract layers, mixing the doughs when baking. The totally white frosting makes all the difference as it guarantees the spectacle when cutting the cake.
17. Passion fruit mousse cake: here’s a refreshing and different cake idea, after all there is a small cake base, but it is the mousse that makes all the role of dough, filling and at the same time topping. The ingredients and steps are simple, but the process requires a whim. Either way, the taste and final look are worth it.
18. Lemon and blueberry cake: despite having several steps and layers, in addition to a little trick in the recipe, this cake is simple to prepare. The lemon flavor stands out alongside the blueberry (or blueberry) filling in the form of a jelly. The dough is vanilla, but it is brushed with a lemon syrup and the topping is also a lemon butter cream. The result is a cake full of flavor and personality!
Cakes for allergies or intolerances
19. Gluten-free strawberry cake: of course, this is an option for the classic combination: white dough with fruit filling. In this recipe, the white dough gets a touch of coconut and the filling is a mixture of strawberry syrup and whipped cream. The method of preparation is not complicated and the cake is super light and tasty!
20. Gluten-free and lactose-free naked cake: for those who love the idea of having a naked cake on their birthday but cannot ingest gluten or lactose, this recipe is the solution. The dough is a carrot cake, the filling of red fruits and coconut whipped cream and, on top, a vegan chocolate syrup.
21. White cake, with chocolate and almond filling: the cake is made of chocolate, but it’s just the filling! The dough is a white sponge cake made without gluten, lactose and soy. The filling is a kind of chocolate ganache, combined with almond slivers. The result is a fluffy, well-balanced cake.
22. Vegan chocolate cake: in this case, the dough is chocolate and contains gluten. The owner of the recipe offers two options for filling, beijinho or brigadeiro, and from these it is possible to create the cake the way you like it, choosing or combining the two. The frosting is simply melted chocolate, impossible not to be delicious, right?
In addition to the option of preparing recipes faithfully, it is possible to extract numerous ideas to adapt and create other cakes of your choice. Just put a lot of affection, whim and create amazing cakes for any birthday!