Are you looking for a mouthwatering and visually stunning birthday party cake that will wow your guests and turn your celebration into an unforgettable event? Look no further! In this comprehensive guide, we will embark on a culinary journey to discover the most delightful birthday cake recipes that will make your special day truly extraordinary. We'll explore a variety of flavors, textures, and decorating techniques that will cater to every taste and preference. So, whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, get ready to create a masterpiece that will leave your loved ones amazed and craving for more. Let's dive in and find the perfect birthday party cake recipe that will make your special day truly unforgettable!
Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!
TEDDY BEAR BEACH PARTY BIRTHDAY CAKE
This isn't exactly a recipe. I made this cake for my daughter when she was 6. It was always one of her favorite birthday cakes.
Provided by Beverley Williams
Categories Cakes
Time 2h30m
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- 1. Prepare the cake according to package directions.. You can use any flavor cake. I did chocolate because it was her favorite. You want to have a 9 x 13 " cake when finished.
- 2. Cool the cake completely before decorating.
- 3. Take one graham cracker out of the package. carefully break it as follows.
- 4. break off one square piece (2 of the rectangle sections. This will be your picnic blanket.
- 5. Break off one single rectangle section. This will be your fishing pier
- 6. Set the "blanket" and "pier" aside.
- 7. Take the rest of the sleeve of grahm crackers and place them in a zipper bag.
- 8. Crush the crackers. This will be your sand.
- 9. Take the "blanket" cracker and frost one side with the white icing.
- 10. Next use the red gel icing to draw a checkered pattern on the blanket.Set aside.
- 11. Take the 2 wheat thin crackers and a small amount of the chocolate icing. Put the icing on the edge of one cracker in a thin line. attach the other cracker to the first using the icing like glue. leave the crackers at an angle to look like an open picnic basket.Place this picnic basket on the decorated "balnket.
- 12. Take one of the oval cookies and one teddy graham. Attach the bear to this "surfboard using a small amount of the white frosting. Set aside
- 13. Take the small rectangle graham cracker (pier) and one teddy graham. Uses a small amout of frosting to attach the bear to the pier.
- 14. Take the pier cracker and carefully use a toothpick to make a hole in the cracker in front of the bear. You are going to make it just big enough to place the end of the pretzel stick into the hole.
- 15. Cut a toothpick and cut a short piece off. Stick this piece into the top end of the pretzel stick and use it to attach the short piece of red licorice lace to the pretzel.
- 16. Cut another short piece of toothpick. Place it in the other end of the red lace. Use this to attach the goldfish to the lace. This will be the fishing pole.
- 17. Take the remaining white icing and add blue food coloring to it. Mix the frosting to turn it blue. **NOTE: I didn't mix it completely so that when you put it on the cake the white streaks make it look more like white caps on the waves.
- 18. Use the chocolate icing to frost roughly half of the cake but make sure to not do a straight line so it will look like the shore.
- 19. Frost the remaining part of the cake with the blue "water " icing.
- 20. Take the crushed graham crackers and carefully cover the chocolate frosting with them. This will make your beach.
- 21. Place the Pier at the edge of the beach and the water.
- 22. Place the surfer on the water.
- 23. Place the dolphin crackers in the water.
- 24. Place the sour apple ring on the water and place a teddy grahm in the center.
- 25. Place the 2 gum slices on the beach. Lay a teddy graham on each.
- 26. Place the cocktail umbrella over them.
- 27. Place the "blanket with the picnic basket on it onto the beach. Place two teddy grahams around it.
- 28. Place the other oval cookie on the beach by sticking one end into the sand to look like a surfboard stuck in the beach.
- 29. Place a surfer bear in a standing position near the board.
- 30. Place the gumball on the beach.
- 31. Place 2 bear by it to look like they are playing with the "beach ball"
BIRTHDAY PARTY CAKE
Here is another practical birthday cake from my mother's recipe file. It makes a lovely layer cake. You may flavor it with lemon juice if you desire.
Provided by Carol
Categories Desserts Cakes Yellow Cake Recipes
Time 40m
Yield 30
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Beat eggs and sugar together for 5 minutes. Cover and place in the refrigerator overnight. In the morning, beat the egg and sugar mixture for 5 minutes more.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease three 8 inch cake pans.
- Sift the flour, salt, and baking powder together. Add the flour mixture alternately with the boiling hot milk to the egg and sugar mixture. Stir in vanilla extract. Pour the batter into the prepared pans.
- Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 15 to 20 minutes. Let cakes cool then fill and frost with Seven Minute Frosting.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 100.3 calories, Carbohydrate 21.3 g, Cholesterol 25.5 mg, Fat 0.9 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 1.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 84.1 mg, Sugar 13.8 g
Tips:
- Choose a cake flavor and design that matches the birthday person's personality and preferences. There are many different types of cakes to choose from, so take some time to browse through recipes and find one that you think the birthday person will love.
- Make sure you have all of the ingredients and equipment you need before you start baking. This will help you avoid any delays or problems while you're in the middle of baking.
- Follow the recipe carefully and don't skip any steps. This will help you ensure that your cake turns out perfectly.
- Be careful not to overmix the cake batter. Overmixing can make the cake tough and dense.
- Bake the cake in a preheated oven. This will help the cake rise evenly and prevent it from sinking in the middle.
- Let the cake cool completely before frosting it. This will help the frosting set properly and prevent it from melting.
- Be creative with your frosting and decorations. There are many different ways to decorate a cake, so have fun and let your creativity shine through.
Conclusion:
With a little planning and effort, you can make a beautiful and delicious birthday cake that the birthday person will love. So next time you're planning a birthday party, don't forget to bake a cake!
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