16 Creative And Delicious Birthday Cake Ideas For Kids

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Birthdays are the most eagerly anticipated events of the year for children with cakes being cut and candles being blown. And so are the birthday cakes. In this post, we tell you how to make interesting birthday cakes for kids.

Cakes are the most attractive part of a birthday party and one of the tastiest bakery treats that children look forward to eagerly. So it would help if you considered their choices and preferences about the cake before making it.

Read on for a list of some creative ideas for birthday cake recipes for kids and choose the one they will love the most. You could also make themed cakes or customized cakes based on your child’s likes and dislikes.

Easy-To-Make Birthday Cakes For Kids

Baking is fun. To keep it that way, we have chosen easy-to-make birthday cake recipes you can try for the kids.

1. Chocolate and marshmallow cake

We will begin with a cake that has two things that kids like the most – chocolate and marshmallows.

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You will need:

• 1 cup plain flour
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• ½ cup unsalted butter
• 2oz unsweetened chocolate
• ½ teaspoon baking powder
• ¼ teaspoon baking soda
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1 package miniature marshmallows (white)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the glaze

• ½ cup sugar
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons milk
• ¼ cup chocolate chips

How to:

1. Preheat the oven to 350ºF.
2. Melt the dark chocolate in the microwave.
3. In a bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
4. In a larger bowl, beat the eggs, sugar, vanilla, and the applesauce. Stir in the melted chocolate and mix well.
5. Stir in the flour mixture and mix well.
6. Pour the cake mix into a 13×9 inch baking pan and let it bake for 20-30 minutes. You can also try the toothpick test to check if the cake is ready.
7. Set half-a-cup of marshmallows for the glaze and sprinkle the rest on the cake.
8. Heat a saucepan and add in milk, sugar, butter, and bring it to a boil. Let it boil for one and a half minutes and remove from heat.
9. Stir in the remaining marshmallows and the chocolate chips to the milk and butter mix. Stir until the marshmallows melt and pour it over the cake immediately.
10. The glaze will harden as it cools.

Move the cake to a tray for the party.

Preparation time: 40min
Cooking time: 55min
Servings: 8-10

Quick tip

Eggs can be substituted in vegan cake recipes with flax seeds, chia seeds, soft and hard tofu, non-dairy yogurt, fruit puree and bananas (1).

2. Inside-out strawberry cake

You may have heard of upside-down pineapple cake. But have you heard about the inside-out strawberry cake? Well, you did now and can try making it too.

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You will need:

• 1 ½ cups plain flour, with some extra for the pan
• 1 stick unsalted butter
• 1 cup sugar
• 3 eggs, large
• ½ cup low-fat buttermilk
• 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and finely chopped
• ½ teaspoon baking powder
• ¼ teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 3 pints vanilla ice cream, softened
• 1 tablespoon raspberry jam

How to:

1. Preheat the oven to 350ºF.
2. In a bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
3. Whisk the butter and sugar into a fluffy mixture using an electric mixer. To this, add one egg at a time, while mixing continuously.
4. Divide the flour mixture into three portions and buttermilk into two. Stir in the flour and the buttermilk alternately, starting and ending with the flour mix. Mix until smooth.
5. Butter and flour a baking pan and pour the cake mix into it. Bake for 30 to 40 minutes, or until it is fully done.
6. Let the cake cool for 15 minutes. Use a long serrated knife to cut the cake horizontally, into two rounded halves.
7. In the meantime, mix the strawberries and jam.
8. Line a nine-inch springform pan with waxed paper and place the bottom half of the cake, with the sliced side facing up, in it.
9. Spread half the ice cream on top of the cake in the pan and spread strawberry mix on top of the ice cream.
10. Spread the remaining ice cream on both sides of the other portion of the cake. Place this portion of cake on top of the other half in the pan.
11. Smoothen the cream on top and decorate it with some sliced strawberries. Freeze it for six hours before serving.

Preparation time:

40min
Cooking time: 40min
Total time: 8h
Servings: 12

Quick tip

Instead of red food coloring, try adding homemade beet powder or pomegranate juice to make the cake healthier.

3. Cherry and almond cake

Is your child allergic to gluten? Are you a vegan mommy? If yes, this cake recipe is just for you! This cake is also rich in protein and healthy fats.

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You will need:

• 1 cup self-raising flour
• 1 cup coconut sugar, or white sugar
• 1 ¼ cups ground almonds
• 1 1/3 cup soy milk
• ½ cup liquid coconut oil
• 2 teaspoons almond essence
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 7oz glace cherries, chopped
• Icing sugar
• Flaked almonds

How to:

1. Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Line a nine-inch springform pan.
2. Mix the flour, sugar, ground almonds, and baking powder in a large bowl.
3. Mix the wet ingredients – soy milk, coconut oil, almond essence, and apple cider vinegar – in a jug.
4. Stir in the liquid into the flour mix, until you get a smooth but thick batter.
5. Stir in the glace cherries.
6. Pour the cake mix into the prepared springform pan and bake for 40-45 minutes in the preheated oven.
7. Let it cool before decorating with icing sugar, flaked almonds, and cake toppers.

Preparation time:

10min
Cooking time: 45min
Servings: 8-10

4. Easy chocolate party cake

This is perhaps the best birthday cake for kids. Why? Because it has chocolate, and lots of it too!

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You will need:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 ½ cup whole milk
• 2/3 cup granulated sugar
• 2/3 cup dark brown sugar
• ¾ cup butter
• ½ cup unsweetened cocoa
• 3 eggs
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup cream cheese frosting

How to:

1. Preheat the oven to 350ºF.
2. Butter two eight-inch pans and then dust them with some flour.
3. In a large bowl, combine the dry ingredients. Stir in the eggs one at a time, the milk, and other wet ingredients. Beat it using an electric mixer, for three minutes.
4. Divide the batter between the two pans equally. Bake the cakes for 20 minutes or until the tops of the cakes spring back when touched. Let the cakes cool for ten minutes in the pan.
5. Take the cake out of the pan and let it cool completely.
6. Line the serving plate with parchment paper or waxed paper.
7. Use a serrated knife to smooth the tops of the cakes. Place the trimmed side of one cake in it.
8. Spread the top of this cake with half the cream cheese frosting. Place the other cake with the smooth side on top, on the cake frosted cake. Spread the remaining cream cheese frosting on the top and the sides of the cake.
9. Remove the paper strips and serve.

Preparation time:

40min
Cooking time: 30min
Servings:16

A blogger and father of two shares his joy of crafting a special chocolate cake for his child’s birthday, “The following year, for his (his son’s) third birthday, I made him an African Elephant (cake). I created the base icing out of three different colors: the grass, the middle, and then the sky. Also, I used melted chocolate for the outline. Having only decorated two cakes before this, I must say that I was amazed at how well this cake turned out. The lovely wife was equally amazed. Cake decorating didn’t scare me anymore; I think I was getting the hang of it. It was still hard work, but the happy look on my children’s faces was reward enough (i).”

5. Easy rainbow cake

A plain white cake for a birthday party? Nah! Here is an easy recipe to make the most colorful rainbow cake for a child’s birthday.

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You will need:

• 2 packs vanilla cake mix
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 2 cups water
• 6 eggs
• 2 packs food colors – pick blue, red, yellow, green, purple, orange

For the frosting

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup shortening
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2oz powdered sugar
• 3 tablespoons milk

How to:

1. Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Grease three eight-inch baking pans with cooking spray.
2. Using an electric mixer, combine the cake mix, water, oil, and eggs in a large bowl.
3. Divide the batter equally into six different bowls. Add one color each to each of the bowls and combine.
4. Pour three color batters into the pans and refrigerate the remaining.
5. Bake for around 20 minutes or until the top of the cake springs back on pressing with a finger. Cool for ten minutes and remove from the pans.
6. Wash the cake pans and grease them again. Bake the remaining three colored cake batter and bake for 20 minutes.
7. Combine the shortening with the butter and beat it with an electric mixer. Stir in, on low speed, the sugar, vanilla extract, and milk (one spoon at a time). Beat until the frosting is smooth and fluffy.
8. Trim the rounded edges of the cake to make them smooth, if needed.
9. On a serving plate, place the purple cake first and spread frosting leaving one-fourth of an inch at the edges. Repeat the step with blue, green, yellow, orange, and red.
10. Spread the remaining frosting on the sides and top. You can top it with sprinkles or cut fruits if you want, and serve.

Preparation time:

30min
Total time: 2h
Servings: 10

6. No Bake Strawberry Cheesecake

Not much of a baker? Don’t worry! We also have this awesome no bake cake recipe, just for you. You can try this to surprise your child on their birthday!

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You will need:

• 3 cups plain digestive biscuits or graham crackers
• 3 cups fresh strawberries, hulled
• 1 cup butter, melted
• 3 cups cream cheese
• ½ cup sugar
• 1 ½ cup whipping cream
• Extra strawberries for creative toppings

How to:

1. Blend the biscuits in a mixer until they become fine crumbs. Combine them with butter.
2. Cover the springform pan with waxed paper and pour the butter mix in it. Let it sit in the fridge until the filling is ready.
3. Put the strawberries and sugar in a blender and make a puree. Add the cream cheese and blend again, until you get a smooth mix.
4. Pour in the cream and blend until the mix becomes slightly thick.
5. Take the biscuit crumb crust from the fridge and pour the strawberry batter over it. Smooth the edges and cover it with a plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight. This makes the cake firm and ready to eat.

When refrigerated, you can enjoy this cake for over three days.

Preparation time: 20min
Cooking time: 20min
Servings: 12

7. Ring cake with pink icing

If you want to try giving the cake a traditional or homely look, this ring cake recipe can be an excellent choice. We added pink icing, but you can change it according to your choice.

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You will need:

• 250g unsalted butter
• 250g unrefined caster sugar (golden brown)
• 250g self-raising flour
• 5 eggs
• 1 ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon baking powder

For icing

• 1 pack (125g) fondant sugar
• 1 teaspoon pink food coloring
• 1 teaspoon strawberry flavor
• Sprinkles for decoration

How to:

1. Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Grease a one-kilogram ring mold with cooking butter.
2. Blend sugar and butter in an electric mixer until it becomes light and fluffy. Add in the vanilla extract and mix again.
3. Beat in the eggs one at a time and mix until they blend properly. Add a little flour to prevent curdling.
4. Stir in the rest of the flour to the butter mixture and beat until it is smooth.
5. Pour the batter into the ring cake mold and bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes or until firm. Let it cool completely.
6. Prepare the icing as directed on the pack, to get the right consistency. Add the food coloring and strawberry flavor and mix it well.
7. Pour the glaze over the cake and top it with the sprinkles. Add strawberry slices to the glaze. Serve fresh.

Preparation time:

30min
Cooking time: 12min
Servings: 12

8. Yellow cake with cream frosting

Cakes can be brown or yellow. This recipe is for making a simple yellow cake with cream frosting. Your kids will love this homemade, creamy birthday cake.

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You will need:

• 2 cups plain flour
• 1 ¼ cup sugar
• ½ cup butter, softened
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 cup milk
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For whipped cream frosting

• ½ cup heavy whipping cream
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

How to:

1. Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Grease and flour two eight-inch baking pans.
2. Sift the flour and combine it with salt, baking powder and sugar in a large bowl.
3. Stir in the butter, milk, and vanilla extract into the flour mixture and beat using an electric mixer.
4. Add the eggs one at a time and beat the mix slowly each time.
5. Divide the batter between the two baking pans and bake for 30-35 minutes. Once done, allow them to cool completely on the wire racks.
6. Combine the ingredients for the frosting in a bowl, cover and refrigerate it for 30 minutes. Then whisk it until it becomes smooth and fluffy.
7. Put one cake on the tray and spread some of the whipped cream frosting on it.
8. Place the other cake on top of it and spread the remaining cream on the top and at the sides.

Preparation time:

20min
Cooking time: 35min
Servings: 8-10

9. Caramel cake

This one is for all the kids with a sweet tooth. The cake is extra sweet and just heavenly! And it’s easy to make.

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You will need:

• 2 ¾ cup plain flour
• ¼ cup milk
• 1 pack (8oz) sour cream
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 2 cups sugar
• 4 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ teaspoon salt

For caramel frosting

• ½ cup butter
• 1 cup brown sugar
• ¼ cup milk
• 2 cups powdered sugar

How to:

1. Preheat the oven to 350º. Grease and flour two nine-inch baking pans.
2. Combine the sour cream with milk and set aside.
3. Using an electric mixer, blend the butter until it becomes creamy. Add the sugar and blend again. Add the eggs one at a time while beating continuously.
4. In a bowl, combine the flour, salt, and baking powder. Stir in the butter mix and the sour cream mixture alternately, and continue to whisk each time you add the ingredients.
5. Stir in the vanilla and beat it to make a smooth batter. Divide the batter equally between the two pans and bake for 30-35 minutes.
6. Test with a toothpick and remove the cakes. Leave them on the wire racks to let them cool completely.
7. For the caramel frosting, melt the butter in a pan and add brown sugar. Let it boil for two minutes while stirring continuously.
8. Add the milk and stir the mixture and let it come to a boil. Take it off heat and transfer it into a bowl. Let it cool.
9. Stir in the sugar, little by little and beat the mixture well each time you add the sugar.
10. Place one cake on a serving plate, spread some caramel frosting on top. Place the other cake on top of this and cover the top and the sides with the caramel frosting.

Cut and serve.

Preparation time: 15min
Cooking time: 35min
Servings: 8

10. Chocolate plum cake

A plum cake can be a great birthday cake idea if your children do not like frosting. In short, this is for the weight-conscious child who does not want to eat frosting.

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You will need:

• 125g self-raising flour
• 175g unsalted butter, must be at room temperature
• 175g brown sugar
• 3 eggs, beaten
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 50g cocoa powder
• 175g ground almond
• 75g dark chocolate, chopped
• 400g plums
• 3 tablespoons plum reserve
• 2 tablespoons flaked roasted almonds
• 2 tablespoons demerara sugar

How to:

1. Preheat the oven to 350º. Grease a 23cm baking tin or pan.
2. In a bowl, beat the butter and brown sugar until it becomes fluffy. Stir in the eggs one at a time.
3. Fold in the flour, baking powder, cocoa, and ground almonds. Fold in the chocolate.
4. Take spoonfuls of the cake mix into the prepared baking pan and level the surface using the spoon.
5. Slice the plums into thin and rounded slices and place them on the batter. Push them slightly into the batter and sprinkle the demerara sugar on top.
6. Bake for 60-75 minutes or when the cake is fully baked – test with a toothpick to check.
7. Let the cake cool completely while it is in the tin.
8. Melt the preserve a little with a spoon or so of water in a pan. Brush the cake with this preserve mix and serve.

Preparation time:

20min
Cooking time: 1h 20min
Servings: 12

11. Red velvet cake

If your child enjoys eating the red velvet cupcakes, why not bake him this classic cake for his birthday?

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You will need:

• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 ½ cups sugar
• 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 ½ cups vegetable oil
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1oz red food color
• 2 eggs

For frosting

• ½ cup all-purpose flour
• 1 ½ cups milk
• 1 ½ cups sugar
• 1 ½ cups butter, softened
• 1 tablespoon vanilla

How to:

1. Preheat the oven to 350º. Grease and flour two eight-inch baking pans.
2. In a large bowl, beat the ingredients for the cake using an electric mixer for at least two minutes on medium speed and 30 seconds on low speed.
3. Pour the batter into the pans and bake for 30-35 minutes or until the toothpick, inserted in the center, comes out clean. Let the cakes cool completely, on the cooling rack.
4. Whisk the flour and milk in a saucepan, until the mixture is smooth. Cook this on medium heat, while constantly stirring, until it becomes thick and creamy. Let it cool.
5. In another bowl, blend the sugar and butter using and electric mixer. Stir in spoonfuls of the flour mixture and beat properly. Add in the vanilla and whisk.
6. Place a cake on the serving plate and spread one cup of frosting on top. Place the other cake on top of this and frost the top and the sides.

Refrigerate until use.

Preparation time: 15min
Cooking time: 35min
Servings: 12

12. Chocolate sheet cake

This is a simple birthday cake for kids that you can bake in just over an hour. The sheet cake is easy to make and one that you must choose as the last minute birthday cake option.

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You will need:

• 1/2 cup butter
• 2 ¼ cup all-purpose flour
• 3 eggs
• 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 ¼ cups buttermilk
• 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon baking soda

For icing

• 1 cup icing sugar
• 2 tablespoons cocoa
• 1 tablespoon milk
• 40g butter, softened

How to:

1. Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Grease a 9×13 inch baking tray and dust it with flour.
2. In a large bowl, blend the butter and sugar using an electric mixer until you get a creamy, fluffy mixture. Scrape the sides.
3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, into the cream mixture. Add in the vanilla extract next.
4. In another medium bowl, mix the flour, the baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add this to the butter mixture and blend until all the ingredients mix properly.
5. Add the buttermilk and beat the mixture slowly for one minute, and whisk it quickly for around three minutes.
6. Pour this batter into the prepared pan and bake it for 25-30 minutes. You can also test by placing a skewer in the center of the cake. Remove from the oven and let it cool completely.
7. Sift the icing sugar and cocoa into a medium bowl. Add the milk and butter and whisk it using an electric mixer for around two to three minutes.
8. Spread the chocolate icing on the cake. Add color sprinkles and celebrate.

Preparation time:

20min
Cooking time: 30min
Servings: 10-12

13. Coconut cream birthday cake

This is an easy white cake that has a rich coconut flavor. And, it is best when served cold!

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You will need:

• 1 pack white cake mix
• 1/3 cup vegetable oil
• 3 eggs
• 1 can sweetened coconut cream
• 1 can condensed milk
• 1 cup water
• ½ teaspoon coconut extract
• 1 cup whipping cream
• 1 tablespoon white sugar
• 1 cup flaked coconut

How to:

1. Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Grease a 9×13 inch pan.
2. In a bowl, combine the cake mix, eggs, oil, coconut flavor, and water. Beat for two minutes and pour into the prepared pan. Bake for 30 minutes. Allow it to cool.
3. In another medium bowl, combine the coconut cream and condensed milk beat it into a smooth mixture.
4. Poke holes into the cake using chopsticks or a large fork. Pour the milk mixture over it and let it soak.
5. Refrigerate the cake overnight.
6. In another bowl, whisk the cream until it is smooth, and add in sugar and continue whipping it.
7. Spread it over the cake, sprinkle with coconut flakes and serve!

Preparation time:

15m
Cooking time: 35min
Total time: 8h 50min
Servings: 24

14. Blueberry birthday cake

A healthy cake might sound like an oxymoron, but no. Cakes can be healthy too (just a little bit) when you add fresh fruit to it. Here’s the recipe for that.

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You will need:

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 4 cups fresh blueberries
• ½ teaspoon baking powder
• ¼ teaspoon baking soda
• 6 eggs
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ teaspoon almond extract
• Salt to taste

For the glaze

• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 2-3 tablespoons milk
• 1/8 vanilla extract

How to:

1. Preheat the oven to 325º. Grease and flour a bundt pan and set aside.
2. In a bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. In another bowl, whisk the butter and sugar until you get a fluffy mixture using an electric mixer.
4. Beat in the eggs into the butter mixture and add in vanilla and almond extract. Blend for another two minutes.
5. Add half the flour mixture and mix for another minute or until properly combined, on low speed.
6. Add the Greek yogurt to this and beat for another two minutes. Repeat with the remaining half of the flour and the yogurt.
7. Fold in the blueberries by hand, after setting aside a handful.
8. Sprinkle the reserved blueberries inside the bundt pan and pour the cake batter over this evenly. Spread the mix properly and smooth the tops using a spoon.
9. Bake for 60-75 minutes and cool it on the wire rack for at least 30 minutes.
10. Whisk the ingredients for the glaze in a blender until you get a smooth mixture. It should not be too thick or thin.
11. Pour the glaze over the cooled cake. Add fresh blueberries on top and serve.

Preparation time:

15min
Cooking time: 1h
Servings: 12-16

15. Chocolate sprinkle cake

Here is a simple recipe for an easy chocolate cake with sprinkles, perfect for a busy birthday celebration, sure to save the day.

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You will need:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon baking powder
• 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 1 stick unsalted butter
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup light brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup whole milk

For the glaze

• ¼ cup heavy cream
• 2 teaspoons light corn syrup
• 3 ½ oz bittersweet chocolate, chopped finely
• Confectionery sprinkles

How to:

1. Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Grease the pan and line it with parchment paper.
2. Sift the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
3. In another bowl, blend the butter and sugar. Beat in the eggs one at a time, and then add the vanilla extract.
4. Stir in the flour mixture and the buttermilk alternately, while whisking the mix each time you add the ingredient. Beat the cake mix until it mixes properly.
5. Pour the batter into the greased pan and bake for 40 minutes. Take it out and allow it to cool completely.
6. In the meantime, heat a medium saucepan and add cream to it. Let it simmer for a while and then pour it over the chocolate in a bowl.
7. Whisk the cream and the chocolate gently, until the chocolate melts. Stir in the corn syrup. Whisk it again until the mixture is smooth. Let it cool for 30 minutes. You will have a thick, creamy mixture in the end.
8. Gently peel the cake from the parchment and pour the glaze onto the cake. Spread the icing with a spatula to cover it entirely.
9. Decorate with the sprinkles and serve.

Preparation time:

25min
Cooking time: 50min
Servings: 10

16. Vegan chocolate cake

We started with a chocolate birthday cake recipe for kids and will end with one as well. However, this version is vegan, delightfully chocolatey, and the ideal sweet treat for children with special dietary preferences.

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You will need:

• 1 cup almond milk (unsweetened )
• 1tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
• 3/4 cup cocoa powder
• 2tsp baking powder
• 1 1/2tsp baking soda
• 1tsp table salt
• 1/2 cup canola or melted coconut oil
• 2/3 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1tbsp pure vanilla extract
• 1 cup boiling water

For the glaze:

• 1 cup cocoa powder
• 1 1/2 cups vegan butter
• 4-5 cups powdered sugar
• 2tsp pure vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk

How to:

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and grease two 9-inch cake pans. Line them with parchment paper and sprinkle flour to remove the cakes easily later.
2. Add a cup of unsweetened almond milk and a tablespoon of vinegar. Stir slightly, and set it aside to curdle.
3. Combine flour, salt, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and baking soda in a mixing bowl and whisk well to mix.
4. Add the oil, vanilla, and almond milk/vinegar mixture to the dry ingredients. Use a hand mixer on medium speed until well combined.
5. Reduce the speed and slowly add boiling water; mix the cake batter until combined. The batter may seem runny, but that’s the desired consistency.
6. Divide the batter between the cake pans. Bake them for 30-35 minutes, remove, and cool them. After 10 minutes of cooling, carefully remove the cakes and let them cool completely before frosting.
7. Whisk the cocoa powder in a large bowl for the chocolate buttercream frosting to remove any clumps.
8. Add softened vegan butter and blend with a hand mixer until thoroughly creamed and combined.
9. Mix half quantities of the powdered sugar and almond milk until combined. Then, add the remaining sugar and vanilla extract. Start on low, turn to high, and mix until fluffy and combined.
10. If the frosting seems dry, add more milk, a tablespoon or two at a time. Conversely, if it’s too wet, incorporate more powdered sugar until it reaches the preferred thickness.
11. Spread the frosting all around the cake using an icing spatula or a butter knife.

Preparation time:

20min
Cooking time: 35min
Servings: 16

Infographic: Visually Appealing And Tasty Birthday Cake Ideas For Children

Birthdays seem incomplete without cutting a cake, especially for children. Explore our infographic for some unique and creative cake designs you can refer to for your child’s birthday cake. However, when preparing or ordering their birthday cake, you can also ask your child for their favorite flavor, design, or preference.

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Illustration: Creative And Delicious Birthday Cake Ideas For Kids

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