Are you about to wish a family member or friend “Happy Birthday”? Then we know you’re going to want to make them a terrific cake! Fortunately, you’re a DIY-er, so you’ve got lots of choices to pick from!
We’ve found you 40 fun and festive birthday cakes – for adults, kids and teens. Why there is something here for everyone. Whether you are new to baking or would feel confident appearing on one of those baking shows on TV, there is a DIY birthday cake here you can make.
Always read the recipe to be sure you have all of the ingredients. You can make some customization to a cake – but baking is very specific. The ingredients create the cake. But when it comes to the decorating – why, you can do just about anything you think will make the birthday boy or girl grin from ear to ear!
Happy DIY-ing!
How to Make a Gilded Watercolor Cake
How elegant! Perfect for a birthday party.
From Brit.co
How to Make a Candy Cake
Does your kids have a sweet tooth? DIY this candy cake.
From Fun-Squared
A Sweet Ice Cream Social Birthday
Ice cream a favorite of your family? DIY this cake!
From FreshMommyBlog
Star Wars The Force Awakens BB8 Cookie
Here’s a fun Star Wars birthday cake – its actually a cookie! A sweet treat for everyone to enjoy.
From EclecticMomSense
Farm Birthday Party
Is your child having a farm birthday party? DIY this sweet cake and cupcakes for them!
From Pinterest, saved by Marie Cornett
Hydrangea Cakes
Perfect for a spring or summer birthday. Very sweet cake!
From SugarHero
Fourteen for the Fourteenth
Do you want to make a really big cake? Try this 14 layer one!
From Bakerella
Avacado Lime Tart
Want a truly unique birthday cake? Try this for someone who doesn’t just want chocolate, vanilla or strawberry!
From GoFeminin
How to Make this Cake Block Minecraft Birthday Cake
Do your kids play Minecraft? DIY this fun cake!
From EatingOnADime
Lego Cake
Does your kid love LEGOS? DIY this cake for them.
From InKatrinasKitchen
Jessica’s 3rd Birthday Cake
Look, its Princess Ariel to celebrate a little girl’s birthday. What a sweet DIY cake.
Farm Cake
Does your child’s birthday party have a farm theme? DIY this adorable cake!
From CakeCentral
Minecraft Cake
Wow! What a great way to say Happy Birthday!
From Pinterest, saved by Jennifer Roemhild
Chocolate Flower Cake
Friend or family member who loves flowers? DIY this cake!
From TheCakeBlog
Willy Wonka Birthday Cake
Got a sweet tooth? Here is the cake for you!
From LayersCakesAndConfections
Style Sweet Turns 2
Cakes with buttercream frosting are rich and sweet. DIY this for your next birthday.
From StyleSweetCA
DIY Unicorn Emoji Cake
Is your teen a unicorn fan? Here’s the perfect cake to DIY.
From PartyPieces
1001 idees pour la decoration du gateau princesse
Do you have a princess celebrating a birthday? DIY this cake!
From Pinterest, published by ArchZinePR
How to make a smash cake for a 1st birthday
Is your little one turning 1? DIY them this smash cake!
From OneLittleProject
PJ Masks Cake
Want to make a fun birthday cake for your kids? DIY this one!
From MyKidsLickTheBowl
DIY Star Wars Death Star Birthday Cake
Star Wars fan? This is the DIY cake for you!
From YouMeAndB
How to Make a Unicorn Cake
Does your child like unicorns? This is a great cake to DIY.
From Rosanna Panisino
Butterfly Cake
Want a cake for your little girl? Try this adorable one.
From WhatILiveFor
Zoo Animals and Book Themed Cake
Isn’t this sweet? Perfect for a little one’s party.
From CakeCentral
My dream birthday cake
Sweet tooth? DIY this birthday cake made from candy.
From Pinterest, saved by Ian Dudzinski
Princess Cake
Want a great cake for your lil’ princess? DIY this one!
From Pinterest, saved by Ashley Beckett
Minecraft Grass Block Birthday Cake for My Nephew
If your child likes to play Minecraft then they will love this cake! So much fun!
From CakeCentral
LEGO CAKE
LEGO fan? This cake has edible chocolate LEGOS all over it!
From Makeoodle
DIY Giant Cupcake Smash Cake
Isn’t this sweet? Its a giant cupcake – perfect for a smash cake!
From PhanessasCrafts
Unicorn Cupcake Cake
Love cupcakes & unicorns? We have the birthday cake for you!
From Pinterest, saved by Lisa White
How to Make a NO BAKE Candy Birthday Cake
Does your kid or teen like candy more than cake? Here’s the cake to DIY for them.
From GigglesGalore
R2D2 Chewbacca Birthday Cake
Are you a huge Star Wars fan, or do you know one? Then this is the cake for you!
From Instagram, posted by pixycakes
Money Birthday Cake
Is your teen saving up for a car or a cellphone. Make them smile with this DIY birthday cake.
From Pinterest, pinned by Linda Terry
Easy Unique 1st Birthday Smash Cake
1st birthday coming up? This one is perfect for new bakers.
From DirectorJewels
How to make a peacock cake
Wow! This is a cake you’ll get lots of compliments on baking.
From TipJunkie
DIY Abstract Watercolor Cake
How pretty! A great DIY birthday cake.
From SugarAndCloth
How to Make Sugar Dahlias
Want show-stopping flowers for your birthday cake? Try these!
From LulusSweetSecrets
Smash Cake Recipe and Tutorial
Is your little one turning 1? DIY this smash cake.
From CookingWithKarli
Smash Cake Portraits Pittsburgh
That 1st birthday is so special. That’s why you need a sweet cake like this one.
From StudiosBlog
Fruity Pebbles Treats Cake
Does your kid love Fruity Pebbles? Pick this cake!
From GloriousTreats