Deciding on a birthday cake idea for your child or someone else's, depends on a number of factors. First, is the child a girl or boy? Second, what is their age? Third, what are their hobbies and interests? Once you have answered these three questions, you can then begin to narrow down the choices a little. Add this to my Recipe Box.
Decide on the Type
Decide if you are going to make your own birthday cake or order one from a local bakery, supermarket or even online. Once you have decided on your method, will it be ice cream or cake or a combination of the two? What flavor -- chocolate, vanilla, pineapple upside down? Will it be a traditional layer cake or a sheet cake? Sheet cakes are perfect for larger groups of 10 or more.
Choose a Theme
A good place to get ideas is at your local supermarket's bakery. Most will have catalogs of ideas and you can start your search for ideas there. Choosing a theme is also very important. It will not only set the tone of the party, but you can now adapt the theme of the cake to the birthday party décor as well. You may also want to do the obvious and ask your child what he or she would like. You may be surprised at some of the ideas they come up with.
Classic Themes for Boys and Girls
If you want to go with something traditional, princesses and pirates are always classic themes. For girls, Cinderella and princess castle cakes are always a bit hit. For boys, pirate ship and treasure chest cakes will be cause for celebration.
Go Wild!
If the kid you are planning a cake for loves animals, you may consider a barnyard animal cake. How about a pink pony cake for girls or a blue cow cake for boys? Critters are also fun. Ladybugs, snakes, dinosaurs, crocodiles and butterflies are all cakes to consider.
Grown Up Jobs
Many kids like to pretend what they will be when they grow up. How about a cake that represents their interests? Fire trucks, racetracks, ice skaters, space rockets, ballerinas, hula dancers, fishermen and baseball players are all some fun ideas. Some cakes can get really intricate and even incorporate moving parts. For example, the ice skater cake can include a pond with a moving skater on it. This should only be attempted by the very serious cake maker and will require more than just a recipe.
Match Party Favors
Whatever your final choice, remember that a fun birthday cake can lead to an unforgettable birthday experience for your child. You can even hand out party favors with the cake. For instance, if you choose a racetrack theme, hand out toy cars from any dollar store. Or, if you decide on a princess cake, buy some paper crowns for the girls to wear and then take home.
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