21 Fun & Fabulous Birthday Cake Ideas For Your Bestie (easy but impressive!)
From blue, purple and rainbow cakes, to strawberry, vintage, confetti and candy cakes, there are TONS of truly unique birthday cake recipes to check out.
My bestie loves the beach AND she loves BLUE – so yep, I found the perfect cake to make her too!
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I don’t know about you, but my bestie is a TOTAL baddie so I make a big deal out of her birthday. Every year, I actually BAKE her a cake (yes, as in really BAKE a cake!).
As I was searching for unique creative ideas for her birthday cake this year, I found some fabulous new ideas so I thought I’d share them with you.
I get it – when it comes to your best friend’s birthday, you want everything to be perfect (and by perfect, I mean Insta-worthy without turning your kitchen into a full-blown disaster zone).
Whether you’re after birthday cake designs that are trendy, cute, or classy, I’ve got you covered with these easy homemade birthday cake ideas.
Simple to make, but trust me, they’re going to look like you spent hours channeling your inner pastry chef.
Most likely, you know your best friend pretty darn well (of course!) so you know her favorite flavors and candies. If she’s a chocolate, or Reese’s or Oreo or Strawberry or even a Snickerdoodle fan, these cakes below will be VERY appreciated (and remembered!)
Now, let’s talk about vintage birthday cakes for a sec. I don’t know about you, but I’m absolutely obsessed with those retro, frilly designs that are taking over social media.
There’s just something so elegant and timeless about a birthday cake for women that’s both elegant and simple.
(Bonus points if you throw in some pearls or pastel frosting – chef’s kiss!)
And don’t worry if you’re not a baking pro – these easy but impressive birthday cakes don’t require a fancy degree in cake decorating.
From creative birthday cakes that are totally unique to minimalistic styles that look effortlessly chic, this list has something for every type of bestie.
In fact, these cake ideas are so good, you’ll be making them on repeat for every birthday in your crew!
So, grab your apron, preheat the oven, and let’s make some magic.
Check out the list of recipes below and get ready to wow your bestie with a cake she’ll never forget!
Birthday Cakes
Check out these fun and creative birthday cakes to make your bestie celebrate her big day with a simple yet aesthetic homemade cake that's easy to make but impressive to see!
This Snickerdoodle Bundt Cake is made with a cake mix, so it is so simple. What sets this Bundt cake apart however, is the cinnamon sugar swirl that is baked inside. With every single bite you get pockets of buttery cinnamon goodness.
Funfetti birthday poke cake is a light vanilla cake dotted with colorful candy sprinkles and creamy vanilla pudding. Finished with a light and fluffy whipped topping, this simple cake is quick, easy to prepare, and perfect for serving a crowd.
This Peanut Butter Chocolate Layer Cake recipe is made with layers of moist chocolate cake, peanut butter frosting and chopped Reese’s peanut butter cups! It’s rich, delicious and so fun!
If you're looking for a showstopping dessert for a special occasion, look no further than this incredible Tuxedo Cake. Layers of rich chocolate cake, creamy chocolate mousse, white chocolate mousse, more chocolate cake, and then delicious chocolate ganache to top it all off - this cake is a chocolate lover's dream.
This elegant and simple Strawberry Lemon Cake is so fresh and delicious! It has delicious layers of moist and fresh lemon cake layered together with smooth strawberry buttercream.
With a super moist crumb and fudgy, yet light texture, this chocolate cake recipe will soon be your favorite too. Top with chocolate buttercream and chocolate chips for 3x the chocolate flavor. You can also prepare this chocolate layer cake as a sheet cake, too.
This strawberry layer cake is truly every strawberry lover’s dream. From strawberry-packed cake layers to strawberry cream cheese frosting, this three-layer cake is absolutely brimming with mouthwatering strawberry flavor from real fruit.
This unique no bake strawberry cloud cake is very light, fluffy, and melts in your mouth. The cake does not require any baking. It is just 3 ingredients and doesn’t need any flour, eggs, added sugar, butter or oil.
This easy and Chewy Cookie Cake Recipe is the perfect way to celebrate birthdays or other special occasions! It tastes so much better than store-bought and only costs about $8 to make! Leave unfrosted or top with my favorite vanilla buttercream and sprinkles for a simple homemade cake!
This Black Forest Cake Recipe is a creamy, chocolate-cherry dream! Made from scratch with my homemade chocolate cake, homemade cherry filling, and vanilla whipped cream. It is heaven on a plate.
This berry chantilly cake recipe is made with moist vanilla cake, fresh fruit, and layered with a luscious chantilly cream frosting made of lightly sweetened whipped cream and mascarpone filling.
A nod to a classic childhood favorite, this chocolate cake roll combines light chocolate sponge cake with sweet vanilla whipped cream and dark chocolate ganache.
This cookies and cream cake combines a moist from-scratch white cake with added chopped Oreos then it’s covered with creamy Oreo buttercream frosting. This is a cake that both kids and adults will love and it makes a perfect birthday cake.
An ultra-moist and completely delicious vanilla cake filled with tons of sprinkles and creamy vanilla buttercream. The whole cake is enrobed in a silky Italian meringue buttercream and topped with a light pink ganache. This might be the perfect birthday cake, and yes this batter makes amazing funfetti cupcakes too!
Best Birthday Cake features a moist and fluffy cake, paired with rich and creamy milk chocolate buttercream. Perfect for celebrating!
If her favorite color is purple, THIS is THE cake to make for her birthday!
Easy to make and SO fun to decorate!
Layers of soft, zesty lemon cake paired beautifully with lavender infused buttercream. Perfectly refreshing, deliciously earthy, and delightfully aeromatic.
This birthday cake cheesecake is a delicious hybrid of funfetti cake and creamy, tangy cheesecake! Perfect for celebrations!
Use this step by step tutorial to make an easy beach cake that's perfect for Summer. It's decorated with homemade chocolate seashells and brown sugar sand.
The sweetest mini celebration cake! Five layers of colorful, moist cake with vanilla frosting and a confetti of rainbow sprinkles. Simple and suitable for small crowds, this little layer cake is delicious and fun for all ages!
