10 first birthday cakes for boys and girls that make for a picture-perfect birthday party!

Your child’s first birthday party is just as important as their first steps or their first words. Ordering a basic Mickey Mouse or Barbie themed cake is the last thing you should be doing for a special day like this. Here are ten first birthday cakes for boys and girls that will ensure their birthday is anything but ordinary!

Deep under the ocean!

Mermaid themed birthday cake
Be a mermaid and make waves!

Who doesn’t love mermaids and the ocean? This colourful mermaid cake is perfect for your little one’s first birthday party. From the seashells to the scales on the mermaid’s tail, everything is perfectly detailed. You can even take it up a notch by dressing your daughter/son as a little fish, mermaid, or even Aquaman!

Lego!

Yellow lego themed-cake with a smiley face
Lego of my cake!

Legos help your child exhibit their creativity. Sure, they also drive you up the wall every time you step on a piece, but that’s just a small price to pay, ain’t it? This yellow cake is simple, yet, eye-catching. This cake is almost too cute to cut but we are sure the taste is going to be worth it!

Fun idea– Instead of going for the yellow colour, you can get the cake customised in your child’s favourite colour. After all, legos come in all colours.

Rawrrrr!

Tiered Dinosaurs themed-cake
Rawwwrr! Happy Birthday!

My son took to dinosaurs when he was around 7 months old. As long as he has his dino shows and toys, he doesn’t need anything else, not even his mother! Deciding on the theme for the cake on his first birthday was a piece of cake (too much?). We got him a T-rex cake and though he couldn’t really talk other than the occasional ‘dawda’, his gleeful clapping and enormous smile was proof enough that he enjoyed the cake.

Somewhere inside the rainbow!

Rainbow themed-cake on a cake stand with candy and confetti below the stand
Party on the inside!

At an age when they are just learning to explore things, infants love colours. You can give an infant a single colourful sock and he/she will be fascinated for hours! This rainbow cake with colourful confetti is not only pretty but also tailor-made for infants. Couple this with a rainbow-themed party and you have the best first birthday party!

Doughnuts for the win!

Two doughnut themed-cakes on cake stands
How many doughnuts are too many doughnuts?

Sure, your son or daughter might not have discovered their love for doughnuts yet but they soon will! Why not do a bit of foreshadowing with this cute little doughnut cake? You can take it up a notch by getting flavoured fondant on the mini doughnuts. Or how about a cake in the shape of a doughnut? Or real doughnuts on a cake? The possibilities are endless!

PS: This is one of the few first birthday cakes that are perfect for both boys and girls!

Rainbows and sparkles!

Unicorn themed-cake
Shooting rainbows!

One of the most popular birthday themes out is centred around unicorns. So it must come as no surprise that unicorn cakes are one of the most popular themed-cakes! There is something about this mythical creature that adds magic to everything. This unicorn cake will be the star of the show, next to the birthday boy/girl of course!

La Vie En Rose!

 Rose themed-cake on a cake stand
So rose-y!

If you are looking for a cake that tops all cakes in the aesthetic department, you should definitely go for a floral cake like this one. Not only is it easy on the eyes but also photographs really well. We might have to warn you that your little one might try to grab the flowers and end up squishing the frosting!

I’m Batman!

A superhero-themed cake
We all love superheroes!

This is a no-brainer! One of the most popular themed-cakes for both kids and adults alike is a Superhero cake! Your child might not have a favourite superhero yet, but when he/she grows up and looks at the pictures of his superhero cake, he/she will beam with joy!

Pretty like a princess!

A princess-themed cake
Fit for a princess!

What better than a princess cake for your little princess? Pretty cakes with detailing in princess elements (crown, castles, and more) are what you should be looking for. Ditch the regular Barbie cake for a classy princess cake for your little girl’s first birthday!

Into the wild!

Forest-themed cake
Out in the woods!

This is a dream cake for a child that loves animals. A forest-themed cake is quite unconventional but just as pretty.  The chocolate flavour works best for this cake and with the addition of fondant animals in different flavours, you’ve got the perfect birthday cake. 

Fun tip- Have a forest-themed party where all the guests are dressed in animal onesies with venue decorations to resemble a lush green forest!

Which one of these first birthday cakes is your favorite? Let us know in the comments below!

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2 Responses

  1. Thank you for sharing such great information.
    It has helped me in finding out more detail about cakes!
    Now I know what to get for my son.

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