Birthdays

Tinted coconut is very easy to make and is perfect for decorating edibles. Make grass for cake landscapes or purple frills for a coconut princess. The possibilities are endless for cake...

For your child's birthday, you want to make her dreams come true, and you'll go to any extreme to make the children's novelty cake she requests. Whether she loves Dora the Explorer or SpongeBob...

If your little girl wants an Easy Bake Oven for her birthday this year, why not go one step further and throw her a cake decorating birthday party? Here’s a great plan your daughter and her...

If your child is a fan of Lightning McQueen from the Disney/Pixar movie "Cars," you can feed that enthusiasm by creating a special birthday cake. Use a novelty car-shaped cake pan if you...

A banana cake is a fun twist to the traditional birthday-party dessert, which is often served in vanilla or chocolate. Bananas add a fun flavor and a bit of variety to a birthday cake while being...

You will learn how to make a delicious ice cream cake in no time.

Red Velvet cakes are a great addition for any party or private feast. They are delicious and don't require much effort to prepare. Delicious, appetite raising and scrumptious are what make this...

Plan an "over the hill" birthday party for a friend or relative who has reached that mark, whether it's 30, 40, 50, 60 or even older. While the "over the hill" theme is usually for 50-year-olds,...

Tie in the cow theme of your child's birthday party through the use of invitations, decorations, favors and, especially, the cake. Present a cow-shaped cake and watch your little birthday boy or...

Make a SpongeBob SquarePants birthday cake for someone who loves SpongeBob. Use the Nickelodeon character as the theme for the entire party, from the invitations to the decorations, favors, games...

Celebrating birthdays usually calls for a party, ice cream, cake and candles. Purchasing new candles every year can add up, particularly if you make a cake for everyone's birthday. To eliminate...

Dora the Explorer is a so popular with young children it's no surprise that Dora-themed party merchandise is available in abundance. This makes decorating for a Dora birthday party a simple task....

This basic cake recipe is perfect for making birthday cakes. You can dress it up for any occasion with glazes, frosting, fruit, whipped toppings or icing. Even goes well with ice-cream. This made...

Want a quick and easy gift the will cheer someone up? A cake made out of candy bars (no actual cake required) may be your answer. This is fun and easy to make. It would also be good as a...

Many little girls around the world are big fans of Barbie dolls. One of the biggest treats that you can give them for their birthday party is a Barbie doll cake. This cake uses an actual Barbie...

So you have baked the birthday girl's favorite cake and you know she loves frosting--lots and lots of frosting. Though your cake came out of the pan perfectly and looks moist and smells delicious,...

Winnie the Pooh is a popular character among toddlers and preschoolers. This lovable golden bear makes children giggle with the silly adventures that he gets into, such as sticking his head in a...

A Barbie doll cake is a creative accent to a party and will bring joy to all young guests when they see the finished product. Once the cake is eaten, the birthday girl gets to keep the Barbie as a...

Kids go absolutely crazy over cupcakes because the frosting-to-cake ratio tends to be higher on cupcakes than a traditional cake. Parents like cupcakes, too, because they preempt arguments over...

Treat your little prince or princess to a frog birthday cake to celebrate his or her big day. Though this frog won't turn into royalty when kissed, it will taste delicious. It also creates a...

If you have basic cake baking and decorating skills, you can make a darling princess cake like this one.

You don't have to resign yourself to impersonal, store-bought birthday cakes, even if you're not naturally artistic. If your child requests a SpongeBob SquarePants cake, you're in luck. SpongeBob...

Stroll the toy aisle of your favorite store and count the numbers of horses and ponies for sale. From plush to riding, there's something for every boy and girl enamored of these majestic animals....

A little girl who is wild about Barbies may love a Barbie cake for her birthday or another special occasion. Rather than spending a lot of money to arrange for a bakery to make a specialty cake,...

Winter is on it's way here in the northeast! What better way to enjoy the season than with a snow tubing party? Your guests will have a blast racing down the mountain and will love warming up by...

Frosting can turn an ordinary cake into a masterpiece, adding personality and elegance to your celebration. To frost a professional-looking cake, the key is to choose your frosting wisely and to...

Popular in Latin cultures, a quinceanera celebrates a girl's 15th birthday. A quinceanera honoree wears a fancy dress, has a court of friends and family and helps the attendees eat all of the...

Make a homemade birthday cake to delight friends and family members. A cake can be designed to look like a racing car, a taxi cab or a police car and will make the occasion all the more special.

A first birthday party should be all about simplicity and fun. You'll probably have both children and adults at the celebration, so create an easy, crowd-pleasing menu with plenty of low-mess,...

Piglet and Pooh make a lot of appearances at children's birthday parties, especially for the under five crowd. One of the easiest ways to incorporate a character theme into a party is to use...

The first birthday can be an important milestone, but planning a party can be overwhelming if you've never done it before. With some careful preparation your child's first birthday can be a day...

Birthdays can get a little pricey but if your on a tight budget it can be hard to have one. With these little tips have a great party and save money. Save money on the party so you have more presents.

Birthday cakes are the symbol that kids (and adults alike) look forward to each year to signify the passing of another year. Most kids are just as excited to see their birthday cake as they are to...

It's always fun to dress up like it's the 1970s; the colors were bright, and the designs were happy. So of course, a '70s themed birthday party will always go over well! But what kind of cake do...

All the commercialism associated with Christmas makes it difficult to remember the true meaning of this Christian holiday. One way to put Christ back into Christmas is by having a birthday cake...

A 50th birthday is a momentous occasion; celebrate with cake. The birthday cake tradition began in ancient Greece and continued in Germany in the Middle Ages. Create a cake that honors the...

If you have a food lover in your family, make his birthday cake extra special by decorating it like his favorite foods. Re-creating foods in cake form can range from simple to complicated, but...

LEGO plastic building bricks have remained a favorite among the young and young at heart for decades. If you have a devout LEGO enthusiast in your life, what better way to commemorate that...

A Hot Wheels birthday cake is perfect for the little boy or girl in your life who loves Hot Wheels or just cars in general. Most Hot Wheels cars can be picked up at toy stores for a dollar or two,...

No birthday is complete without cake, presents, friends and family--and snapshots to remember the day by. But what should you do with all of those birthday pictures? Make them into a scrapbook, so...

A 95th birthday is truly a birthday to be celebrated. Whether you decide to have a small or large gathering, focusing on the unique details of the birthday man or woman will make this party...

A kid's birthday party should be lots of fun. Kids get to hang out with their friends, eat junk food and open lots of presents. Make the day even more terrific with an amusing, unusual or really...

A horse birthday cake is a thoughtful touch for anyone from the young My Little Pony fan to the more mature horse racing enthusiast and can be accomplished at a variety of skill levels and price...

Choosing a theme for your party is one of the first steps to party planning. Think about decorating for your next party using dragonflies. There are many ideas to choose from when setting up for a...

Dinosaurs are always popular, and when dinosaur-mania occurs at birthday time, nothing but a dinosaur cake will do. You can buy a dinosaur cake pan, for $12 or more dollars, but you may never use...

Because the guest of honor is unlikely to remember this milestone birthday, throwing a first birthday party is more for parents to celebrate their child. Creating a special party can be done...

Create special, one-of-a-kind birthday cakes when a limited budget prevents the usual gift giving. Birthday cakes don't require much financial investment, just time and a little thought. Inspired...

For boys and girls who love airplanes, and parents who want to stay away from expensive character-based party themes, an airplane-themed party can meet everyone's wants and needs. An airplane...

Birthday parties can get costly, and many families choose to cut corners wherever possible while still enjoying all of the typical birthday traditions. Save money by baking your own birthday cake....

It's that time of year again to celebrate our child's birthday. We want them to feel special, but money is tight. Here's how to make it a good time without sacrificing our whole paycheck.