Birthdays

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...

Food and candy party favors are typically big hits. If you are throwing a cupcake theme party, then you can make a cupcake party favor to give away to your guests. Cupcake-shaped and decorated...

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...

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...

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...

Birthday cakes are one of the most important elements in any birthday celebration. Cakes and birthdays go hand in hand, so it's important to make a cake that reflects the theme of the party or...

Themed parties for kids' birthdays are usually fun to plan and throw, although they can also be exhausting. When your little one requests a robot birthday party, there are many things you can do....

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 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...

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...

Though there is some debate about where the tradition of birthday cakes originated, not many would disagree that it is one of the most tasty party traditions around. Ancient Greece and Germany...

Decorating birthday cakes at home can be fun. While cake decorating ideas for little ones may be easy to think of, creating a theme for teen boys can be a bit tricky. Teen boys want something cool...

One's Sweet Sixteen cake is supposed to be the "sweetest" yet. This birthday celebration is special and the cake should showcase the event. After all, the cake is the centerpiece of a birthday...

Sweet 16 is a milestone birthday one never forgets. From the theme and guest list to the decorations and food, a 16-year-old's birthday is one of their first opportunities to define who they are,...

Birthdays are an exciting time for children, even if it's someone else's birthday they're celebrating. Letting your child get involved in decorating the birthday cake gives him an added sense of...

It's been said that the way to a man's heart is through his stomach, so most likely anything you bake for a man will be appreciated. For birthdays, however, you may want to personalize a cake to...

This cake is perfect for anyone out there who has a child that loves Little House on the Prairie or similar shows, books and the like.

Have you ever flipped through your supermarket bakery's cake catalog only to discover that the birthday cake your child desires is sold out, costs way too much or simply doesn't exist? You don't...

Turning 22 is a sign you're marching into full adulthood. Celebrate these transitions, and you'll add to your list of fond memories of your younger years. Your whole life is ahead of you. It...

Curious George is one of the most popular children's characters and has been featured in numerous books, cartoon television series and movies. This mischievous monkey made his debut in 1941 and...

If your little girl is a big fan of the Powerpuff Girls, she may want a Powerpuff themed birthday party where a Powerpuff Girls birthday cake would be in order. Whether you choose to do all three...

Are you planning a birthday party and looking for some seriously fun cake ideas? You can bake an amazing cake and decorate it in an unconventional way to surprise friends and family with a treat...

If you're planning a tropical, Hawaiian luau-style birthday party, you have several cake decorating options to choose from. Modern cake decorating tools-of-the-trade allow for a lot of...

If your child loves dinosaurs, a dinosaur-themed birthday party can be exciting to create. In addition to dinosaurs, items shaped like bones, eggs or dinosaur tracks go well with the theme. You...

If you're planning a My Little Pony party, then you're in luck: the My Little Pony theme lends itself easily to many cake decorating techniques. Whether you're a skilled cake decorator, or just...

If you're planning a three little pigs birthday party, you have plenty of options for cake decorating. There are complicated cakes you can make as well as simple cakes--you're only limited by...

The Wizard of Oz is not only a classic story loved by millions, it's also a Technicolor fantasy that lends itself well to the art of cake decorating. The world of Oz, with its Emerald City and...

Everybody loves a carnival. One of the most popular snacks found at a carnival is popcorn. The following recipe is for carnival themed popcorn looking cupcakes. They are very cute and are sure...

The award-winning "Barney and Friends" television program on PBS has charmed and entertained millions of children and their parents since it was first aired in the 1990s. Barney-themed birthday...

If you have a toddler, then chances are you know who Elmo is. Elmo is every small child's red fuzzy friend. And Elmo is no stranger to birthday parties. There are many Elmo-related party...

Ben 10 is an animated children's show on the Cartoon Network. Most children will be excited to attend a Ben 10 birthday party, and will particularly look forward to the birthday cake. Though...

When a grandma and granddaughter share a birthday cake, it's important to incorporate both of their ages, interests, and favorite colors into the cake design. You can use frosting color, flowers,...

Cupcakes are great for birthday parties, picnics, school parties or any other party you can think of. Especially when there will be kids around, cupcakes offer the convenience of effortless...

Dinosaurs have always fascinated kids, from the time you were little to now, as you have a little one that loves them too. Celebrating his birthday by using a dinosaur theme is only fitting;...

Don't let a birthday flutter by without trying out a butterfly birthday cake idea. Big girls and little girls alike will enjoy a butterfly birthday cake for their special day. Making a butterfly...

Who said birthday cakes are reserved just for kids? It's easy to create an adult-themed cake that pokes fun at someone's profession, their shoe-shopping addiction or even their fear of aging.

Turning 30 isn't usually a person's idea of a good time. You feel your youth slipping away, and the comforting joys of adulthood feel further away than they are. One great way to usher in a...

"Hannah Montana" is a television show that is popular with preteen girls and is viewed on the Disney Channel. The program lends a colorful musical theme to a young girl's party. Complete your...

Birthdays can be celebrated in different ways. Many people celebrate their birthday by buying or making a cake. There are many different types of birthday cakes to chose from.

Little girls far and wide dream of pink lace and jewel-laden crowns, and when their birthdays come around they beg and plead for to be a princess for a day. They want the pink dress, with lace...

If you're planning a Scooby Doo birthday party, then you're in luck. Scooby and his pals have some wild adventures in the Mystery Mobile that make for great cake decorating ideas. Try your hand...

What kid doesn't love dinosaurs? As babies, they grow up with Barney; then between bouts of "Thomas the Tank Engine," they get hooked on "The Land Before Time" and, later, the "Jurassic Park"...

Birthday cake decorating games are increasingly popular. You can find cake decorating games online and in stores' toy sections. You can also play cake decorating games at your birthday party. You...