Children's Birthday Cake Ideas
One of the most important parts of a child's birthday is the cake. There are numerous ideas for children's cakes: television characters, teddy bears, Barbie and sports cakes are just a few. Different kinds of cakes are more popular with certain age groups. There aren't many teenagers who want princess or pirate cakes and not many 5-year-olds would choose a shoe cake.
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Ages 1 to 5
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One of the most important cakes in a child's (and parent's) life is his 1st birthday cake. Parents pick a theme for the party and then find an appropriate cake. Butterfly, castle, circus and ballerina cakes are good cakes for 1st birthdays. Usually there's a smaller cake made for the baby using the same theme. The older child has more involvement in picking the next cakes. Knowing your child's favorite cartoons or toys will help give you ideas for his cake. Fairies and princesses are always a hit with little girls. Trucks or dinosaurs are great for boys.
Ages 6 to 10
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Birthday cakes for 6- to 10-year-olds can get a little more complicated. By this age, kids usually know what they want. Cake ideas for this age group include super hero, pirate, Lego, doll and unicorn cakes. Disney characters and animal-themed cakes are still acceptable.
Ages 11 to 15
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Tweens and teens enjoy movie-themed cakes. Find out what the hottest teen movie is and create a cake to match. Popular teen books also make great cake ideas. Musical instruments like guitars or drums are fun cakes for the musician. Ipods or cell phone cakes can satisfy a picky tween.
Ages 16 to 18
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The 16 to 18 age group has more sophisticated tastes. Designer cakes that are striped or polka dotted are a hit with the girls, or anything geared to the latest fashion trend. Sport-themed cakes that have team logos and colors make great cakes for the guys.
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