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25 Best Birthday Cakes

Posted by Bronwyn Hope on March 9, 2016

A birthday party wouldn't be complete without the perfect cake. From chocolate to vanilla to adorable caterpillar creations, these cakes are sure to surprise (and impress) the guest of honour.

  • Coconut Cake
     
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    Coconut Cake

    <p> If you’re a fan of <em>The Barefoot Contessa</em>, you’ve seen Ina Garten serve up some pretty spectacular dishes. But this towering coconut-encrusted cake, well...it takes the cake!</p> <p>Get the recipe for <strong><a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/coconut-cake/16327/">Ina Garten's Coconut Cake</a></strong></p>
  • Strawberries and Cream Sponge Cake
     
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    Strawberries and Cream Sponge Cake

    <p>A light sponge cake layered with a rich whipped cream and jam-covered strawberries gives this dessert a stunning look.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/strawberries-and-cream-sponge-cake/12679/" target="_blank"><strong>Anna Olson's Strawberries and Cream Sponge Cake</strong></a></p>
  • Chocolate Celebration Cake
     
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    Chocolate Celebration Cake

    <p>Piled high with layers of sponge cake, chocolate rice crisps and nougat, this cake is certainly worthy of a celebration!</p> <p>Get the recipe fpr <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/chocolate-celebration-cake/14923/" target="_blank"><strong>Jamie Oliver's Chocolate Celebration Cake<strong></a></p>
  • Hummingbird Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
     
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    Hummingbird Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

    <p>This cake is packed with all the good stuff, from pecans to pineapple to bananas, and smothered in the even better stuff: cream cheese icing. </p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/hummingbird-cake-with-cream-cheese-frosting/18021/" target="_blank"><strong>Hummingbird Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting<strong></a></p>
  • Angel Food Cake with Hazelnut Frosting
     
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    Angel Food Cake with Hazelnut Frosting

    <p>Hazelnut and angel food cake find harmony with a light kick of mocha.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/angel-food-cake-with-chocolate-hazelnut-frosting/17602/" target="_blank"><strong>Angel Food Cake with Hazelnut Frosting<strong></a></p>
  • Caterpillar Cake
     
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    Caterpillar Cake

    <p>This cute caterpillar cake dressed in colourful cotton candy is just as much fun to look at as it is to eat. </p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/caterpillar-cake/8232/" target="_blank"><strong>Ricardo Larrivée's Caterpillar Cake<strong></a></p>
  • Classic Devil's Food Cake
     
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    Classic Devil's Food Cake

    <p>This delicious cake meets the criteria of a classic devil's food cake, with its dark, rich chocolatey flavour and delicate moist texture.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/classic-devils-food-cake/12415/" target="_blank"><strong>Anna Olson's Classic Devil's Food Cake</strong></a></p>
  • Caramel Apple Cheesecake
     
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    Caramel Apple Cheesecake

    <p>Make this beautiful masterpiece of a cake by Bobby Flay and watch it disappear off the table in an instant!</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/caramel-apple-cheesecake/17145/" target="_blank"><strong>Bobby Flay's Caramel Apple Cheesecake</strong></a></p>
  • Chocolate Berry Cake with Italian Buttercream
     
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    Chocolate Berry Cake with Italian Buttercream

    <p>This delicious chocolate cake doesn't skimp on the buttercream. Iced in an ombré petal style, it's also a treat for the eyes.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/chocolate-berry-cake-with-italian-buttercream-/16620/" target="_blank"><strong>Anna Olson's Chocolate Berry Cake with Italian Buttercream<strong></a></p>
  • Coconut Chai Cake
     
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    Coconut Chai Cake

    <p>Celebrate with this delightful chai coconut cake. Top with an aroable winter hare!</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/entertaining/blog/winter-wonderland-birthday-party/" target="_blank"><strong>Coconut Chai Cake<strong></a></p>
  • Red Velvet Cake
     
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    Red Velvet Cake

    <p>This decadent red-coloured chocolate cake from Anna Olson is coated in a silky cream cheese frosting that's also inserted in the middle for a tasty surprise.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/red-velvet-cake/12416/" target="_blank"><strong>Anna Olson's Red Velvet Cake</strong></a></p>
  • Ultimate Chocolate Cake
     
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    Ultimate Chocolate Cake

    <p>What makes this chocolate cake the ultimate? Layer after layer of moist chocolate cake with rich chocolate icing. Plus, a hint of espresso helps bring out the deep chocolate flavour. </p> <p>Get the recipe <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/ultimate-chocolate-cake/2635//" target="_blank"><strong>Anna Olson's Ultimate Chocolate Cake<strong></a></p>
  • Dump Truck Birthday Cake
     
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    Dump Truck Birthday Cake

    <p>This dump truck cake is great for any kid's (or kid at heart's) birthday! </p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/dump-truck-birthday-cake/8631/" target="_blank"><strong>Dump Truck Birthday Cake<strong></a></p>
  • Classic Vanilla Cake with Caramel Pastry Cream
     
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    Classic Vanilla Cake with Caramel Pastry Cream

    <p>You can never go wrong with vanilla. However, it is the caramel pastry cream that is really the icing on this cake (pun intended)! The plain base makes it perfect canvas for colourful fondant or fresh flowers.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/classic-vanilla-birthday-cake-with-caramel-pastry-cream/12496/" target="_blank"><strong>Anna Olson's Classic Vanilla Birthday Cake with Caramel Pastry Cream<strong></a></p>
  • Frozen Chocolate Peanut Butter Mousse Cake
     
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    Frozen Chocolate Peanut Butter Mousse Cake

    <p>Nothing beats chocolate and peanut butter, except for maybe this no-bake frozen chocolate peanut butter mousse cake. It's perfect for that special someone who eats peanut butter straight from the jar. </p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/frozen-chocolate-peanut-butter-mousse-cake/14632/" target="_blank"><strong>Frozen Chocolate Peanut Butter Mousse Cake<strong></a></p>
  • Mocha Chocolate Icebox Cake
     
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    Mocha Chocolate Icebox Cake

    <p>The Barefoot Contessa brings ease to decadent dishes like this fancy cake. The secret is good-quality ingredients (and a little love, too). </p> <p>Get this recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/mocha-chocolate-icebox-cake/15366/" target="_blank"><strong>Ina Garten's Mocha Chocolate Icebox Cake</strong></a></p>
  • Maple Crêpe Cake with Maple Glazed Pecans
     
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    Maple Crêpe Cake with Maple Glazed Pecans

    <p>This cake of layers of maple pastry cream and crêpes is a wonderful way to treat the birthday boy or girl at breakfast.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/maple-crepe-cake-with-maple-glazed-pecans/15439/" target="_blank"><strong>Maple Crêpe Cake with Maple Glazed Pecans<strong></a></p>
  • Raspberry Mascarpone Black Forest Cake
     
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    Raspberry Mascarpone Black Forest Cake

    <p>Decadent doesn't even begin to describe this ganache-covered chocolate cake stuffed with mascarpone filling and raspberry sauce, topped with fresh raspberries. </p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/raspberry-mascarpone-black-forest-cake/15205/" target="_blank"><strong>Raspberry Mascarpone Black Forest Cake<strong></a></p>
  • Spring Celebration Carrot Cake
     
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    Spring Celebration Carrot Cake

    <p>This moist layered cake is just what carrot cake lovers will adore. The combination of cinnamon, nutmeg and fresh ginger make this cake irresistible.</p> <p>Get the recipe <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/spring-celebration-carrot-cake/18016/" target="_blank"><strong>Spring Celebration Carrot Cake<strong></a></p>
  • Crunchy Chocolate Chestnut Cake
     
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    Crunchy Chocolate Chestnut Cake

    <p>Get ready to impress with this elegant cake made with crunchy wafer crust, chestnut-chocolate icing and topped with delicate chocolate curls.</p> <p>Get the recipe for<strong><a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/crunchy-chocolatechestnut-cake/8801/" target="_blank"> Ricardo Larrivée's Crunchy Chocolate Chestnut Cake</a></strong></p>
  • Vanilla Birthday Cake with Chocolate Frosting
     
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    Vanilla Birthday Cake with Chocolate Frosting

    <p>Classics are classics for a reason. This simple vanilla cake with chocolate frosting is perfect for someone who likes something a little more traditional.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/vanilla-birthday-cake-with-chocolate-frosting/15707/" target="_blank"><strong>Nancy Fuller's Vanilla Birthday Cake with Chocolate Frosting<strong></a></p>
  • Ombré Rose Cake
     
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    Ombré Rose Cake

    <p>Sure, you can bring them flowers, or you can treat them to a gorgeous cake covered in icing roses.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/baking/blog/how-to-make-a-pink-ombre-rose-cake-35755/" target="_blank"><strong>Ombré Rose Cake<strong></a></p>
  • Rich Chocolate Mousse Cake
     
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    Rich Chocolate Mousse Cake

    <p>A decadent patisserie-style glazed mousse torte to enjoy on a special occasion.</p> <p>Get the recipe <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/rich-chocolate-mousse-cake/12417/"><strong>Anna Olson's Rich Chocolate Mousse Cake</strong></a></p>
  • Flourless Chocolate Cake
     
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    Flourless Chocolate Cake

    <p>This show-stopping cake is favoured with a touch of coffee and topped with a healthy smear of crème fraîche and a mountain of red berries.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/flourless-chocolate-cake/11552/" target="_blank"><strong>Sophie Dahl’s Flourless Chocolate Cake</strong></a></p>
  • Anna Olson's Boston Cream Pie
     
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    Anna Olson's Boston Cream Pie

    <p>This pie (which is actually a cake) is inspired by the widely popular doughnut we all know and love.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/anna-olsons-boston-cream-pie/12763/" target="_blank"><strong>Anna Olson's Boston Cream Pie</strong></a></p>
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