Birthday Cake Ideas for Boys (1-year-old and up!)
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Are you looking for a birthday cake for boys that will be the crowning jewel of your party? Find the answer in these easy cake decorating ideas for a boy birthday. Your kids will want to bury their faces in a cake design that ties the whole party together!
Does it seem like you were making waves just yesterday with your big pregnancy reveal? Here you are now with a one-year-old!
Cool Birthday Cakes for Boys
Mama, you bring out anything with lit candles, and your kids will ooh and ahh at it. But when you take the time to decorate the cake in a way that matches the decor, it becomes truly special.
Serve the party snacks or set up a family-friendly taco bar first, then bring out the cake. These cake ideas are so cool; it doesn’t matter if your son is 1, 5, or 12 years old, he’ll agree! Just tweak the designs a little and these delicious cakes would be good enough for any occasion, even an 18th birthday party!
Decorating the cake is a fun pre-party activity that your boy will want to partake in also. Unfortunately, mine are all too helpful when there are sweet bowls and spoons to lick. They try to take over the kitchen!
These cake ideas are imaginative, edible art projects, but thankfully, not too complicated. Of course, there are a lot of tasks to manage when planning a birthday party, but decorating the cake is so gratifying you won’t want to miss it.
How to Make a Birthday Cake from Scratch
First, take a moment to applaud yourself for making a birthday cake from scratch. Hopefully, the effort won’t go unnoticed.
Next, choose a cake that inspires you. Your kid will love eating anything you make!
Some cakes are relatively straightforward, while others require some decorating experience. For example, a Giant Cookie only needs a handwritten Happy Birthday scrolled in frosting. In comparison, a Checkerboard Lightning McQueen Cake takes a few more steps due to its engineering and design.
Never fear! These blogs take you carefully through the process, and even the most extravagant cake is achievable for the average mama.
Whether you have chosen to construct a hollowed-out Pokeball Piñata cake, so toys roll out when you cut it open, or a simple, splattered Glow in the Dark cake, the cake will make your party.
Top it all off with your sweetie’s name and the number of years you are celebrating.
Easy Birthday Cakes for Boys
Are you planning a party for your boy? What a joyful experience to see the children run around with utter, and sometimes hysterical, delight. Why not take it over the top with a decorated cake that will blow their minds?
More Homemade Kids Birthday Party Ideas
- Boy Birthday Party Theme Ideas – at home ideas anyone can do.
- 1st Birthday Party Decorations – easy and sure to bring many smiles.
- DIY Balloon Arch – set the theme with a splash of color!
I don’t have any boys in our family but I would go for one of those cakes, lol. They are too cool. I like the lightning speed McQueen cake or the Pokémon Cake, well done!😋🥰👍👌😍❤
What fun ideas! I made the big cookie cake for my nephew’s birthday as he just loves cookies.
Glad you enjoyed the cookie cake, Amy!! Come back soon for more easy recipes 🙂
Lots of cute and yummy ideas here! I love that ding dong cake! Chocolate layer cakes will always get my attention.
Thanks Tammy – yep, the more chocolate the better 🙂
Love these cakes ideas! They are so cute! The kids will love a theme cake for their birthday 😉
I always love having a theme for planning parties!!
These are all such cute ideas! I love the caterpillar cake! I love being creative with cakes.
OMGosh how do I choose??? They are all so adorable and mouthwatering! That icebox cake though is definitely calling my name!
This is better than the Australian Women’s Weekly Kids Birthday Cakes, its like an updated version! Bookmarking this page!
Hi Patricia – thanks for the bookmark! Enjoy the cakes 🙂
Oh my goodness! So many good ideas. My boys will be obsessed with the Pokemon pinata cake idea! Thank you.
You’re wecome Christy! The pinata cake is such a fun idea for kids. Enjoy!!
My boys would have loved any one of these cakes…even my youngest so who wasn’t really a fan of birthday cake. This is a great birthday cake roundup with so many great (and achievable) ideas.
What a great collection of party cakes. I know my grandson will love the Glow In The Dark Cake, and my granddaughter will love the cookie cake. What fun these will be to make.
I love that glow in the dark one too!!!