If your little one’s birthday is just around the corner, it’s time to wrap up your sleeves and organize a memorable party for the kids. Prize walks, balloon bursts and musical chairs are just a couple of the enjoyable activities that will provide a lot of fun and keep kids engaged.
However, as much as you can make your little one’s birthday party a blast, the cake will always be the part every kid is looking forward to. So, if you were about to choose a lovely birthday cake for your little bug’s upcoming birthday party, we put together a couple of tips you may find useful while exploring different shops.
Choose a Delicious Flavour
source: crateandbarrel.me
It’s needless to say that everyone enjoys a piece of delicious cake, and kids are no exception at all. And when it comes to your little one’s birthday cake, make sure you skip any “complicated” flavours and choose something that every kid would enjoy.
Luckily, bakeries nowadays offer a bunch of different flavours you can choose from. If you want to stick to the safest option, you can’t go wrong with the classic chocolate mud cake. Not only will you get a delicious fudge-alike cake with a tempting texture, but chocolate is also the flavour little ones can’t resist. The traditional red velvet cake can also be a great choice, as it offers a unique mixture of flavours while there's still a hint of chocolate.
On the other hand, if you want to skip the “boring” flavours and choose something extraordinary, feel free to go for the old-fashioned marble cake. Not only does it look fancy, but the swirl of hearty vanilla and fudgy chocolate will win all the kids and grown ups’ hearts.
Fruity flavours are also a very popular option, and there’re a bunch of different varieties you can choose from. For instance, you can go for the classic strawberry or raspberry cake as a safe choice that will satisfy each of the kids' taste buds. On the other hand, fruity mud cakes are an excellent option to enjoy some fudgy cake texture while not experimenting with flavours.
Get the Right Size
source: jessicaburns.com
Even if you choose a flavoursome cake with a lovely frosting, it would be in vain if there isn’t enough of it. Cakes come in a variety of sizes- from the standard ones featuring 20 pieces to the large cakes for up to 50 people. Therefore, it’s best to make a guest list and see how many people are you feeding before you make the order. Leaving a couple of extra pieces is also recommended, as you probably don’t want to see a disappointed facial expression if any of the little ones requests a second piece.
On the other hand, spending money on a bulky cake with a bunch of extra pieces isn’t a smart decision too, as it’ll end up sitting in your fridge for days once the birthday party ends. So, make sure you optimize and choose the perfect size, according to the number of guests.
Pick a Design that Matches the Party Theme
source: littlebcakes.com
The most creative part of the birthday cake choosing process is exactly the design. And when it comes to designs, you can have the most unique birthday cake as long as you become a little bit creative and experiment. However, ordering a cake that doesn’t match the overall party theme will ruin the entire birthday “aesthetic”, so make sure you choose a unique theme your child will adore and top it up with a lovely cake.
For instance, if your little one wants to have a wild or jungle-themed birthday party, don’t hesitate to choose from the gorgeous animal birthday cakes for kids. Luckily, bakeries nowadays offer a bunch of different creative designs so you won’t struggle to pick something that will cause a sparkle in your little one’s eyes.
But animal birthday cakes aren’t only limited to dinosaurs, giraffes and monkeys, as there’re many lovely designs featuring kittens, puppies, bees, unicorns and cute birds. The best thing is that you can always customize and choose an animal cake design in your little one’s favourite colour.
On the other hand, if you’re organizing a birthday party featuring your little one’s favourite superhero or cartoon character, make sure you top it up with a matching cake. Luckily, many bakeries are willing to craft a gorgeous birthday cake with Spiderman or Ninja Turtles’ characters on top for little boys as well as dolls, anime characters and different princesses for little girls.
Except for superheroes, princesses and animal cake designs, many bakeries Australia wide offer a bunch of other cute birthday cake themes such as the ones featuring different shapes and frostings- up to your preferences.
Consider Your Little One’s Preferences
source: cakengifts.in
At the end of the day, your little one is the main character of the birthday party, so make sure you ask and carefully listen to what they prefer. If your little bug prefers a chocolate cake with Hulk’s hand "busting" from the inside, make sure they have a lovely chocolate cake featuring Hulk’s hand on top. If your princess wants a pink two-floor cake with rainbows and unicorns, don’t hesitate to order a two-floor cake with rainbows and unicorns.
All that matters is your little one’s happiness, especially on their special day. So, it’s best to bring them along to your favourite bakery or hit the online market to explore birthday cakes together and let them select everything- from the flavour and the frosting to the design and theme of the cake.
Once you choose the perfect birthday cake for your little one, you’ll see how their birthday celebration becomes a very enjoyable event remembered for the most gorgeous cake.
