We’re coming to the rescue of busy parents who are wondering when they’re going to find time to bake a birthday cake for their child’s special day. This Women’s Weekly Cheat’s Cakes recipe collection is all about not baking the best cake for your child. Using all the fantastic decorations, frostings and lollies in the supermarket baking aisle, as well as pre-made cakes from the supermarket bakery section, we show you how to turn basic store-bought ingredients into creative works of art.
Let these cakes take the worry out of the most important item a birthday party … the cake!
Snowman cake
So, you want to build a snowman? This snowman cake is quite simple and perfect for a Winter wonderland themed kids party!
Sand bucket at the beach cake
This summer themed cake is perfect for poolside birthday parties.
Frankfurt the sausage dog cake
Calling all little dog lovers! Frankfurt, the sausage dog is a delicious and easy chocolate covered sponge roll. Don’t forget to add his bowl of M&M’s dog food!
Big yellow bus birthday cake
Wheels on the bus go round and round! This yellow bus birthday cake is perfect for little toy car enthusiasts. Honk honk!
Magic forest house cake
This Hansel and Gretel inspired, magic forest house cake is a fun one to get the kids involved. They can get creative and decorate the house with all the lollies.
Rabbit in a hat cake
What’s inside the magicians hat? Abracadabra the rabbit! This cake is perfect for little magicians and magic themed birthday parties.
Fire-breathing dragon cake
Sparky the fire-breathing dragon, lives in the sky! Sparky the dragon is a really fun cake and sure to be a hit with all the boys and girls.
Ice skating rink cake
This Winter wonderland birthday cake has a frozen jelly lake and covered in coconut snow!
Happy birthday chalkboard cake
Ready for first day of school? This birthday cake is perfect for a child’s 5th birthday party.
Sammy the shark cake
Sammy the shark lives under the sea with big sharp lolly teeth, blowing, marshmallow bubbles. Perfect cake for an underwater themed birthday party.
Doggie cupcakes
Who’s a cute doggie, then? No one will be able to resist these cute doggie cupcakes, when they also taste delicious too!
Fire hydrant cake
Emergency response fire squad birthday cake, for our firefighting heroes!
Surf’s up cake
Surf’s up little dude! This summer birthday cake is perfect for beach bums and surfer dudes.
Olympic champions birthday cake
For the aspiring Olympic champion who dreams of winning a gold medal. Or for those hosting an Olympics viewing party for the Paris 2024 Games.
Pink flamingo cake
Strawberry pink flamingo cake! This cake is perfect for a girls pink themed birthday party, plus the strawberry’s add a fresh fruit appeal.
Science experiment cake
Crazy scientist experiment birthday cake for your little scientists! Fill the cone flasks with lollies so the children get a surprise when they lift the cone flasks!
First aid cake
When I grow up I want to be a doctor! This cake is fun and interactive with the blue M&M pills and stethoscope made out of licorice. Great fun for little doctors and nurses!
Moon landing ice-cream cake
When I grow up I want to be a astronaut! This moon ice-cream cake is a out-of-this-world alternative to sponge birthday cake.
Waffle castle cake
Brave knights defend the realm! This waffle cone castle cake is perfect for any birthday knights, and kingdom themed birthday parties.
Hobbit’s house cake
Lord of the Rings-inspired hobbit house birthday cake! Make this birthday cake for any Lord of the Rings enthusiasts, and Hobbit fans of Sam, Frodo, Pippin and Merry.
Lamington checkers cake
Play edible checkers with this game cake! Use pink lamingtons for a pink themed checkerboard cake, if you prefer.
Lollipop balloon cake
Hold on tight, we’re taking flight! This cake decoration is perfect for a Alice in Wonderland themed birthday party, or a infant’s nursery rhyme birthday party.
Peacock lolly cake
Peacock pomp and pageantry. Fan that tail! Make as many lolly skewers as there are children at the party so they can each have their own part of the peacock tail.
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