--- title: "8 Colorful Kids Birthday Cakes ..." description: "Balloon Cake; Butterfly Cake; Dragon Cake; Rainbow Doodle Cake; Snake Cake; More ..." url: "https://cooking.allwomenstalk.com/colorful-kids-birthday-cakes/" category: "cooking" last_updated: "2026-06-02" --- # 8 Colorful Kids Birthday Cakes ... **Kids birthday cakes** can seem much too complicated to make. Gone are the days when a simple sponge cake with candles was enough, so you have to buy a ready-made child´s birthday cake. But why not have a go at baking and decorating one? Here are some recipes for fabulous kids birthday cakes – let your creative side out! ## 1. Balloon Cake _ kidspot.com.au_ One of the easiest ways of making a great **child´s birthday cake** is to use ready-made icing, which is easily available in supermarkets in different colours. This cake isn´t at all difficult to decorate – anyone can cut a balloon shape, and it will suit either girls or boys of any age. ## 2. Butterfly Cake ![Butterfly Cake](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/cooking/2012/02/2_butterfly-cake_560x526.jpg) [allrecipes.co.uk](https://www.allrecipes.com/) Like most kids birthday cakes, this is made from a basic sponge cake. All the creativity is in the decoration! It´s really not that complicated to make though, and if you have other kids they´ll enjoy helping you decorate their sibling´s cake. ## 3. Dragon Cake ![Dragon Cake](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/cooking/2012/02/3_dragon-cake_560x485.jpg) [kidsbirthdaycakes.co.uk](http://www.kidsbirthdaycakes.co.uk/how-make-dragon-cake.html) If you´re blessed with a bit more baking confidence, this dragon cake is totally amazing! It´s almost a shame to have to cut him into pieces … just make sure you get some god photos! If you´re not quite brave enough, try one of the simpler recipes this year, and maybe have a go at making the dragon next year. ## 4. Rainbow Doodle Cake ![Rainbow Doodle Cake](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/cooking/2012/02/4_rainbow-doodle-cake_560x485.jpg) [sweetapolita.com](https://web.archive.org/web/http://sweetapolita.com/2011/04/rainbow-doodle-birthday-cake/) How about this amazingly colourful kids birthday cake for causing an impact! The rainbow slices will delight kids of all ages (and adults won´t want to miss out either). Plus the kids can use cake markers to draw all over the cake! ## 5. Snake Cake _ groovy-kids-parties.com_ If you really think that you can´t make a **child´s birthday cake**, this one will change your mind. It´s so easy to make with a basic sponge mix (use a round tin that has a hole in the centre). There are so many patterns and colours that you can give your snake. ## 6. No-Bake Train Cake ![No-Bake Train Cake](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/cooking/2012/02/6_no-bake-train-cake_560x518.jpg) [annabelkarmel.com](https://goo.gl/iAoVtb) If baking just isn´t your strong point, then how about this no-bake cake? You´ll need to buy a lot of bits and pieces to put it together, but if you´ve got the patience then the results will be worth it. Small tots will love their train cake and probably won´t want to eat it! ## 7. Polka-Dot Cake ![Polka-Dot Cake](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/cooking/2012/02/7_polka-dot-cake_560x518.jpg) [marthastewart.com](http://www.marthastewart.com?ref=allwomenstalk.com) This cake is another one that´s suitable for either birthday boys or girls. Here´s one way of varying the cake to personalise it. If they are eight or under, pipe the number of the age they will be celebrating in a different colour from the other numbers to make it stand out. ## 8. Puppy Dog Cake ![Puppy Dog Cake](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/cooking/2012/02/8_puppy-dog-cake_560x469.jpg) [recipes.kaboose.com](https://goo.gl/MYvqgJ) What child doesn´t love a cute puppy dog? You could decorate this cake to resemble the family pet, or any other colour that you like. A lighter base colour will help the decoration stand out more though. Just be sure to give him a big grin! These fabulous **kids birthday cakes** will make their party just perfect. Don´t worry if your skills aren´t quite as good as you´d like – have a go and see what happens. Mistakes can always be covered up, and the cake is meant to be eaten. You´ll all enjoy a slice of these wonderful cakes. What´s the most imaginative child´s birthday cake you´ve made? 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