9 Amazing Cake Ideas For The First Birthday
With your child turning one, you certainly want to make the day memorable. After all, it is a milestone in your child’s life! So, you want to call one and all for your little one’s birthday, to rejoice and celebrate the day so that it becomes a memorable one to cherish for a lifetime. And, how would a birthday celebration be complete without that one special cake!? So, of course, you want to focus on that special cake too. What kind of cake do you want? What theme should it be? What colors should it be? What filling should it be? There’s a whole round of questions to be answered before deciding on that one special cake. That’s because, just as much as your baby is special, equally exclusive should be the cake.
Here’s a list of some creative themes and ideas for the perfect cake for the occasion
Cartoon character cake
Okay, your baby is not too big enough to decide on his favorite cartoon character. But, as a parent, you know what cartoon character he’s fond of, in the few months that he’s been playing with toys. Which cartoon character is it that your little one’s eyes sparkle at? It could be Mickey/Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, Tom & Jerry, Pokémon, Doraemon, or any other. the cartoon that has won hearts from your childhood into your kid’s! Feel free to explore other characters like Donald Duck, Minnie Mouse, and Daisy Duck, or if you’re feeling wild go for the whole clubhouse!
The superhero cake
Just like cartoon characters, a child also has his own favorite superhero. Is it Batman, Superman, Spiderman, or Hulk? Or do you want to be more biased towards a female superhero like Wonder Woman? You could even opt for our very own Indian superheroes like Krrish, Shaktimaan, or Ra-One.
Circus cake
Every child is always delighted to see a circus. So, how about clubbing up this theme with the cake you’re looking to make for your baby? Have the circus animals and artists made of fondant over the delicious edible cake stage? You could even have animal toppers instead. Top up the cake with a red-and-white tent or colorful banners to bring a complete feel. Ask your cake artist to make circus animals out of fondant and use other props like sticks to form a trapeze. The opportunities are endless!
The animal safari cake
Just like the circus, the animal safari is also another very popular theme amidst kids parties. Come up with a list of all the animals that your little one can identify and have them all cutely placed on the cake. Make it all green with brown branch-like sticks, and see how a tiny jungle comes to the table. a safari birthday cake is super versatile and has cute fondant animals that the kids always fall in love with.
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Barbie doll or car cake?
There’s something that every girl loves – it’s Barbie! And, just like that, there’s something that every boy loves – Cars! So, which one is it for you? If it’s a girl, a big Barbie cake can never go wrong. Similarly, a large car cake can never be inappropriate for your little boy. To get more intricate, you can have small fondant dresses and make-up stuff on the Barbie cake, and a small racetrack with multiple miniature cars lined up to race on the Car cake. If your kid loves playing with dolls this cake is the cutest one so far. Such cakes are actually very popular where the dress of the doll is made out of frosting.
Rainbow cake
A rainbow is something that delights not only children but adults too. Looking at a rainbow, a smile lights up our faces. Why not bring that same smile by having a rainbow theme cake itself? The seven beautiful colors beautifully blended into one edible treat is something that’ll make every mouth water! And, how about topping up the colorful cake with some even more colorful and delicious gems and sprinkles!? If you’re not a big fan of fondant you can always go for a colorful cream cake. Seven layers of different colors and flavors loaded with colorful gems and sprinkles is truly the delight it sounds like!
The number cake
A big number 1 – That’s something that can never go wrong! A classic at a majority of first birthdays, the number 1/ONE cake is one that can be designed in a variety of ways. Choose whether you want fondant or all-cream. Choose your color and toppings, and you can have everything loaded on that number 1/ONE. Whether it’s cream, fondant, or frosting you can never go wrong with a cake shaped like a number one.
The classic chocolate Oreo cake
Another classic that is not going anywhere soon is that which is made from Oreos. Who doesn’t love Oreos!? And, that’s why a simple classic chocolate Oreo cake is something that not only kids at your small gathering will gobble, but adults will appreciate too.
Photo cake
Last but not the least, the photo cake is also another trending one. Choose the best pic of your little one and have it printed on the cake. Or, if that’s too difficult for you to decide on, you could also have a collage of the best moments you’ve had with your kid printed there. Are you a big fan of photography and love recording your baby? If yes then this cake is the one for you.
So, which one are you going in for? Choose your theme and discuss with your cake artist on what you wish to have. And, once you’re done doing that, worry no more. Decide on celebrating the birthday at Torq03, and leave the rest to the Torq03 team! Just let the team know the theme of your cake, and you’ll have everything else tailored to suit it. With the best birthday party ideas in Bangalore brimming in the expert minds of Torq03’s team, everything will be taken care of, right from the venue, to the meals, to the activities, and more!
