A baby’s first birthday is a truly special moment for parents. It seems like just yesterday they were born.This milestone is both joyful and a little sad for all parents. Naturally, a first birthday calls for a delightful cake! I remember struggling to pick a theme for my kids’ cakes, there were just to many choices. So, I’ve compiled some popular and gender-neutral first birthday cake ideas. I hope this collection helps you find the perfect theme for your child or client!
First Birthday Cakes Inspiration
Unicorn Birthday Cake
I crafted this adorable unicorn cake for a little girl turning three. This unicorn theme is perfect even for a first birthday festivity! The possibilities are truly limitless. Stay tuned for a detailed guide on how I created this cake!
Up In The Clouds Birthday Cake
This is incredibly sweet and lovely! Seeing this makes me feel like I’m walking on air.
Pastel Watercolor First Birthday Cake
This stunning pastel watercolor buttercream cake is always a delightful choice! Its delicate beauty makes it ideal for celebrating any birthday.
First Dinosaur Birthday Cake
This dinosaur cake boasts a stunning and imaginative design. The buttercream leaves and shimmering gold details are truly delightful!
Rainbow First Birthday Cake
This cake is absolutely charming! The cake topper is delightful, and I adore the rustic, unfinished look.
Mickey Mouse Birthday Cake
This is adorable! The unique color choices for Mickey Mouse are fantastic.
Sesame Street birthday Cake
Absolutely charming! The fondant artistry is truly remarkable. I deeply admire skilled fondant artists; their work demands immense effort. My eldest child once had a Sesame Street themed birthday. It’s a joyful theme with endless possibilities for creating a stunning cake.
Carnival first Birthday Cake
This is absolutely delightful and just right! We chose a carnival theme for my baby’s first birthday.
Where The Wild Things Are Birthday Cake
Absolutely delightful! The golden crown and leaf accents beautifully enhance the cake’s charm.
First Mermaid Birthday Cake
This cake design is truly stunning. Mermaid-themed cakes consistently impress me with their intricate and lovely details!
Boy First Birthday Cake
Adorable! This concept is perfect for celebrating a baby boy’s first birthday.
The Very Hungry Caterpillar Birthday Cake
This is so enjoyable! I adore the cake toppers. My children loved this book; it was a favorite. Need more caterpillar ideas? Click here for inspiration.
jungle First Birthday Cake
Absolutely gorgeous! This is the ideal gift for a precious baby girl.
As a huge gold enthusiast, I couldn’t resist adding another gorgeous green and gold jungle cake to this collection. It’s simply stunning!
Safari Birthday Cake
The fondant animals are exceptionally well-done! I adore this safari theme. It’s incredibly adaptable and consistently charming!
Woodland Birthday Cake
Absolutely adorable! I’m in love with every detail on this cake. The wreath is handpainted beautifully. The fondant figures were crafted by a talented cake artist.