Birthday Cake Recipes Worth Saving

When it comes to birthday celebrations in our house, I use the same cake recipes on rotation every single year – tried, tested and always crowd pleasers. Our two boys have birthday celebrations within a week of each other so I need recipes that I can rely on. This week I have three cake recipes that you should absolutely make part of your regular repertoire, cut them out and stick them on the inside of your kitchen press, you will definitely make use out of them.

Dark Chocolate Fudge Cake

First up a truly reliable Dark Chocolate Fudge Cake. This one uses oil as the fat rather than butter and as a result leaves you with incredibly moist sponge layers, which actually keep quite well if made in advance wrapped tightly in cling film. It also features a cream cheese frosting to balance out the sweetness and of course sprinkles, you have to have sprinkles for a party! Perfect for birthdays and parties all year round!

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Ultimate Sprinkles Birthday Cake

Next, speaking of sprinkles, I have to share this Ultimate Sprinkles Birthday Cake – This is a classic vanilla sponge birthday cake recipe that can be jazzed up by adding sprinkles directly to the batter- never fails to get oohs and aahs from the kiddos. Whether you keep it classic or go for the confetti cake option, there won’t be a crumb left at the end of the party!

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Brown Butter and Hazelnut Blondies

Now for something a little more grown up and something a little less fuss, my Brown Butter and Hazelnut Blondies. An ideal tray bake which feels fancy. Brown butter is the not so secret ingredient in most of my favourite bakes. Delicious in chewy chocolate chip cookies or banana bread and equally irresistible in these brownies. 

Get the recipe here.