20 Birthday Cake Recipes To Celebrate In The Very Best Way

Let's face it: Birthdays are really just our favorite excuse to eat plenty of cake. Whether you crave towering layer cakes or simple and delicious cookie cake creations, birthdays are the best time to get your cake on. If you're celebrating your big day soon—or planning a surprise for someone special—you can't go wrong with any of these easy (yet impressive) cake recipes.

We've compiled our very best birthday cake recipes to make this year's celebration as memorable—and delicious—as possible. Looking for chocolate? Our chocolate birthday cake, devil's food cake, and flourless peanut butter chocolate cake will satisfy any rich chocolate craving. If you're looking to go simple and classic, you can't go wrong with our perfect birthday cake or yellow cake. They make the perfect base for any birthday toppings your heart desires—sprinkles, candy...go crazy! We've also got plenty of show-stopping desserts if you're looking to really impress your friends and family. Our milk & Oreos cake stuns with gravity-defying chocolate designs, while our layered spumoni ice cream cake might be the most fun and colorful dessert you'll have all year.

While these cakes may look impressive, don't be alarmed! We've got recipes and simple step-by-step instructions for everyone, from novice bakers to experts in the kitchen. Looking for more dessert inspo for your birthday celebration? Check out our favorite easy desserts to impress without any stress, or our top no-bake desserts for when you just can't be bothered to turn on your oven.