A pastel cupcake tower with three lit candles, displayed on a white cake stand with confetti and gifts nearby.

Betty's Best Birthday Recipes

Birthdays are the perfect occasion to bake something really special for your loved ones. Browse through our wonderful birthday cake recipes and find the one that speaks to you the most.

Round frosted layer cake with a slice cut out, topped with orange zest, on a light plate with coffee cups nearby.
Carrot Cake
Two-layer cake with white frosting and chopped nuts on top, with a slice removed, on a white cake stand.
Carrot and Mandarin Orange Cake
A three-layer cake with white and red layers, decorated with white icing, sits on a cake stand with a slice on a plate.
Queen of Hearts Cake
A four-layered pastel rainbow cake with white frosting sits on a cake stand beside two bottles of milk with straws.
Easy Rainbow Cake
Round layer cake with white frosting and pecan decoration on a glass stand, set on a festive table.
Sky-High Salted Caramel Chocolate Layer Cake
Two-tier cake with ombre ruffled icing and a tiara topper on a white stand, beside plates and a cake server.
Princess Tiara Cake
A pink castle-shaped birthday cake with flags, surrounded by pink party supplies and gift boxes on a table.
Princess Castle Cake
Popping Up Happy Birthday Cake
Popping Up Happy Birthday Cake
Round cake with white and blue gradient frosting, topped with two orange roses, on a white cake stand.
Ombré Cake
A bouquet arrangement of cupcakes with pink frosting and green fondant stems on a white square board.
Rose Bouquet Cupcakes
A two-layer sponge cake with pink frosting, fresh strawberries, and white chocolate on a white cake stand.
Strawberry Cake
A sponge cake layered with whipped cream and topped with sliced strawberries and a whole strawberry.
Strawberry & Cream Cake
A butterfly-shaped cake with red wings and chocolate decorations on a white plate, surrounded by party items.
Ladybird Cake
Two-layer lemon cake with pale yellow frosting, garnished with lemon zest, and one slice removed.
Lemon Layer Cake
Superhero-themed cake with blue, yellow, and red icing, designed to look like a cartoon superhero on a black tray.
Superhero Birthday Cake
A bouquet of pink and green cupcakes arranged in a white pot, with stacked teacups and a cupcake on the side.
Flower Bouquet Vanilla Cupcakes
A cake decorated to look like a soccer ball sits on a green grass-like base on a wooden table.
Football Cake
Four decorated cupcakes with lit candles on a glass stand, topped with white icing and pastel candy pieces.
Happy Birthday Marshmallow Cupcakes
A unicorn-themed cake with a horn, ears, and closed eyes sits on a stand, surrounded by party decorations.
Unicorn Rainbow Cake
Cupcakes with pastel frosting and rose decorations arranged on cake stands and a polka dot tablecloth.
Fairy Cakes
A round frosted cake decorated with green candy trees sits on a marble slab, surrounded by festive greenery.
Vanilla Forest Cake
Chocolate cupcake with white frosting and a pink ribbon around the wrapper, placed on a white plate.
Chocolate Cupcake
A round cake with white icing topped with assorted candies sits on a stand next to two cups and a pink napkin.
Vanilla Icing Cake with Retro Sweets
Yellow layer cake with white frosting on a pink stand, next to a small vase of flowers and glasses of water.
White Chocolate Victoria Sponge Cake
Chocolate cupcake cake with piped icing, flower decorations, and wafer sticks tied with a pink ribbon on a stand.
Giant Chocolate Cupcake
Dinosaur-shaped cake with green frosting, chocolate decorations, and candy rocks on a black slate background.
Dinosaur Themed Cake
A chocolate layer cake with nut-covered sides on a glass stand, next to a cup of coffee and a French press.
Chocolate and Hazelnut Cake
Chocolate cake decorated with chocolate sticks, assorted chocolates on top, and tied with a yellow ribbon.
Chocolate Finger Party Cake
A cake stand with cupcakes and three lit candles, surrounded by gifts and party decorations on a table.
Confetti Party Cake
Chocolate Chip Marble Cake
Chocolate Chip Marble Cake
A slice of layered white cake with yellow filling and coconut topping on a white plate with a fork.
Mango and Coconut Layer Cake
A Victoria sponge cake with cream and jam filling, one slice missing, on a white cake stand.
Classic Victoria Sponge Cake
A caterpillar-shaped chocolate cake with a yellow face and candy eyes on a green cake board decorated with flowers.
Chocolate Caterpillar Cake
Cupcake with swirled icing and a small decorative flower sits on a plate; more cupcakes on a stand nearby.
Classic Vanilla Cupcakes
Rectangular chocolate birthday cake with white icing text, on a table with party supplies in the background.
Chocolate Birthday Tray Bake
Chocolate birthday cake with "Happy Birthday" candles and star decorations on a cake stand.
Chocolate Birthday Cake
Two-layer fruit cake with white frosting and cherries on top, displayed on a cake stand with a slice removed.
Cherry and Sultana Madeira Style Cake
Round frosted layer cake with a slice cut out, topped with orange zest, on a light plate with coffee cups nearby.
Moist Caramel Carrot Cake
A rectangular cake decorated like a gift with candy dots and a blue fondant bow, on a party table with presents.
Birthday Present Cake
A hedgehog-shaped chocolate cake decorated with chocolate buttons and icing, placed on a green frosted base.
Chocolate Hedgehog Cake
Round white-frosted cake on a stand with the words "WRITE YOUR MESSAGE HERE" in pink icing on top.
Vanilla Birthday Cake
A chocolate layer cake with a slice removed, revealing colorful candies hidden inside, on a glass cake stand.
Piñata Surprise Cake
Two-layer walnut cake with light frosting, topped with walnuts, on a wire stand with a slice removed.
Banana Cake
A chocolate layer cake with chocolate frosting and chocolate shavings, with a slice removed, on a white plate.
Rich Chocolate Fudge Cake