It’s My Birthday, Let’s Talk Cake!

I’m getting old. And if I keep doing recipe round-ups involving cake and ice cream, I’ll also be getting fat(ter).

Eh, life happens.

So (as you might have figured out from the title) today is my birthday, and instead of making or eating cake, I’m just drooling over the amazingness on the internet. Since people seemed to enjoy my last round-up, I figured I would go for it again.

Since I liked cake then:

(This picture might look familiar…)

And I still love cake…

I decided to do a massive cake round-up. I browsed some of my favorite blogs…and things got a little out of hand. There are so many amazing cakes and cake goodies on nearly every blog. Enjoy, and tell me what your favorite is! I can’t wait to make my daughter her first cake to dig into on her first birthday. I’m sure there will be a few pictures of that floating around.  So without further ado, enjoy! Sorry about the picture-heavy post, but it is worth it!

Traditional, or Traditional with a Twist, Cakes

Carrot Cake by Sugar Plum

Vanilla Confetti Pound Cake by Bran Appetit

Savannah Sheet Cake by Fake Ginger

Chocolate Bavarian Torte by Sweet and Savory

Olive Oil Cake by Bell’Alimento

Tres Leches Cake by The Merry Gourmet

Healthy Chocolate Cake by Recipe Girl

Ho Ho Cake by La Fuji Mama

Chocolate Angel Food Cake by Dine & Dish

Strawberry Shortcake Cake by The Pioneer Woman

Red Velvet Sheet Cake by The Pioneer Woman

Flourless Chocolate Cake by Mango & Tomato

Dark Chocolate Cake with Hot Chocolate Buttercream Frosting by What Megan’s Making

Gluten Free Chocolate Mousse Cake by Feast on the Cheap

 

Fruity Cakes

Rhubarb and Nutmeg Cake by Not Rachael Ray

Strawberry Dream Cake by The Merry Gourmet

Coconut Peach Upside Down Cake by Fat Girl Trapped in a Skinny Body

Grapefruit Pudding Cake by Feast on the Cheap

Lemon Cream Cheese Cake by Not Rachael Ray

Grapefruit Cake with Tangy Grapefruit Frosting by Big Fat Baker

Apple Coffee Cake by Baked by Rachel

Lemon Chiffon Cake with Strawberries by Miss in the Kitchen

Summer Fruit Cake with Kiwi by Cooking with Books

 

Cupcakes

Homemade Hostess Cupcakes by What Megan’s Making

Guinness Cupcakes by My Baking Addiction

Southern Comfort Cupcakes by My Baking Addiction

Pretty in Pink Cupcakes by Sugar Plum

Kung Fu Panda Cupcakes by Budget Gourmet Mom

Hot Chocolate Cupcakes with Mint Kissed Centers by Picky Palate

April Fool’s Day Cupcakes by Budget Gourmet Mom

Vanilla Bean Cupcakes by My Baking Addiction

Brown Sugar Banana Cupcakes with Avocado Buttercream by How Sweet It Is

Rainbow Cupcakes by Chip Chip Hooray

Strawberry Almond Cupcakes by Dinners Dishes and Desserts

Nutella Cupcakes by Dinners Dishes and Desserts

Margarita Cupcakes by Dinners Dishes and Desserts

Coconut Cupcakes from Chef Laura at Home

PB&J Cupcakes by My Baking Addiction

Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Cupcakes by Stay Calm, Have a Cupcake

Peanut Butter Cupcakes with Chocolate Cheesecake Frosting by How Sweet It Is

 

Cake Pops/Balls

Red, White and Blue Cake Pops by Nutmeg Nanny

Chocolate Cupcake Pops by Bakerella

Lemon Cake Pops by In Good Taste

Pumpkin Cake Pops by Recipe Girl

Sesame Street Cake Pops by Bakerella (How cute are these?!?)

Thin Mint Chocolate Cake Balls by Dine & Dish

Easter Cake Pops by Eat Yourself Skinny

Red Velvet Cake Balls by Bakerella

 

Cheesecakes

Orange Mascarpone Cheesecake with Roasted Cherries by The Merry Gourmet

Pink Velvet Cheesecake by Big Fat Baker

Chocolate Chip Cookie Cheesecake by In Katrina’s Kitchen

Peanut Butter Truffle Mousse Cheesecake by In Katrina’s Kitchen

Ricotta Cheesecake by My Baking Addiction

Pumpkin Cheesecake by Baked by Rachel

Skinny Strawberry Cheesecake by Eat Yourself Skinny

Chocolate Cheesecake with Peanut Butter Cream by Miss in the Kitchen

No Bake Mini Nutella Cheesecakes by Bell’Alimento

Low-fat Mini Mocha Cheesecakes by Not Rachael Ray (eeek…sorry about the horrible picture!)

 

These Deserve a Category of Their Own

Rainbow Doodle Birthday Cake by Sweetapolita (I really want to do this for my daughter’s birthday…)

Ultimate S’More Layer Cake by Fat Girl Trapped in a Skinny Body

Dobos Torte by Smitten Kitchen

(Fondant) Asparagus Cake by Sweetapolita (Unbelievable, right? This woman is completely amazing.)

Chocolate Guiness Stout Cake by Recipe Girl

A Whopper of a Cake by Sweet and Crumby

Margarita Cake by Dinners Dishes and Desserts

14 Layer Cake by Bakerella

Pumpkin Cake with Whiskey Whipped Cream by The Pioneer Woman

 

Other Cake Related Goodies

Cake Batter Martinis by How Sweet It Is (I’ll take one two of these in place of cake, please.)

Cake Batter Cinnamon Rolls by How Sweet It Is

Cake Batter Pancakes by How Sweet It Is

Cake Batter Chocolate Bark by How Sweet It Is (Are you seeing a trend here? Jessica is OBSESSED with cake batter, and I personally could not be happier about it!)

Cake Batter Chocolate Chip Cookies by Mommy Hates Cooking

Cake Batter Rice Krispie Treats by Nutmeg Nanny

Birthday Donuts by Good Eats Girl

 

Okay, I really need to stop. My husband and daughter are being neglected because of this post. (Not really, they always come first.) Honestly though, I could keep at this for days. And days. And days. There are so many amazing cakes, cupcakes, cheesecakes and cake pops out there. Please check out some of these blogs, but while you’re on their site, browse their other amazing creations. Especially (but not limited to) How Sweet It Is, Sweetapolita, Bakerella, My Baking Addiction, and Sugar Plum. These ladies have serious baking skills and creativity. It is amazing!

And while you’re at it, eat a slice for me!

What’s your favorite kind of cake? Do you have any fun memories centered around cake?

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