Birthday cake recipes

From a chocolate birthday cake recipe to an easy birthday cake recipe, we have a birthday cake recipe to help you celebrate the big day!

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  • Wise owl Wise owl All the chocolates used in Annie Rigg’s cute cake are easily found in sweet shops
  • Birthday cake Birthday cake This birthday cake has no butter, even when it's filled with lots of lovely whipped cream, it still seems so light
  • Dark chocolate cake Dark chocolate cake Share your last Rolo with someone special - Thomasina Miers' chocolate cake is a sweet counter sensation
  • Lemon cake Lemon cake Go wild with lots of sweets when decorating Annie Rigg’s deliciously light lemon layer cake
  • Marmalade cat Marmalade cat Novice bakers will love Annie Rigg’s friendly cat as it only requires two round cake tins and no tricky assembly
  • Victoria sponge with lemon curd Victoria sponge with lemon curd Fill a traditional Victoria sponge with tangy homemade lemon curd - a cake fit for a queen!
  • Poppy seed cake Poppy seed cake This fabulously rich cake from Rachel Allen is best eaten with lashings of vanilla buttercream
  • Red velvet cake Red velvet cake Enjoy Carrie Bradshaw glamour with a vivid American-style velvet cake
  • Walnut cake Walnut cake Rachel Allen bakes a spectacular version of her own wedding cake, which is perfect for any special occasion
  • Blueberry cake Blueberry cake Splurge on the superfoods with a blueberry yogurt cake topped with fruity icing

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