We know the birth of your baby feels like it was yesterday and now here you are, thinking about the best party decorationsand 1st birthday cake ideas!
Despite how overwhelmed you might feel (and super excited simultaneously), you are not alone. From thinking about what theme to choose, whether a dinosaur, princess or even a farm party, to what party favours to get, where to have the party itself and who to invite, the list goes on and on! A key part of any birthday party is, of course, the cake, so we've hunted out the best ideas to give you some inspiration. So, get those first birthday invitations ready, and give the baby a party to remember.
Best 1st Birthday Cake Ideas at a glace:
We've also considered themes with stunning princess cakes and cute characters from show-stopping centrepieces such as hidden sweetie surprise cakes, ice cream drip cakes, and even some with rainbow layers. So, regardless of the party theme you're going for, whether it's a smaller family gathering or you'll be feeding a crowd, here are our top picks and design ideas for your baby's first birthday cake.
Best 1st birthday cake ideas for allergies
Just Love www.ocado.com
The Just Love Confetti cake is simple yet so effective and perfect for a first birthday. The elegant frosted cake is light and fluffy; we love that it's gluten- and milk-free. With milk allergy being very common in toddlers, we love this safe and inclusive cake option that all families can enjoy regardless of their dietary requirements. The cake is designed to be customisable, so you can add a unique cake topper or extra decorations. If you get stuck, there's a helpful QR code full of ideas on the back of the packaging.
| Cake size and portions: | serves 16 |
| Ingredients: | Sugar, Cake Margarine [Palm Oil, Rapeseed Oil, Water, Salt, Flavouring], Pasteurised <strong>Egg</strong>, Gluten Free Flour [Rice Flour, Potato Starch, Tapioca Starch, Maize Flour, Raising Agents (Mono Calcium Phosphate, Sodium Bicarbonate), Stabiliser (Xanthan Gum)], Plum & Raspberry Jam (3%) [Glucose Fructose Syrup, Plum Puree Concentrate, Sugar, Raspberry Puree, Acidity Regulators (Citric Acid, Trisodium Citrate), Gelling Agent (Pectin), Preservative (Potassium Sorbate), Colour (Black Carrot), Flavourings], Humectant (Glycerine), Glucose Syrup, Rapeseed Oil, Water, Emulsifiers (Methyl Cellulose, Mono- and Diglycerides of Fatty Acids, Polyglycerol Esters of Fatty Acids), Flavourings, Sugar Strands [Sugar, Sunflower Oil, Rice Flour, Potato Starch, Colours (Radish, Blackcurrant, Apple, Safflower, Lemon, Spirulina), Flavouring], Confetti Sugar Sprinkles [Sugar, Palm Oil, Potato Starch, Rice Flour, Corn Starch, Colours (Curcumin, Riboflavin, Anthocyanins), Flavouring], Stabiliser (Xanthan Gum), Raising Agents (Sodium Bicarbonate, Mono Calcium Phosphate), Corn Starch, Antioxidants (Citric Acid, Ascorbic Acid)<br> |
The best 1st birthday rainbow cake idea
M&Swww.marksandspencer.com
How cute is this cake? If your child loves singing the rainbow song, then they'll love it. It's a six-layered, multicoloured sponge made with only natural colourings, covered and decorated with smooth vanilla buttercream. Each side is coated with crunchy coloured sugar pieces, and it serves about 12 people. Unfortunately, we were a little disappointed that this cake can't be personalised; however, if you opt for the extra large version, it can be.
| Cake size and portions: | Serves 12<br>Diam. 15.5cm<br>Overall height- 15cm |
| Ingredients: | Sugar, Butter (Milk), Wheatflour contains Gluten (with Wheatflour, Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin), Pasteurised Egg, Palm Oil, Humectant: Glycerol, Wheat Starch (contains Gluten), Dried Glucose Syrup, Rapeseed Oil, Dried Skimmed Milk, Raising Agent: E450, Sodium Bicarbonate, Colour: Anthocyanins (from Black Carrot, Red Cabbage), Beetroot Red, Curcumin, E120, Paprika Extract, Lutein, Salt, Emulsifier: E471, E475, E481, Glucose Syrup, Potato Fibre, Glazing Agent: Beeswax, Coconut Oil, Cornflour, Rowan Extract, Flavouring, Dried Psyllium Husk |
- Ready to eat
- Table presentable packaging
Best 1st birthday car ideas for car lovers
Waitrose
Celebrate your little one's first birthday with a delightfully decadent digger chocolate cake, perfect for any little automotive fanatic. This moist cake is filled and coated with rich, creamy chocolate buttercream, ensuring every bite is a chocolate lover's dream.
| Cake size and portions: | The cake diameter is approximately 17cm x 14cm in height.<br>Serves 16 - 18 |
| Ingredients: | Sugar, unsalted butter (milk), free range whole egg, rapeseed oil, water, wheat flour (wheat flour, calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamin), dried buttermilk, fat reduced cocoa powder, modified maize starch, cocoa powder, cocoa mass, emulsifiers (mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids, propane-1;2-diol esters of fatty acids, sodium stearoyl-2-lactylate, sunflower lecithin), raising agents (sodium bicarbonate, disodium diphosphate), milk whey powder, whole milk powder, glucose-fructose syrup, glucose syrup, milk chocolate (sugar, cocoa butter, cocoa mass, skimmed milk powder, lactose (milk), milk whey powder, milk fat, emulsifier (soya lecithin)), cocoa butter, salt, wheat gluten, sweet whey powder (milk), apricot purée, palm oil (certified sustainable), humectant (vegetable glycerol), acidity regulators (potassium carbonate, citric acid, trisodium citrate), colours (curcumin, vegetable carbon, paprika extract), maize starch, stabilisers (tragacanth, xanthan gum, cellulose), flavouring, gelling agent (pectin), dried free range egg albumen, glazing agent (gum arabic), sucrose, caramelised sugar syrup, spirulina concentrate, preservative (potassium sorbate), honey |
- Can be collected from your local Waitrose store within eight days
- Can add a personalised message
Best 1st birthday cake for mermaid theme
M&Swww.marksandspencer.com
If you're planning an under-the-sea or mermaid theme for your little one's first birthday, this cake is exactly what you need. This fluffy cake has four layers of light sponge and is filled with raspberry jam and buttercream. It's decorated with amazing coloured buttercream swirls. It also features sugar mermaid tails, shells, starfish and seahorse. We love that this cake can be personalised with the number one, and you can also pop your little one's name in the 'sand' to make it even more special.
| Cake size and portions: | Dimensions: H-138mm x W-180mm<br>Serves 20 |
| Ingredients: | Sugar, Butter (Milk), Wheatflour contains Gluten (with Wheatflour, Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin), Pasteurised Egg, Raspberry jam, Raspberry puree, Palm Oil, Humectant: Glycerol, Wheat Starch (contains Gluten), Dried Glucose Syrup, Rapeseed Oil, Dried Skimmed Milk, Raising Agent: E450, Sodium Bicarbonate, Colour: Anthocyanins (from Black Carrot, Red Cabbage), Beetroot Red, Curcumin, E120, Paprika Extract, Lutein, Salt, Emulsifier: E471, E475, E481, Glucose Syrup, Potato Fibre, Glazing Agent: Paprika Extract, Lutein, Dried Egg White, Plant Extract, Vanilla Extract, Linseed Fibre, Flavouring. |
- Personalised numbers
- Can be collected from your local M&S store in 7 days
- Personalised messages
- Ready to eat
Best dinosaur 1st birthday cake idea
Waitrose www.lolascupcakes.co.uk
Have a wild party with this cute green Dinosaur Cake! This delicious vanilla buttercream cake has a raspberry jam filling. We love this sweet dino-tastic cake, perfect for your roarsome one-year-old. Make sure you give yourself at least eight days to order this great cake, which can be collected from your local Waitrose store. If you have lots of guests coming, Waitrose also offers Dinosaur Cupcakes to accompany this centrepiece.
| Cake size and portions: | Cake width is approximately 30cm x 14.5cm in height.<br>Approximately 17 slices |
| Ingredients: | INGREDIENTS: Sugar, water, wheat flour (wheat flour, calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamin), rapeseed oil, glucose syrup, glucose-fructose syrup, palm oil (certified sustainable), humectant (vegetable glycerol), unsalted butter (milk), emulsifiers (mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids, lactic acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids, polyglycerol esters of fatty acids, sodium stearoyl-2-lactylate), free range whole dried egg, raising agents (disodium diphosphate, sodium bicarbonate), stabiliser (tragacanth), flavouring, raspberry purée, apricots, spirulina concentrate, salt, dextrose, milk whey powder, preservative (potassium sorbate), safflower concentrate, fruit and vegetable concentrates (radish, blackcurrant, apple), gelling agent (pectin), acidity regulators (citric acid, trisodium citrate, sodium citrates), free range dried egg albumen, colours (curcumin, vegetable carbon), vanilla extract |
- Personalised iced messages available
- It can be collected from your local Waitrose store.
Best 1st birthday animal cake
Lola's Cupcakeswww.lolascupcakes.co.uk
Grrrrrrrr! Your little one will fall in love with Lottie, the friendly lion cake, ready to add some excitement and extra sweetness to your party. With its lovely vanilla or chocolate sponge flavour options, this hand-decorated bright yellow and orange vanilla buttercream cake is ideal for a safari, zoo, or jungle-themed party.
| Cake size and portions: | Medium - Serves 14<br>Large - Serves 24<br>Extra Large - Serves 40 |
| Double chocolate ingredients: | Icing sugar (Sugar, Calcium (Tri-Calciumphosphate)), Caster sugar, Sunflower oil or rapeseed oil, Eggs [EGG], Butter [MILK], Sour cream [MILK] (Skimmed MILK, Cream(MILK), Starter Culture), Plain flour [WHEAT] (WHEATFlour, Colouring (Calcium Carbonate), Iron, Thiamine, Niacin), Cocoa powder (5%), Whole milk [MILK], Margarine (Palm Oil, rapeseed oil, Water, Salt, Emulsifier Mono and Di-glycerides, Vitamin A, Vitamin D, Colour (Annatto), Colour (Curcumin), Preservative (Potassium sorbate), Acidity Regulator (Citric acid)), Mini pearls (Sugar, Cornstarch, Glucose, Colour (Beetroot Red), Paprika Extract, Colour (Anthocyanin), Copper Chlorophyllin, Colour (Titanium Dioxide), Colour (Curcumin), Anti Caking Agent (Potassium Aluminium Silicate), Maltodextrin, Stabiliser (Gum Arabic), Glazing Agent Carnauba wax, Coconut Oil), Dark chocolate (1%) [SOYA] (Cocoa Mass, Sugar, Cocoa Butter, Emulsifier SOYA Lecithin, Natural Vanilla), Baking powder [WHEAT] (Sodium Bicarbonate, Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, WHEAT Flour (Contains Calcium, Iron, Niacin, Thiamine)), White chocolate ball [BARLEY, MILK, SOYA] (Sugar, Coconut Oil, Cocoa Butter, BARLEY Malt Extract, Flavouring, Cream(MILK), Glucose, Skimmed MILK Powder, Emulsifier SOYA Lecithin, Emulsifier Sunflower Lecithin, Lactose(MILK), Whole MILK Powder), Double cream [MILK], Milk chocolate [MILK, SOYA] (Sugar, Cocoa Butter, Whole MILK Powder, Cocoa Mass, Emulsifier SOYA Lecithin, Flavouring, Natural Vanilla), Soya free chocolate (Cocoa Mass, Sugar, Cocoa Butter, Emulsifier Lecithin, Natural Vanilla Aroma), Vanilla essence (Water, Propylene Glycol, Colour (Plain Caramel), Flavouring), Chocolate essence (Propylene Glycol, Natural flavour, Water), Natural yellow colour (Water, Colour (Curcumin), Colour (Annatto), Sodium carbonate), Natural red colour (Propylene Glycol, Water, Colour (Beetroot Red)), Orange colour (Humectant (Glycerol), Propylene Glycol, Colour (Sunset Yellow FCF<em>), Thickener (Silicon Dioxide)), Water, Black extra colour (Vegetable glycerine, Water, Silica, Ponceau 4R</em>, Colour (Brilliant Blue FCF), Colour: Quinoline Yellow*), Salt |
| Vanilla sponge ingredients: | Icing sugar (Sugar, Calcium (Tri-Calciumphosphate)), Caster sugar, Plain flour [WHEAT] (WHEATFlour, Colouring (Calcium Carbonate), Iron, Thiamine, Niacin), Sour cream [MILK] (Skimmed MILK, Cream(MILK), Starter Culture), Butter [MILK], Sunflower oil or rapeseed oil, Margarine (Palm Oil, rapeseed oil, Water, Salt, Emulsifier Mono and Di-glycerides, Vitamin A, Vitamin D, Colour (Annatto), Colour (Curcumin), Preservative (Potassium sorbate), Acidity Regulator (Citric acid)), Eggs [EGG], Water, Raspberry compote (Raspberry, Sugar, Water, Acidity Regulator (Citric acid), Preservative (Potassium sorbate), Modified maize starch, Natural flavourings, Colouring (Hibiscus concentrate)), Mini pearls (Sugar, Cornstarch, Glucose, Colour (Beetroot Red), Paprika Extract, Colour (Anthocyanin), Copper Chlorophyllin, Colour (Titanium Dioxide), Colour (Curcumin), Anti Caking Agent (Potassium Aluminium Silicate), Maltodextrin, Stabiliser (Gum Arabic), Glazing Agent Carnauba wax, Coconut Oil), Whole milk [MILK], Vanilla essence (Water, Propylene Glycol, Colour (Plain Caramel), Flavouring), Egg replacer f and e (Potato Starch, Tapioca Starch, Cream of Tartar, Stabiliser (Xanthan Gum), Methylcellulose), Baking powder [WHEAT] (Sodium Bicarbonate, Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, WHEAT Flour (Contains Calcium, Iron, Niacin, Thiamine)), White chocolate ball [BARLEY, MILK, SOYA] (Sugar, Coconut Oil, Cocoa Butter, BARLEY Malt Extract, Flavouring, Cream(MILK), Glucose, Skimmed MILK Powder, Emulsifier SOYA Lecithin, Emulsifier Sunflower Lecithin, Lactose(MILK), Whole MILK Powder), Double cream [MILK], Milk chocolate [MILK, SOYA] (Sugar, Cocoa Butter, Whole MILK Powder, Cocoa Mass, Emulsifier SOYA Lecithin, Flavouring, Natural Vanilla), Soya free chocolate (Cocoa Mass, Sugar, Cocoa Butter, Emulsifier Lecithin, Natural Vanilla Aroma), Dark chocolate [SOYA] (Cocoa Mass, Sugar, Cocoa Butter, Emulsifier SOYA Lecithin, Natural Vanilla), Natural yellow colour (Water, Colour (Curcumin), Colour (Annatto), Sodium carbonate), Natural red colour (Propylene Glycol, Water, Colour (Beetroot Red)), Orange colour (Humectant (Glycerol), Propylene Glycol, Colour (Sunset Yellow FCF<em>), Thickener (Silicon Dioxide)), Black extra colour (Vegetable glycerine, Water, Silica, Ponceau 4R</em>, Colour (Brilliant Blue FCF), Colour: Quinoline Yellow*), Salt |
- Personalised hand-piped message
- Cake board colour choice
- Hand decorated
- Freshly baked
Best pick-and-mix 1st birthday cake idea
Lola's Cupcakeswww.lolascupcakes.co.uk
Surprise your little one and guests with this sweet candy-striped showstopper cake! Filled with vanilla and rainbow sponge layers and jampacked with vanilla buttercream and raspberry compote, this cake will stand out. Decorated with rainbow vanilla buttercream and white chocolate drip and adorned with an array of sweets, including chocolate jazzes, marshmallows, and sprinkles, this cake will have everybody in awe.
| Cake size and portions: | Bottom tier - 9" round cake height: 12cm approx.<br>Top tier - 7" round cake height: 12cm approx.<br>Entire 2 tier cake height: 24cm approx.<br><br>Serves approximately 70 people with party-sized slices. |
| Ingredients: | Icing sugar (Sugar, Calcium (Tri-Calciumphosphate)), Caster sugar, Plain flour [WHEAT] (WHEATFlour, Colouring (Calcium Carbonate), Iron, Thiamine, Niacin), Butter [MILK], Sour cream [MILK] (Skimmed MILK, Cream(MILK), Starter Culture), Sunflower oil or rapeseed oil, Margarine (Palm Oil, rapeseed oil, Water, Salt, Emulsifier Mono and Di-glycerides, Vitamin A, Vitamin D, Colour (Annatto), Colour (Curcumin), Preservative (Potassium sorbate), Acidity Regulator (Citric acid)), Eggs [EGG], Raspberry compote (Raspberry, Sugar, Water, Acidity Regulator (Citric acid), Preservative (Potassium sorbate), Modified maize starch, Natural flavourings, Colouring (Hibiscus concentrate)), White chocolate [MILK, SOYA] (Sugar, Cocoa Butter, Whole MILK Powder, Emulsifier SOYA Lecithin, Flavouring, Natural Vanilla), Water, Rainbow strips [WHEAT] (Sugar, Glucose syrup, Starch, Thickener (humectant sorbitol), WHEAT Flour, Acidity Regulator (Citric acid), Calcium Citrates, Sodium Malates, Glazing Agent Carnauba wax, malic acid, fruit and plant concentrates: blackcurrant, elderberry, aronia, grape elderberry extract, Colour (Curcumin), Colour (Copper Complexes)), Whole milk [MILK], Jelly beans (Sugar, Glucose syrup, Acidity Regulator (Citric acid), Glazing Agent Carnauba wax, Flavouring, Stabiliser (Gum Arabic), Starch, fruit and plant concentrates: apple, lemon, hibiscus, carrot, safflower, spirulina), Jelly tots (Sugar, Glucose syrup, Starch, Acidity Regulators (Citric Acid, Malic Acid), Preservative (Lactic Acid), Acidity Regulator (Trisodium citrate), Flavouring, Colour (Anthocyanin), Colour (Copper Complexes), Colour (Beta-carotene), Colour (Curcumin), Concentrated Fruit Juices (Apple, Blackcurrant, Lime, Orange, Strawberry, Lemon)), Vanilla essence (Water, Propylene Glycol, Colour (Plain Caramel), Flavouring), Fruit pastilles (Sugar, Glucose syrup, Starch, Inverted Sugar Syrup, Acidity Regulators (Citric Acid, Malic Acid), Preservative (Lactic Acid), Acetic acid, Concentrated Fruit Juices (Apple, Blackcurrant, Lime, Orange, Strawberry, Lemon), Acidity Regulator (Trisodium citrate), Flavouring, Colour (Anthocyanin), Colour (Copper Complexes), Colour (Beta-carotene), Colour (carotenes), Colour (Curcumin)), Egg replacer f and e (Potato Starch, Tapioca Starch, Cream of Tartar, Stabiliser (Xanthan Gum), Methylcellulose), Baking powder [WHEAT] (Sodium Bicarbonate, Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, WHEAT Flour (Contains Calcium, Iron, Niacin, Thiamine)), Mini smarties [BARLEY, MILK, WHEAT] (Sugar, Cocoa Butter, Skimmed MILK Powder, Cocoa Mass, Lactose(MILK), Whey(MILK), WHEATFlour, Butterfat(MILK), Rice Starch, Emulsifier Sunflower Lecithin, Colour (Safflower Lemon), Radish, Black Carrot, Natural Lemon Flavouring, Hibiscus, Spirulina Concentrate, Glazing Agent Carnauba wax, Glazing Agent BEESWAX, Vanilla Flavours, Inverted Sugar Syrup, BARLEY Malt Extract), Natural red colour (Propylene Glycol, Water, Colour (Beetroot Red)), Lemon juice, Natural purple colour (Colour (Anthocyanin)), Mini marshmallows (Glucose fructose syrup, Sugar, Water, Dextrose, Stabiliser (Carrageenan), Modified maize starch, hydrolized rice protein, Natural Vanilla, Polyphosphate, Colouring (Calcium Carbonate)), Chocolate jazzies [MILK, SOYA, WHEAT] (Sugar, WHEAT Starch, Whole MILK Powder, Cocoa Mass, Cocoa Butter, Whey Powder(MILK), Water, Glucose syrup, Emulsifier SOYA Lecithin, Colour (Curcumin), Colour (Anthocyanin), Beetroot Juice, Coconut Oil, Glazing Agent BEESWAX), Natural yellow colour (Water, Colour (Curcumin), Colour (Annatto), Sodium carbonate), Beetroot powder, Natural green colour (Sodium Copper, Glycerine, Water, Riboflavin Phosphate), Blue spirulina powder, Natural vanilla (Glycerine, Vanilla Powder), Natural blue colour (Spirulina Concentrate), Salt |
- Cake board colour choice
- Personalised hand-piped message
Hey Duggee 1st birthday cake idea
Cake street www.cakerstreet.com
Is your little one a Hey Duggee fan? Then this cake is perfect for their special day! Our cakes are fully customisable to make sure your child loves every bite. Choose from delicious flavours like red velvet and lemon drizzle, all freshly baked and unique. Cake Street also offers dairy-free and gluten-free options, perfect for kids (or parents) with allergies and special dietary needs. Plus, you can add a personalised message to make the cake even more special.
| Cake size and portions: | 6" - Serves 11-18<br>Large - Serves 14-24<br>Extra Large - Serves 21-38<br>12" - Serves 35-50 |
| Ingredients: | Multiple ingredients, depending on the filling and sponge selected |
- Special dietary cakes available
- A huge selection of fillings and sponges
- Personalised message available
Best Bing 1st Birthday cake ideas
Baker Days www.bakerdays.com
This stunning Bing Bunny cake is perfect for your little one's birthday get-together. Your child will enjoy a cute cake and two fun character toppers on their Bing cake, as well. You can also choose the number of tiers.
| Cake size and portions: | Single tier - Serves 10<br>Two-tier - Serves 30<br>Three-tier - Serves 75 |
| Ingredients: | Multiple ingredients, depending on the filling and sponge selected |
- 2 x Bing Bunny character toppers
- Personalisable
- Next day delivery
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Peppa Pig Cake
Peppa Pig 1st birthday cake idea
www.cakebox.com
Got a little Peppa Pig fan? This eggless, freshly baked birthday cake will put a smile on everyone’s face at your party. It can also be personalised with their name, making it extra special. This whimsical cake is colourful and fun, and we think it's absolutely perfect for a first birthday party. If you have never tried an eggless cake, they are incredibly delicious, and the cakes can be collected from your local Cake Box store.
| Cake size and portions: | 8" - Serves 8 |
| Victoria sponge ingredients: | Classic Sponge_Sub (42%) [Classic Sponge Mix_Sub (74.1%) [Classic Sponge Mix (50%) [Wheat Flour (with Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin), Sugar, Milk Protein, Rice Starch, Raising Agents (E450i Disodium Diphosphate, E500ii Sodium Hydrogen Carbonate), Emulsifiers (E475 Polyglycerol Esters Of Fatty Acids, E481 Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, E471 Mono And Diglycerides Of Fatty Acids), Preservative (E202 Potassium Sorbate)], Eggfree Classic Sponge Mix (50%) [Wheat Flour [Wheat Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Niacin, Iron, Thiamin], Sugar, Whey (Milk) Proteins (Milk), Emulsifiers (Rice Starch, E471, E475, E481), Tapioca Starch, Raising Agents (E450, E500, E575), Whey (Milk) Powder (Milk), Skimmed Milk Powder, Salt, Preservative (E202), Stabiliser (E415)]], Water (37%)], [Array ], Fresh Cream_Sub (22.7%) [Cream (33.3%) (Milk), Long Life Cream (33.3%) [Cream (Milk), Skimmed Milk, Stabiliser Carrageenan (E407)], High Performance Dairy Whipping Cream (33.3%) [Cream, Buttermilk (Milk), Buttermilk (Milk) Powder, Maltodextrin, Sodium Caseinate (Milk), Stabilisers E401, E331, E407, Emulsifiers E472b, E435]], Sweet Topping_Sub (14.6%) [Sweet Topping (100%) [Water, Fully and Partially Hydrogenated Vegetable oil (Palm Kernel), Dextrose, Sugar, Milk Proteins, Emulsifiers (Polysorbate 60, Mono- and diglycerides pf fatty acids, Soya lecithin), Acidity Regulators (Trisodium citrate, Disodium phosphate), Stabilisers (Calcium, Chloride, Methyl Cellulose, Hydroxpropyl methyl cellulose), Gelling Agent (Sodium alginate), Flavouring, Colour (Beta-carotene) ]], Stock Syrup (7%) [Water, GlucoseSyrup, Humectant (E422 Glycerol), Acidity Regulator (E330 Citric Acid), Preservative (E202 Potassium Sorbate).], Colour Sugar Strands (6.3%) [Sugar, Vegetable Oils (Coconut, Shea), Concentrates (Spirulina, Sweet Potato, Apple, Radish), Colours (Paprika Extract, Lutein), Stabiliser (Acacia Gum), Glazing Agent (Beeswax)], Mixed Fruit Jam (5.1%) [Glucose Fructose Syrup, Mixed Fruits [Apple (Preservative Sulphur Dioxide (Sulphites), Plum, Rhubard], Gelling Agent Pectin, Colour Anthocyanin, Citric Acid, Flavouring, Acidity Regulator Sodium Citrate, Preservative Potassium Sorbate], Icing Sheet & Ink_Sub (2.1%) [Icing Sheet (95.2%) [Sugar, Starch (E1422, E1412), Glycerol (E422), Water, Stabilizer (E414, E415, E460i) Dextrose, Emulsifiers (E435, E491, E471), Food Colour (E171), Citric Acid (E330) Preservative (E202)], Large Black Pack Of 5 [Water, Humectant (E422), Propylene Glycol, Preservative (E202), Food Colours (E122, E133, E102) Acidity Regulator (E330)], Edible Ink Black (0.95%) [Water, Humectant (E422) Propylene Glycol, Preservative (E202), Food Colours (E133, E124, E102) Acidity Regulator E330], Cyan Food Ink (0.95%) [Water, Humectant (E422), Propylene Glycol, Preservative (E202), Food Colours (E133, E124) Acidity Regulator E330.], Food Ink Magenta (0.95%) [Water, Humectant (E422) Propylene Glycol, Preservative (E202) Food Colours (E122, E124) Acidity Regulator (E330)], Edible Ink Yellow (0.95%) [Water, humectant (E422) propylene glycol, preservative (E202) food colours (E102) acidity regulator E330]], Pink Paste Colour (0.1%) [Vegetable Glycerine E422, Mono Propylene Glycol E1520, Silicon Dioxide E551, Colour: E129 Allura Red, E122 Carmoisine], Melon Paste Colour (0.1%) [Vegetable Glycerine E422, Mono Propylene Glycol E1520, Silicon Dioxide E551, E102 Tartrazine CI 19140] |
| Chocolate sponge<br>ingredients: | Chocolate Sponge_Sub (42%) [Chocolate Sponge Mix_Sub (73.7%) [Choc Cake Mix (33.3%) [Wheat Flour (with Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin), Sugar, Milk Protein, Rice Starch, Raising Agents (E450 Diphosphates, E500ii Sodium Hydrogen Carbonate), Fat Reduced Cocoa Powder, Emulsifiers (E475 Polyglycerol Esters Of Fatty Acids, E471 Mono And Diglycerides Of Fatty Acids, E481 Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate), Preservative (E202 Potassium Sorbate)], Egg Free Cake Box Chocolate Sponge Mix (33.3%) [Sugar, Wheat Flour (with Calcium, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin), Milk Protein, Raising Agents (Disodium Diphosphate, Sodium Bicarbonate), Fat Reduced Cocoa Powder(3%), Emulsifiers (Polyglycerol Esters Of Fatty Acids, Mono And Diglycerides Of Fatty Acids, Sodium Stearoyl 2 Lactylate), Cocoa Powder (2.5%), Skimmed Milk Powder, Whey (Milk) Powder (Milk), Chocolate (1%) [Sugar, Cocoa Mass, Fat Reduced Cocoa Powder], Dried Glucose Syrup, Wheat Starch, Vegetable Oil (Rapeseed), Preservative (Potassium Sorbate), Stabiliser (Xanthan Gum)Allergy Advice For Allergens, Including Cereals Containing Gluten, See Ingredients In Bold ], Eggfree Classic Chocolate Sponge Mix (33.3%) [Sugar, Wheat Flour (Wheat Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Niacin, Iron, Thiamin), Whey (Milk) Proteins (Milk), Emulsifiers (Rice Starch, E471, E475, E481), Cocoa Powder, Whey (Milk) Powder (Milk), Raising Agents (E450(i), E500(ii)), Rapeseed Oil, Skimmed Milk Powder, Salt]], Water (36.9%), Rapeseed Oil (0.25%) [Rapeseed Oil, Antifoaming Agent (E900)], Glycerine_Sub (0.25%) [GLYCERINE (50%) [NA], Glycerine (50%) [Glycerine Or Humectant E422]]], [Array ], Fresh Cream_Sub (25.5%) [Cream (33.3%) (Milk), Long Life Cream (33.3%) [Cream (Milk), Skimmed Milk, Stabiliser Carrageenan (E407)], High Performance Dairy Whipping Cream (33.3%) [Cream, Buttermilk (Milk), Buttermilk (Milk) Powder, Maltodextrin, Sodium Caseinate (Milk), Stabilisers E401, E331, E407, Emulsifiers E472b, E435]], Sweet Topping_Sub (11.6%) [Sweet Topping (100%) [Water, Fully and Partially Hydrogenated Vegetable oil (Palm Kernel), Dextrose, Sugar, Milk Proteins, Emulsifiers (Polysorbate 60, Mono- and diglycerides pf fatty acids, Soya lecithin), Acidity Regulators (Trisodium citrate, Disodium phosphate), Stabilisers (Calcium, Chloride, Methyl Cellulose, Hydroxpropyl methyl cellulose), Gelling Agent (Sodium alginate), Flavouring, Colour (Beta-carotene) ]], Dark Chocolate Cake Filling (8.5%) [Glucose Syrup, Water, Sweetened Condensed Milk (Milk, sugar, lactose)), Sugar, Humectant (E422 Glycerol (sunflower, Rapeseed, Soya)), Cocoa Mass, Palm Oil, Modified Maize Starch, Fat Reduced Cocoa Powder, Vegetarian Whey (Milk) Powder (Milk (Milk, sugar, lactose)), Cocoa Butter, Acidity Regulator (E575 Glucono Delta Lactone), Preservative (E202 Potassium Sorbate), Emulsifiers (E491 Sorbitan Monostearate, E322 SoyaLecithin), Natural Vanilla Flavouring], Stock Syrup (5.6%) [Water, GlucoseSyrup, Humectant (E422 Glycerol), Acidity Regulator (E330 Citric Acid), Preservative (E202 Potassium Sorbate).], Colour Sugar Strands (5%) [Sugar, Vegetable Oils (Coconut, Shea), Concentrates (Spirulina, Sweet Potato, Apple, Radish), Colours (Paprika Extract, Lutein), Stabiliser (Acacia Gum), Glazing Agent (Beeswax)], Icing Sheet & Ink_Sub (1.6%) [Icing Sheet (95.2%) [Sugar, Starch (E1422, E1412), Glycerol (E422), Water, Stabilizer (E414, E415, E460i) Dextrose, Emulsifiers (E435, E491, E471), Food Colour (E171), Citric Acid (E330) Preservative (E202)], Large Black Pack Of 5 [Water, Humectant (E422), Propylene Glycol, Preservative (E202), Food Colours (E122, E133, E102) Acidity Regulator (E330)], Edible Ink Black (0.95%) [Water, Humectant (E422) Propylene Glycol, Preservative (E202), Food Colours (E133, E124, E102) Acidity Regulator E330], Cyan Food Ink (0.95%) [Water, Humectant (E422), Propylene Glycol, Preservative (E202), Food Colours (E133, E124) Acidity Regulator E330.], Food Ink Magenta (0.95%) [Water, Humectant (E422) Propylene Glycol, Preservative (E202) Food Colours (E122, E124) Acidity Regulator (E330)], Edible Ink Yellow (0.95%) [Water, humectant (E422) propylene glycol, preservative (E202) food colours (E102) acidity regulator E330]], [Array ], Melon Paste Colour (0.08%) [Vegetable Glycerine E422, Mono Propylene Glycol E1520, Silicon Dioxide E551, E102 Tartrazine CI 19140], Pink Paste Colour (0.08%) [Vegetable Glycerine E422, Mono Propylene Glycol E1520, Silicon Dioxide E551, Colour: E129 Allura Red, E122 Carmoisine] |
- Can be collected last at your local cake box store
- Handmade
- Freshly baked in store
- Eggless cake
Best Super Mario 1st birthday cake idea
Tesco www.tesco.com
Get ready for an interesting journey with this Super Mario-themed cake. Inspired by the iconic video game and the new Super Mario movie, it features Mario, Luigi, and their bright adventures. We love that this cake has no artificial colours or flavours.
| Cake size and portions: | 16 servings |
| Ingredients: | Sugar, Wheat Flour (<strong>Wheat</strong> Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin), Rapeseed Oil, Pasteurised <strong>Egg</strong>, Glucose Syrup, Glucose-Fructose Syrup, Palm Oil, Raspberry Concentrate, Humectant (Glycerine), Palm Stearin, Maize Starch, Tapioca Starch, Raising Agents (Disodium Diphosphate, Sodium Hydrogen Carbonate), Emulsifiers (Mono- and Diglycerides of Fatty Acids, Sodium Stearoyl-2-Lactylate, Mono- and Diacetyltartaric Acid Esters of Mono- and Diglycerides of Fatty Acids, Sunflower Lecithins), Preservative (Potassium Sorbate), Salt, Gelling Agent (Pectins), Stabilisers (Xanthan Gum, Tragacanth), Acidity Regulators (Citric Acid, Sodium Citrates), Skimmed <strong>Milk</strong> Powder, Colours (Beetroot Red, Curcumin, Riboflavin), Dried <strong>Egg</strong> White, Spirulina Concentrate, Flavouring, Sweet Filling 12%, Raspberry Jam 8%<br> |
- This cake includes a sticker collar and a colouring scene on the base of the box.
The best Elephant 1st birthday cake
Haleh Cake www.halehcake.co.uk
If you’d like to stick to more of a chic colour palette for your little one’s party then a grey and gold theme could be a good idea. We love the grey and gold hot air balloons on this design, topped with a cute elephant wearing a party hat. You can add your own personalisation and this will be so easy to pair with gorgeous modern decorations such as grey bunting or gold table confetti.
| Cake size and portions: | Vary |
| Ingredients: | Vary |
- Intricately piped buttercream designs
The best Toy Story 1st birthday cake idea
Baker Days www.bakerdays.com
Reach for the stars and celebrate with this fantastic Woody Tiered Cake! Make this Woody-themed cake extra adventurous by adding your child's name. You can choose the number of tiers, and the topper can be saved as a keepsake.
| Cake size and portions: | Single tier - Serves 10<br>Two-tier - Serves 30<br>Three-tier - Serves 75 |
| Ingredients: | Multiple ingredients, depending on the filling and sponge selected |
The best 1st birthday cake idea for dancers
Liggys Cakeswww.liggyscakes.co.uk
Do you have a little ballet dancer in the house? A Ballet Slippers birthday cake with handmade sugar ballet shoes and pastel pink and lilac sugar ruffles is perfect for your tiny dancer. The cake is iced in fondant and finished with a non-edible gold name cake charm to make your child's name stand out. Bonus: You can keep the cake charm for future birthday cakes!
| Cake size and portions: | Serves 25<br> |
| Ingredients: | Multiple ingredients, depending on the filling and sponge selected |
The best Disney princess 1st birthday cake idea
Liggys Cakeswww.liggyscakes.co.uk
A princess and the frog 3 layered cake, with a yummy sponge cake finished and lilac buttercream and hand-cut edible characters from the Princess and the Frog. You will get to choose from vanilla, chocolate, red velvet, lemon and more, plus you can add a personalised message to your cake stand.
| Cake size and portions: | Serves 15 |
| Ingredients: | Multiple ingredients, depending on the filling and sponge selected |
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Madagascar cake
The best 1st birthday cake for adventure
Amys Bakehousewww.amysbakehouse.co.uk
Take a journey in the wild with this intriguing and funny Madagascar movie-themed cake. Get ready to move it, move it, with every delicious bite that your guests take.
| Cake size and portions: | 5" - Serves 14<br>6" - Serves 24<br>8" - Serves 40<br> |
| Ingredients: | Fillings contain:<br>Vanilla buttercream: soya<br>Lotus biscoff spread: soya, gluten (wheat)<br>Milk chocolate: milk, soya, may contain hazelnuts<br>Cookies & cream + oreo chunks: soya, gluten (wheat), may contain milk<br>Nutella: hazelnuts, milk soya<br>Kinder spread: milk, hazelnuts, soya, may contain other nuts |
The best 1st birthday cake idea for counting
Amy Bakes www.amysbakehouse.co.uk
Make your child's day special with a Number Blocks-themed cake. This cake is inspired by the much-beloved animated TV series and brings the fun-talking characters to life. Matching cupcakes are also available.
| Cake size and portions: | 6" - Serves 16-20 portions<br>8" - 28-32 portions<br>10" 55-60 portions<br>8" - 6" 2 tier - 45-50 portions |
| Ingredients: | Fillings contain:<br>Vanilla buttercream: soya<br>Lotus biscoff spread: soya, gluten (wheat)<br>Milk chocolate: milk, soya, may contain hazelnuts<br>Cookies & cream + oreo chunks: soya, gluten (wheat), may contain milk<br>Nutella: hazelnuts, milk soya<br>Kinder spread: milk, hazelnuts, soya, may contain other nuts |
The best 1st birthday cake idea for Cocomelon fans
Amy Bakes www.amysbakehouse.co.uk
This themed cake brings the most cherished world of Cocomelon to reality at your child's birthday bash. This lovely design features the loveable characters from the kid's favourite show, making it the right centrepiece for a fun and colourful event.
| Cake size and portions: | 6" - Serves 16-20 portions<br>8" - 28-32 portions<br>10" 55-60 portions<br>8" - 6" 2 tier - 45-50 portions |
| Ingredients: | Fillings contain:<br>Vanilla buttercream: soya<br>Lotus biscoff spread: soya, gluten (wheat)<br>Milk chocolate: milk, soya, may contain hazelnuts<br>Cookies & cream + oreo chunks: soya, gluten (wheat), may contain milk<br>Nutella: hazelnuts, milk soya<br>Kinder spread: milk, hazelnuts, soya, may contain other nuts |
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Paw Patrol Cake
The best Paw Patrol 1st birthday cake idea
Amy Bakes www.amysbakehouse.co.uk
Give your child's celebration a positive and unforgettable adventure with the Paw Patrol-themed cake. It comes with their favourite pups, and a delightful treat for your little adventurers.
| Cake size and portions: | 6" - Serves 16-20 portions<br>8" - 28-32 portions<br>10" 55-60 portions<br>8" - 6" 2 tier - 45-50 portions |
| Ingredients: | Fillings contain:<br>Vanilla buttercream: soya<br>Lotus biscoff spread: soya, gluten (wheat)<br>Milk chocolate: milk, soya, may contain hazelnuts<br>Cookies & cream + oreo chunks: soya, gluten (wheat), may contain milk<br>Nutella: hazelnuts, milk soya<br>Kinder spread: milk, hazelnuts, soya, may contain other nuts |
Best photo 1st birthday cake idea
www.flavourtownbakery.co.uk
It’s all about YOU LITTLE ONE! Choose your favourite photo that means so much to you, and have it printed using edible ink and pop it on top of your chosen cake. With a selection of epic cakes, all you'll have to do is select your flavour and upload a photo.
| Cake size and portions: | 6"- Serves 6-10 generous portions<br>8" - Serves 12-18 generous portions<br> |
| Ingredients: | Sponge: Four layers of our super moist vegan Madagascan vanilla seed sponge.<br><br>Filling: Filled with our creamy plant-based vanilla buttercream.<br><br>Frosting: Frosted and finished with our whipped Madagascan vanilla<br><br> Vegan buttercream is made with Tate and Lyle icing sugar and Naturli plant butter. (no nuts)<br><br>Decoration: Finished with handmade fondant eyes, ears and horn decorations and sumptuous swirls of vegan vanilla buttercream. |
- You can include a photograph of your little one.
- You can add a personalised message.
- London delivery is available
Best unicorn 1st birthday cake idea
www.flavourtownbakery.co.uk
If your little one is already a fan of unicorns and all things pink, this truly scrumptious plant-based unicorn cake will add that extra sparkle to the party. With four layers of vegan Madagascan vanilla seed sponge, this creamy plant-based vanilla buttercream will have all your guests coming back for more.
| Cake size and portions: | 6"- Serves 6-10 generous portions<br>8" - Serves 12-18 generous portions<br>10" - Serves 28-34 generous portions |
| Ingredients: | <strong>Sponge:</strong> Four layers of our super moist vegan Madagascan vanilla seed sponge.<br><br><strong>Filling:</strong> Filled with our creamy plant-based vanilla buttercream.<br><br><strong>Frosting:</strong> Frosted and finished with our whipped Madagascan vanilla vegan buttercream, made with Tate and Lyle icing sugar and Naturli plant butter. (no nuts)<br><br><strong>Decoration:</strong> Finished with handmade fondant eyes, ears and horn decorations and sumptuous swirls of vegan vanilla buttercream. |
- Suitable for vegans
- Only London delivery is available
1st birthday cake alternatives
Not everyone likes cake (believe it or not), so why not treat your family and friends to a delicious alternative on your little one's birthday?
Best for birthday cookies
Blondie's Kitchenwww.blondieskitchen.co.uk
Packed with white chocolate chunks and decorated with vanilla icing and colourful sprinkles, this Blondie's Kitchen cookie is perfect for a birthday celebration. You can also add three words to be piped in yummy chocolate fudge icing.
Reviewed by our Commercial Content Writer, Arabella Horspool: "This Blondie's Kitchen cookie makes a wonderful gift for foodies. The cookie is nice and chunky and contains a generous amount of white chocolate. Yum!"
How far in advance should you order a 1st birthday cake?
We recommend placing your order at least two weeks to ensure availability and allow time for customisations. There's nothing worse than panicking that you don't have a cake a week before the party.
What size cake do need for a 1st birthday party?
The size depends on the number of guests. A 6-inch cake typically serves 10-12 people, while a 10-inch cake can serve up to 30. We think tiered cakes are an elegant choice for larger parties as they make a real statement.
Adejumoke Ilori is a Commercial Content Writer for Mother&Baby. She is a mum to a little girl and has worked for various digital platform. She has produced content that empowers women from all walks of life by sharing real life stories based on relationships, loving yourself and motherhood. She has also worked for OK! and New Magazine, writing product reviews, covering fashion and beauty, the latest celebrity news and lifestyle. Adejumoke enjoys spending quality time at home with her daughter creating precious memories – doing things like spa nights and grabbing popcorn and cuddling up.