FAQ
Where did the birthday cake tradition originate?
What are the biggest birthday cake trends?
The year's biggest birthday cake trends revolve mostly around popular movies and TV shows, famous characters, and adorable creatures, like unicorns. Artsy cakes are still going strong with lots of geometric shapes, hand-painted touches, and floral art being used to decorate desserts. But no matter the theme, you'll find that most birthday cakes these days are colorful, indulgent, and perfectly over-the-top.
How do you bake a birthday cake from scratch?
It's easy to buy cake mix in a box, but for an extraspecial celebration, try making one from scratch. The difference is that you'll be combining your own dry ingredients rather than using those from the package — and your cake will be even more delicious. This moist yellow cake recipe will take you less than an hour from start to finish and requires fewer than 10 ingredients.
Can you freeze birthday cake?
Yes, you can freeze birthday cake! The cake, like many other baked goods, can be frozen for three to four months. You'll want to properly cover your birthday cake in plastic wrap before placing in the freezer to keep as much air out as possible. When you're ready to dig in, just take it out of the freezer, remove the wrap, and leave it at room temperature to thaw for a few hours.
What's the best way to store a homemade birthday cake?
If you're planning to save your birthday cake before serving or even hold onto it after the celebration, you'll want to first cover it tightly in plastic wrap to keep it from drying out. The cake can then be stored at room temperature or in the fridge. Cakes that include fresh fruit, buttercream, or cream cheese frosting should always be stored in the fridge.
How long does birthday cake last?
A properly stored homemade birthday cake can still be eaten after three to four days, though cakes that are made with fresh fruit, buttercream, or cream cheese frosting have a shorter shelf life of about two days.
How do you make homemade frosting?
What's the best way to cut a birthday cake?
There actually is a right way to cut a round cake! Instead of cutting triangular slices like most, start by making two straight cuts down the center and removing the large rectangular piece. Cut that in half, and it's ready to serve. Then, you'll want to use a rubber band to secure each half of the cake back together and make the same center cut. Repeat these steps until you've created perfectly rectangular pieces out of the entire cake!
How do you make homemade funfetti cake?