It's time to make a wish! We found the best birthday cakes for delivery, whether you're celebrating your special day or a loved one's.
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If you’ve ever dreamed about indulging in one of Duff Goldman’s famous bakes, now you can. This Happy Birthday cake doesn’t just look pretty, it tastes great, too. Each layer of golden butter vanilla cake is topped with purple buttercream filling. It’s a fun yet stunning birthday cake for delivery option that doubles as a gift for him, gift for her—or gift for yourself!
You can’t go wrong with a classic birthday cake. This chocolate layer cake from Harry & David is filled with a cocoa cream cheese filling and topped with festive confetti sprinkles. Pair slices with one of our favorite vanilla ice cream brands to offset the decadence.
Fruit lovers, this one’s for you. Bake Me a Wish takes moist layers of confetti cake and pairs it with a strawberry filling and frosting for a berry delicious birthday cake. A festive box and customizable card complete the sweet gift. Oh, and if you’re looking to bake your own, check out the best confetti cake mix.
We bet you’ve seen this over-the-top Milk Bar birthday cake on your Instagram feed. Created by the queen of naked cakes, Christina Tosi, this towering beauty combines vanilla cake layers, swaths of sweet frosting, crunchy cookie crumbs and rainbow sprinkles. It’s available in chocolate and gluten-free varieties, too.
Skip the reservation. You can order The Cheesecake Factory’s celebration cheesecake directly from Harry & David. Each decadent slice features cheesecake, vanilla sponge and three flavors of mousse. For their birthday dinner, make one of these copycat recipes from The Cheesecake Factory. Pair it with a birthdate candle to make all their wishes come true!
Now this is one of the cutest birthday cakes for delivery. If you have a college student or loved one on your list who may not have the room (or stomach) for an entire birthday cake, this birthday cake in a mug has your back. All the fix-ins, including chocolate cake mix, sprinkles and a candle are included. They just have to add an egg, oil and water! It’s complete with an adorable mug they can use for years to come. It doubles as a last-minute birthday gift idea, too.
Eat the rainbow on your birthday with the help of this colorful cake from The Goddess and Grocer. Six layers of vibrantly hued vanilla cake are sure to please kids and adults alike. Discover more fun rainbow recipes.
We love the simple yet elegant look of Magnolia Bakery’s celebration cake. The pastel frosting is perfect for spring celebrations! (Don’t forget to add some of their to-die-for banana pudding to your cart, too.)
Birthday cakes for delivery for kids at heart, check! The birthday girl (or boy) gets first pick of these mouthwatering minis from Georgetown Cupcake. Each 12-pack includes three each of vanilla, milk chocolate and double milk chocolate flavors. Here are more birthday gift ideas for kids and for friends and family.
Need a birthday cake delivery for a Barefoot Contessa fan? They’ll drool over this coconut cake developed by the one and only Ina Garten. Throwing a birthday party? Check out these fun birthday party favor ideas for adults.
When you can’t choose between treats, enjoy the best of both worlds with Ferrara Bakery’s cannoli cream cake. This luscious birthday cake is topped with a mound of mini cannoli!
Is your bestie always adding a cake pop to her Starbucks order? If so, treat your best friend to this pack of pops from Harry & David. She’ll enjoy 10 chocolate-covered confections, each decorated for her big day.
This is a fall birthday cake you have to see to believe. Crafted by the PieCaken Bakeshop, this over-the-top tiered treat includes pecan pie, pumpkin pie, spice cake, cinnamon buttercream and apple pie filling. Wow! You’ll want to invite all your friends to this birthday party. One of our writers tried the epic PieCaken—here’s what they thought.
You can’t go wrong with a classic like chocolate, vanilla or Funfetti. The best birthday cake is one that suits the guest of honor’s taste! Popular choices include layered cakes with buttercream frosting, rich red velvet or a fruity lemon or strawberry cake.
Not a fan of traditional cake? Try birthday cupcakes, cake pops, brownies, cookies or even a donut tower! These alternatives are fun, easy to serve and just as festive.
Right now, vintage-style piped cakes, minimalist Korean bento cakes and over-the-top drip cakes are everywhere. You’ll also see lots of bold colors, edible flowers and custom character or theme cakes.
Chocolate cake is a crowd-pleaser for a reason—it’s rich, familiar and hard to resist. Vanilla with buttercream or Funfetti are also safe bets that appeal to both kids and adults.
