Birthday Recipes

Grab your party hat! Everything you need to plan the best party is right here, from photo-worthy birthday cake recipes (or the best cakes from stores, if that’s your thing) to extra-special birthday dinner ideas.

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    The Best Birthday Cake Ideas

    Blow out the candles and make a wish. These tasty birthday cake ideas, from fudgy chocolate to pink lemonade, will make every celebration special.

    85 Kids Birthday Party Food Ideas

    Scratching your head when it comes to what to serve at your kid's party? We're here to help! Here are...




    Vanilla Frosting

    Don't know how to make icing for cake but don't want to settle for store-bought frosting? This four-ingredient easy vanilla...

    S’mores Cake

    With this s'mores cake, you can enjoy all the ooey-gooey goodness of everyone's favorite campfire treat without setting foot into...


    Chocolate Lava Cookies

    These rich chocolate lava cookies have a luscious molten chocolate fudge center that's decadent and divine.

    Ube Cookies

    Ube cookies are soft, chewy and filled generously with ube jam. White chocolate chips are studded throughout the cookies with...


    Orange Snow Balls

    2 reviews

    These snow balls are perfectly sweet with just a hint of tart orange flavor. Everyone loves them, and I always...


    Sausage, Peppers and Potatoes

    10 reviews

    This easy one-pan sausage, peppers and potatoes bake is a rustic, cozy meal that makes any weeknight feel special.


    Waffled Grilled Cheese

    Waffled grilled cheese is the crispy, melty and savory upgrade you and your waffle maker have been waiting for.

    Magic Cookies

    5 reviews

    Magic cookies transform the famous seven-layer bars into individual cookies chock-full of coconut, chocolate chips, butterscotch, cashews and more.


    Sourdough Brownies

    Sourdough brownies are some of the fudgiest bars you'll ever taste.


    Smith Island Cake

    Meet Smith Island cake—a beloved Maryland dessert that's rooted in community and coated in chocolate.


    Dubai Chocolate Strawberry Parfaits

    2 reviews

    This easy recipe for Dubai chocolate strawberry parfaits is a fresh, fruity twist on the viral chocolate bar from Dubai.


    Cherry Pie Cocktail

    Sipping on this cherry pie cocktail might just fool you into thinking you're indulging in a real slice of sweet...

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    Lucy Wang’s Rainbow Mochi Rice Krispies

    1 review

    Rainbow mochi Rice Krispies is an Asian-inspired twist on a classic treat. Mochi is made of rice flour, so this...


    Rhubarb Margarita

    Our rhubarb margarita is perfect for patio season brunches or any day that needs a little sparkle. It's equal parts...


    20 Birthday Party Favors for Adults

    We found plenty of party favors for adults that guests will love! Choose from homemade treats, drink gifts and thoughtful...


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    Lucy Wang’s Ice Cream Cake Pops

    1 review

    Are you still bringing store-bought cupcakes to birthdays and baby showers? Try this recipe instead, because I guarantee you it’s...


    Air-Fryer Cinnamon Rolls

    When you want a fresh, hot, frosted pastry in the morning, make these easy air-fryer cinnamon rolls. The air fryer...


    Campari Spritz

    The Campari spritz is your ticket to an instant Italian vacation—no passport required. With just three ingredients and a recipe...


    Chocolate Tres Leches Cake

    2 reviews

    Put a decadent, chocolate-lovers twist on a Latin American classic with this chocolate tres leches cake recipe.


    Dulce de Leche Cake

    With three fluffy cake layers and a creamy frosting with notes of caramel, this dulce de leche cake is sure...


    Green Velvet Cupcakes

    1 review

    These moist and fluffy green velvet cupcakes with cream cheese frosting will leave your old-fashioned red velvet recipe green with...

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    Strawberry Agua Fresca

    Water, sugar, strawberries and lime juice are all you need to make a refreshing summer drink. It only takes 20...


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    Cake Pops

    2 reviews

    Cake pops will satisfy everyone's sweet tooth. Learn how to make cake pops that are easy and delicious for any...


    Homemade Moon Pies

    My husband loved moon pies when he was a child, and he loves this homemade version now. Add jam or...


    Ding Dong Cake

    This heavenly Ding Dong cake is equal parts chocolate, vanilla cream filling and pure grade school nostalgia.


    Coal Miners Chocolate Cake

    3 reviews

    This old-fashioned recipe for coal miners chocolate cake is Appalachia's fuss-free version of Black Forest cake.


    Swedish Visiting Cake

    6 reviews

    This old-fashioned Swedish visiting cake recipe is infused with almond flavor and has a sweet and crunchy almond topping.