Although having themed parties doesn't have to stop just because your child has reached the tween or teen years, it is common for themes to be few and far between in favor of a more general birthday party, which means a more general cake that still feels fun and age-appropriate. If you're throwing your tween or teen a birthday party and need some inspiration for the best part of the party — that fluffy, frosted cake — look no further!
From understated ideas and pretty designs for simpler kiddos to more intricate ideas for those kids who still want a bit of a theme, there's a cool cake idea here for any tween or teen's next birthday party.
Those chunks of frosting look delectable!
Ba-dum, ba-dum!
This understated design is so pretty.
Cake that looks like a doughnut? Sign us up.
A colorful cake topped with macarons sounds like heaven to us.
This intricate cake is worth it for the surprise inside!
Like real ice cream cake but not.
How CUTE is this cake?!
This gorgeous cake looks delish!
So cute!
What's a birthday dessert spread without cake and doughnuts?
The only thing better than a classic unicorn cake is a fat unicorn cake.
All of the best parts of a movie night on a cake!
Channel your teen's favorite food in cake form.
The colors on this cake are insanely gorgeous!
The only thing better than cake is candy — and this cake has both!
Because it's already seeped into every other aspect of their lives, why not their birthday cake?
We love the topper on this blue and white drip cake.
A cake of them in their natural habitat is both hilarious and adorable.
This cake steals the show!
We love the idea of covering their initial with all the things they love — like this sports cake.
The one where your child has a birthday they'll never forget.
Highlight their texting habits in a lighthearted way.
Edible makeup might be the best kind of makeup, now that we think about it.
There's nothing prickly about this cake.
Make a cake out of their video game system of choice, or simply its controller.
There are so many color options with a cake like this!
Whatever their favorite M&M's flavor, it'll look so cool on this cake.