65 of the Very Best Cake Ideas For Your Birthday Boy
Snips and snails and puppy dog tails . . . our little boys are made of oh so much more! Whether he's a superhero-in-training, an aficionado of all things that go, or an adventurous safari seeker, we've dug up some of the best birthday cakes out there for boys of all ages. Keep reading, and get inspired for his big day! Sources: Keren Precel Events, Amy Atlas, Instagram user _kamicakes_, Flickr user Sugar Daze, Style Me Gorgeous, and White Lilac, Inc.
Avenging Dessert
We love how this cake features multiple characters from The Avengers. Source: Instagram user cheejuen
Mod Elephant
Can a first birthday party be modern, fun, and sophisticated all at once? Oh yeah! This fondant-covered cake made just for the birthday boy is the perfect combination of sweet and modern. Source: Dulce Sobre Mesa
Heroes in Hiding
These guys can't expose their true identity. Source: Instagram user birds_go_tweet
A Pasta-Themed Cake
Dinner for dessert? You have to look carefully to see that this Italian-themed party actually served up a cake with a spaghetti and meatballs fondant topper as dessert. Source: Ham & Pea Design & Paperie
A Lorax-Inspired Cake
For a Lorax-inspired birthday party, the bakery made a basic blue-and-green tiered cake, and then the mom decorated it with 3D Lorax, Barbaloot, and Humming Fish cake toppers. Source: The Party Wall
The Captain Conquers
How cute is this cake topper? Source: Instagram user APhoto
Baby's First Ride
Evoke nostalgia with a vintage-inspired birthday. A sweet toy tricycle make this simple cake even more special. Source: Style Me Gorgeous
Construction-Themed Cake
No need to go overboard when designing a cake. For this construction-themed party, a simple chocolate cake was elevated with a dump-truck topper and a caution sign. Source: Inspired by This
A Pirate Ship Cake to Inspire a Tiny Crew
This homemade confection, made by creatively cutting up a larger sheet cake, is just what every pirate captain needs at his birthday party. Source: Pencil Shavings
Flying High
Spider-Man soars above the city. Source: Instagram user _kamicakes_
A Tower of Power
Which superhero will rise to the top? Source: Instagram user delicious__baking
Start Your Engines
Little NASCAR fans will have their engines revving when they set their sights on this Hot Wheels cake. With a grass-like top and real race cars to play with, it's sure to be a hit with fans of high-speed chases. Source: Flickr user Sugar Daze
A Marvel(ous) Cake
This three-layer cake features some of Marvel's most powerful heroes. Source: Instagram user marinamariutti
Nautical Pirate Cake
Ahoy, mateys! A blue-and-red towering cake with bunting and a pirate's ship won't scare little mates, but it will draw them to the sweets table!Source: Pink Piggy Design
Buzz Lightyear
Blast off with this awesome inspiration for a Buzz Lightyear cake. Source: Instagram user tadacakesbyjody
A Superhero Cake
"Our local Super Target sold a round two-layer white cake for $12, and we embellished it to look like a custom decorated superhero cake," Maureen Anders says of the cake for her superhero-themed party. The party planner added a chevron ribbon, a yellow Lemonhead candy border, and a printable skyline to jazz up the cake. Source: Anders Ruff
Gotham City
Your hero is sure to protect this cake. Source: Instagram user brenduh6
Mickey Mouse Fondant Cake
Sometimes nothing beats a classic! Source: Sweet Eats Cakes
Spider-Man
Fondant is the key to this super creation. Source: Instagram user marie_cakes
Set Sail!
Constructing a boat is extra fun if the pieces are edible. This is sure to be a memorable treat long after your tot has grown up. Source: Flickr user ldodds
Peter Pan Cake
A simple blue cake with a few added stars quickly transforms into a scene from Peter Pan's flight with the addition of a few cutouts flying high above.
A Yummy Yoda
We love this colorful cake featuring the wisest Jedi in the galaxy. Source: Instagram user alexsandravanina
Edible Emblems
This is a simple way to showcase all of your child's favorite heroes. Source: Instagram user sweetcitycakes_
A Classic Race Car Cake
For a retro race car party, this three-tiered cake — complete with checkerboard flags and a vintage car — was the perfect way to celebrate the birthday boy. Source: Keren Precel Events
Luke Skywalker
The film's main character is the star of this creation. Source: Instagram user kerrycakelady
The Death Star
The only thing you'll die of here is a sugar overdose. Source: Instagram user sandystreats
Triple-Tiered Fun
Sesame Street provides the inspiration for this creation. Source: Instagram user pretty_n_pink_kakes
Classics in Cake
The classic superheroes come together for someone's birthday dessert. Source: Instagram user abbaba_
The Hulk
This five-tier cake shows the many sides of Bruce Banner. Source: Instagram user cupcakesdabianca
Modern Geometric Cake
This fun modern, geometric cake was lovingly created by Helen of Kiss My Cakes. Source: Hostess With the Mostess
Spidey Sense
Supertalented bakers can challenge themselves with this bust. Source: Instagram user becs2788
Fun Animal Birthday Cake
Let's roar! Baby animal themes are very popular to celebrate a child's first (or second) birthday party. Make your party unforgettable with a showstopping cake like this fondant-embellished animal birthday cake. Source: Pink Cake Box
Simple and Sweet
It doesn't get easier than this! Source: Instagram user loveofsugar
A Super Crew
Why limit your cake to one hero? Source: Instagram user kueimut
Super Mario Fun
You can almost hear the theme song playing upon setting eyes on this magnificent Super Mario Bros. cake. With an authentic-looking Mario and plenty of mushrooms, it will be the little gamer's favorite cake ever! Source: Flickr user Fays cakes
Angry Birds Cake
A two-tiered cake with molded chocolate and fondant scenery features 3D fondant birds and game elements by Lynlee's Petite Cakes. Source: Banner Events
An "S" on the Chest
This cake is inspired by Superman's iconic "S." Source: Instagram user 54hil
Millennium Falcon
Jump on board this sweet ship! Source: Instagram user daft_ginger
The Caped Crusader
The cape really completes this Batman cake. Source: Instagram user ala7awaj
Worlds Collide
This cake features our favorite things: Star Wars and Legos. Source: Instagram user cakes_delights7
Boom! Boom! Pow!
We love this cake's use of common comic-book lingo. Source: Instagram user lilykinsdesserts
Too. Many. Cookies.
Is there such a thing as too much of a good thing when it comes to this Cookie Monster cake? Source: Instagram user constancegailley
Here Comes Superman
This cake screams "Superman!" Source: Instagram user nafhir
Tasty Web
This Spider-Man cake is picture-perfect! Source: Instagram user bomb_dizzle
The Bat Signal
This cake summons your tot's favorite superhero! Source: Instagram user ms_tdub
Birthday Touchdown
This football is a champion of cakes. Source: Flickr user Samdogs
Tigger-ific!
Put a bounce in your birthday boy's (or girl's) step with this awesome orange Tigger cake. Source: Instagram user chefsilvanazanella
Chewbacca Cake
Who thought a hairy beast could look so tasty? Source: Instagram user superbakedgoods
It's a Bird, It's a Plane . . .
Planes fans will appreciate Dusty Crophopper and El Chupacabra in fondant form. Source: Instagram user vintagecookiesbypelin
R2-D2
The most delicious droid you'll ever see! Source: Instagram user thecakeshop1
Sweet Shield
Rather than model the cake after Captain America, this baker used the superhero's shield as inspiration. Source: Instagram user TheLovelyCakeCompany
Out-of-This-World Space Party
Three, two, one, blast off! You can't take a child to the moon (yet), but you can still create an outer-space birthday party theme that's out of this world! Source: Amy Atlas
Costume Change
This cake perfectly captures Clark Kent's transformation into Superman. Source: Instagram user o4cake
An Elephant and Balloon Cake
How sweet was this awesome elephant-topped first-birthday cake that featured the party's big themes — elephants, chevrons, and balloons? Source: Oh So Chic Celebrations
Lego Luke
What's not to love about this Lego-laced cake?! Source: Instagram user simplysweetbyhelen
To Infinity . . . and Beyond!
Adding a toy version of a character to a movie-themed cake not only adds some dimension to the confection, but it also serves as a gift for the celebrant, too! Source: Flickr user kristinausk
Tasty Nemesis
A superhero would be nothing without his archenemies, right? Source: Instagram user marie_cakes
Up, Up, and Away!
This Up-themed cake is a serious jaw-dropper. Source: Instagram user _everythingdisney
Cake at Work
For a construction-themed birthday party, the cake was frosted very simply and then decorated with mini construction signs. To connect the signs, the hostess used Strawz she found in the Art Institute of Chicago's museum shop. Source: Wants and Wishes Design
Colorful Heroes
The best thing about a superhero? His wardrobe! Source: Instagram user dsignercakes
All Aboard!
The sweetest tiered choo-choo cake (and a smash cake to match!). Source: White Lilac, Inc.
Darth Vader
No lightsabers needed to cut this cake. Source: Instagram user 3katrine
Vintage Airplane Cake
With smooth lines and some vintage plane accents, these retro cakes are the perfect centerpiece for an airline-inspired soiree. Source: Posh Paperie
Soccer Star Mickey and Friends
Who says Mickey can't act as a soccer ref? Check out the detail on this intricate cake. Source: Instagram user dilizieepasticci
Give Him a Hand
The Hulk knows how to make a sweet entrance. Source: Instagram user jules0455