Quick answer
What cake should I bake for a birthday?
A sponge with cream and fruit or a chocolate cake; both look festive and you can make them at home. Keep the decorating simple: fruit, chocolate shavings and candles do the job on their own.
Birthday Cakes & Party Recipes
Birthday Cakes & Party Recipes
A birthday stands on its cake, and an easy birthday cake is something you can make at home. Bake the sponge the day before and leave it wrapped in the fridge overnight; it slices more cleanly the next day. Add the frosting and decorations on the day of the party. Here you'll find a carrot cake with quark, a chocolate cake with raspberry pralines and more recipes we're adding. Savory canapés and open sandwiches belong on the table around the cake. For decorating, our shop has piping nozzles, piping bags, sprinkles, edible gold and cupcake cases, in case muffins replace the cake.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I decorate a birthday cake easily?
Smooth the frosting with a spatula and pipe rosettes around the edge with an open star nozzle. Write the message with a round nozzle. Then add fruit, sprinkles or a few flakes of edible gold. Put the candles in right before serving.
How much food should I make for guests?
Plan on about 4 to 6 savory pieces and 2 to 3 sweet ones per person, plus the cake. Make a few extra open sandwiches; food disappears faster at a party than you expect.
How long does a cake with frosting keep?
Keep it covered in the fridge. Eat a cake with whipped cream or mascarpone within two days; one with buttercream keeps a little longer, but it still belongs in the fridge. Don't leave it out in the warm for more than two hours.