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S'Mores Birthday Sundae

OK, these aren't birthday cakes per say, but we like to think of them as a version of ice cream cake! Moms have it tough enough planning birthday parties for their kids without worrying about making or buying a cake, too. This birthday recipe is just as sweet and one-of-a-kind as a themed out birthday cake and guests of all ages will enjoy it.

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Our Favorite Celebrity Birthday Cakes

Celebrity birthday cakes are some of the most outrageous eye candy in the dessert world and we've rounded up our favorite celeb birthday cakes in this slideshow. These celebs make the list because their cakes are as over-the-top as they are!

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Chocolate Cake Ice Cream Shake

Ice cream birthday cakes are often the biggest crowd-pleaser. We're loving the idea of serving your birthday guests their ice cream cake in a glass. Contributor Coryanne Ettiene shares her secret recipe.

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Easy Homemade Ice Cream Birthday Cake

Homemade ice cream birthday cake is a treat worthy of such a celebration. While you might be intimidated of such a homemade dessert, we've got a simple how-to for making your own that you'll be over your fear in no time!

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Basic Frosting Recipes

Birthday cakes aren't fully dressed without some frosting! Here, three of our go-to basic frosting recipes - buttercream, cream cheese and whipped cream -that will delight anyone and add a special homemade touch to even a plain store-brought birthday cake.

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Easy Chocolate Cheesecake

It's hard to say no to cheesecake. It's even harder when that cheesecake is super easy to make! Try this great Easy Chocolate Cheesecake recipe, and customize it to your own taste by using your favorite kind of cookie crust.

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Classic Pineapple Upside Down Cake Recipe Using Natural Ingredients

Whether you're celebrating a birthday or National Pineapple Upside Down Cake day on April 20th, this cake recipe is a naturally sweet treat for the whole family. Contributor Karen Perkins takes her grandmother's recipe to a new level with natural ingredients for the same great taste, but higher quality bite.

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Basic Carrot Cake Recipe

Carrot cake is one of those dessert recipes you really have to have a taste for to enjoy. It's as sweet as it is savory, as light as it is dense. While we don't often crave a slice, when we do, this recipe hits the spot like no other. It's simply scrumptious!

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Silver Ombre Cake

You wouldn't believe how easy it is to create a show-stopping cake to wow party guests. Within an hour or so, using personalized M&Ms and a cake box mix, you can whip up a trendy ombre-style birthday cake.

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