How to Choose the Perfect Birthday Cake for Every Age

No two birthdays are the same, and neither are their cakes. From toddlers to grandparents, every milestone deserves a cake that feels special, looks amazing, and tastes incredible.

Here’s how to pick the perfect birthday cake for every age.

Ages 1–5: Colour, Fun and Easy Slices

For little ones, it’s all about the wow factor. Think bright colours, fun shapes and themes they adore, from dinosaurs to unicorns or superheroes.
Our Racing Track Birthday Cake and Unicorn Sheet Cake are crowd-pleasers for young kids.

Ages 6–12: Character Cakes Rule

At this age, the birthday cake becomes the party’s centrepiece. Popular picks include Unicorn Cakes, Spiderman Cakes or themed photo cakes that match their party decorations.

Teenagers: Style Meets Taste

Teens love a cake that feels a bit more grown-up, like sleek chocolate mud cakes, red velvet, or number cakes that make the milestone feel official.

Adults: Sophistication or Something Fun

For adults, it’s often about flavour first, think chocolate mud, vanilla sponge, or classic black forest.
For milestone birthdays (18ths, 21sts, 40ths), add a personalised topper or even go bold with a photo cake that sparks conversation.

For the Young at Heart

Celebrating grandparents or great-grandparents? A traditional sponge never fails to be light, elegant, and perfect with a cuppa.

No matter the age, Ferguson Plarre makes it simple with a large range of cakes including customisable birthday cakes where you can choose your design, flavour and add a message.