5 Quick Birthday Cakes For First-time Bakers Who Want to Bake Up A Storm At Home

Baking is easy—that is what pro chefs and gray-haired moms on the internet will tell you. And guess what? They are right, unless you end up landing on some click-bait content that does anything but help with easy cakes for beginner-level baking.

After all, what’s better than cake to christen someone’s special day? While life’s problems cannot be magically fixed, you can escape them for a few moments on the sinfully delicious wings of some baked goodness.

While there is no strict rule to baking a cake, simplicity is key, especially if you are a novice baker. Here are some tips for baking your first birthday cake:

• Start with a classic cake recipe, like vanilla or chocolate cake. Don't try to bake a multi-layer cake yet; those need more time and skills.
• Read the recipe all the way through, and then read it again, before starting. Make sure you have all the ingredients measured out to leave zero room for errors.
• Grease and flour your cake pans well so the cake plops off easily. You can also line the pans with parchment paper for easy removal.
• Use an electric mixer to cream butter and sugar well, until light and fluffy. If you do not have one, the regular whisk will do.
• Add dry and wet ingredients alternately in batches, beating just until combined after each addition. Overmixing can make the cake dense.
• Bake according to the recipe's temperature and time recommendations. Insert a toothpick into the cake to check if it is done. The toothpick should come out clean.
• Put frosting on the cakes only when they have cooled completely to prevent the frosting from sliding off.

Now that you are armed with these tips and tricks, let’s get to these easy cakes for beginner bakers! Remember to consider the dietary restrictions and taste preferences of the person for whom you are baking the birthday cake:

1. Chocolate Blueberry Cake

Blueberries and chocolate make for a divine combination, second only to strawberries and chocolate. Not just that, blueberries look good on the cake as well, be it as filling or as garnish. With a hint of coffee, vanilla, and our signature Cadbury Cocoa Powder, this cake is perfect to be the crown jewel of one’s birthday.

Here’s the  ingredient list and recipe for Chocolate Blueberry Cake.

2. Cooker Cake

An even simpler cake is the cooker cake, just in case the previous one felt like too much of a first time hassle. This cooker cake comprises a generous dollop of whipped cream served on top of a simple chocolate cake. The best part is that you only need a pressure cooker and cake molds. The goodness of the Cadbury Cocoa Powder will enhance the flavor of this simple cake.

Find the quick  birthday cake recipe for Cooker Cake here.

3. Oreo Ice Cream Cake

Believe it or not, baking—or the lack of it in this case—does not get easier than this cake. All you need are three ingredients—crushed Oreo cookies, vanilla, and chocolate ice cream, and you’re golden. The novice baker in you will only need to assemble these to get the party started.

The Oreo Ice Cream Cake  ingredient list and recipe can be found here.

4. Strawberry Chocolate Cake

In close competition with its counterpart blueberry, strawberry chocolate cake is truly divine and will make one’s birthday even more special. Chocolates and strawberries are a match made in heaven, and you will be the talk of the party with this one. If fresh strawberries are not available in the market, canned strawberries are perfectly fine to use. Find the complete recipe with the ingredient list for Strawberry Chocolate Cake here.

5. Dulce de Leche Cheesecake

What exactly is Dulce de Leche? The answer might surprise you. It is condensed milk slowly heated on a low flame on a stovetop, until it thickens. High heat, in turn, burns the condensed milk. Alternatively, you can make this by using your microwave oven.

What can be better when the Dulce de Leche pairs with the crumbly Oreo crust? This unconventional cheesecake is fuss-free. It's sure to be a hit for those who love the cookies-and-cream flavor.

Try the Dulce de Leche Cheesecake with the  ingredients and step-by-step guide here.