“Variety’s the very spice of life, that gives it all its flavour.”- William Cowper

What’s even life without some great options to try out? Isn’t it? Life is too short to stick to one kind of clothing, to listen to one kind of music or even to relish one kind of cake on birthdays. As birthdays are nature’s way of telling you to have more cake, make sure to try all kinds of cakes before your heavenly abode. Otherwise, it could remain one of the biggest regrets of one’s life and can go on haunting you. So, these are different types of cakes for birthday that one needs to give a try on your or your loved one’s birthday. Because my dear friend life is too short not to try out different types of birthday cakes, as you keep accomplishing one milestone after the other. So, explore and eat, your heart out!

  1. Black Forest Gateau – You have two options under this type of birthday cake – one is the traditional alcoholic version, whereas the other type is that of the non-alcoholic version of this sweet baked treat. Topped with freshly whipped cream, chopped cherries and rich chocolate ganache, black forest gateau makes a show-stopping birthday cake. 
  2. Pineapple Cake – A citrusy tangy punch when added with some juicy pineapple is a traditional sweet cake that is sure to turn into an edible masterpiece of every dessert lover. Filled with bits and pieces of some freshly chopped pineapples and sandwiched with buttercream filling, something like this deliciousness is sure to make you dance out of joy.
  3. Eggless Truffle Cake – Firstly, it’s eggless and secondly, its chocolate truffle cake. Could it be more fantastic? We think not! Hence, this irresistible dessert filled and frosted with dark chocolate ganache is perfect for every celebration! Best part being – if you are a vegetarian, then you can forget pondering on whether the cake contains eggs or not. Voila!
  4. Coffee Cake with Mocha Frosting – Coffee and chocolate makes an excellent couple when they come in and as a cake flavour. It tends to accentuate the chocolate flavour of a chocolate cake or ganache. A moist cake as this is sure to tempt coffee lovers and non-coffee lovers both, making it a major hit across birthday parties. 
  5. Chocolate Fudge Cake – Denser than the traditional chocolate cake, a chocolate fudge cake is so rich in its taste (a well as in its appeal) that it puts all other chocolate desserts to shame. A guaranteed crowd-pleasing cake that is even easy to bake at home on your own, this cake is meant for those who love to gorge on a piece or two of chocolate richness or decadence. 
  6. Mango Meringue Cake – Perfect to celebrate the birthday of your dear one whose birthday falls in May, June or July months. Made from a seasonal fruit makes a delicious American recipe served as a Dessert, this Mango Meringue Cake is served with a thick layer of mango puree & mascarpone dressing between layers.
  7. Oreo Cheesecake – A cookie cake meant for every cookie lover, out there! Usually thick creamy and filled with cookies and cream cake, an Oreo cheesecake can be prepared with few ingredients, like a pro. The creaminess of the cookies and the cream cheese is sure to leave everyone in awe of it, for sure.
  8. Banana Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting – This has to be the best kind of banana cake kind for sure! Period! Having banana bread as the cake base and further being topped with a totally irresistible lemon cream cheese frosting is what makes this cake hard to say no to. It has been given a delicious twist to the original banana bread to make it into a celebratory cake.
  9. Cherry Cheesecake – Whoever said that every cake needs to be baked, didn’t probably know about the “no-bake” baking principle. A soft, delicious no-bake cheesecake is made with cream, cream cheese, and cherry pie filling which is fluffy yet moist is perfect to turn a year older over. By choosing to celebrate your birthday over this type of cake, you will genuinely be called to have become a bit “wiser” in your decision-making. 
  10.  Gluten-Free Chocolate Cake – No butter. No oil and no flour. Still put into a delicious pound of cakey happiness. Yes, we are talking about a gluten-free chocolate cake. A beautiful melange of flavours this cake is moist, rich, and incredibly easy to make. So say hello to your new favourite chocolate cake by bringing this cake to your birthday celebration, this year. 

So, these were some of our handpicked choices of different types of cakes for a birthday that you can easily bake or even order online over some reputed online bakery’s website. Make your birthday a memorable affair or an affair to remember by incorporating these types of birthday cakes at your birthday celebration.