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Birthday cakes are essential for every kid’s birthday party, and every kid wants an awesome birthday cake. Instead of doing a simple cake, why don’t you do something creative and spectacular, a cake that will grab attention? Here are eight funky birthday cake recipes that every kid will love to have at their party.<\/p>\n

1. Tropical Fish Cake<\/h2>\n

If you’re planning an underwater or beach themed birthday party, then this recipe is perfect for it. This funky birthday cake recipe brings the fish out of the water, and the yellow and orange food colouring is vibrant; sure to catch anyone’s attention. Moreover, you can also make some cupcakes to resemble the bubbles if you want to add an extra touch to the cake.<\/p>\n

For the recipe, go on Better Homes and Gardens<\/a>.<\/p>\n

2. Rainbow Marble Cake<\/h2>\n

If you want a splash of colour to liven and brighten up a kid’s birthday party, then this is the cake for you. It might look simple on the outside, but inside is a different story. What’s great about this recipe is you can use as many different food colourings as you want, or as little. You can also take this recipe a step further and make a rainbow layered cake, with each layer being a different colour. What a delicious way to recreate a rainbow!<\/p>\n

Check out Kidspot<\/a> for the recipe.<\/p>\n

3. LEGO Birthday Cake<\/h2>\n

Funky birthday cake recipes are all about being creative, and nothing is more creative than LEGO blocks. This recipe is perfect for a LEGO themed party and is sure to make any kid happy. You can use any food colouring to colour your block, and you can also make one block cake, or a few and stack them in a creative way.<\/p>\n

The recipe can be found on Kidspot<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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4. Pinata Cake<\/h2>\n

A classic of funky birthday cake recipes, this pinata cake is sure to be a blast at any kid’s birthday party. Watch as the kids crack through the chocolate shell, wide smiles on their faces as they discover the abundance of treasures hidden underneath the remains of the chocolate shell. Furthermore, you can use whatever chocolates and sweets as the treasure, including chocolate coins, M&M’s or gummy bears.<\/p>\n

Check out Women’s Weekly Food<\/a> for the recipe.<\/p>\n

5. Fairy Castle Cake<\/h2>\n

Besides being creative, funky birthday cake recipes are all about being out there and sometimes extravagant, and nothing screams extravagance than a fairy castle cake. With towers made out of white icing and ice-cream cones for the spires, this cake is perfect for a princess-themed birthday party and is sure to bring delight to any fairy princess.<\/p>\n

For the recipe, check out Donna Hay<\/a>.<\/p>\n

6. Pirate Ship Cake<\/h2>\n

Ahoy, there mates! This cake is perfect for any kid who wants to sail on the seven seas and for pirate-themed birthday parties. No pirate ship is complete without a pirate to the captain, so you can also place a couple of pirate figurines onto the cake. Now you’re ready to do some swashbucklin’!<\/p>\n

Go on Favorite Family Recipes<\/a> for the recipe.<\/p>\n

7. Jungle Cake<\/h2>\n

Another staple of funky birthday cake recipes, this recipe is perfect if you want a walk on the wild side and for any kid who wants to be the king of the jungle. What’s great about this cake recipe is that you can decorate it with an assorted amount of toy animals (which is a great way to make use of your kid’s toys!)<\/p>\n

Check out Women’s Weekly Food<\/a> for the recipe.<\/p>\n

8. Unicorn Cake<\/h2>\n

If you want to bring some magic to your kid’s birthday party, then this unicorn cake is a perfect choice. Complete with a golden horn and rosette-like frosting, this cake is majestic and elegant as the mythical animal it’s named after. Watch as the kids – and adults – fawn over this cake!<\/p>\n

For the recipe, go to Rosanna Pansino<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Do you know of any other funky birthday cake recipes? Tell us in the comments!<\/h3>\n
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