List of 10+ Birthday Cake Designs for Girls

No celebration is complete without cakes. In fact, the more the merrier! Look at Jacqueline Fernandez's celebration for reaching 60 million followers on Instagram. The star cut 3 cakes- 1 fondant Insta Icon cake and 2 numerical one for 60 that were a mix of chocolate, dollops of cream and small heart shaped Pinata cakes as toppings along with many other pretty and yummy things.

Incorporating buttercream and other arty elements such as sprinkles, gold leaf, textured frosting and quirky, oversized cake toppers have added to the cake cutting experience.

In today's time with several home bakers and patisserie chefs doing their absolute best to shelve out some amazing cakes, we can't run out of options to choose from. For the love of cake, some people don't really wait for special occasions anymore, they just give in to their sweet cravings and go nom nom!

Themed cakes for a girl’s birthday can be the perfect way to celebrate the special day. There are so many themes to choose from, and you can even combine themes to make the cake even more personal.

So, there is literally a Cake for everyone. Here are 7 modern birthday cake ideas for the pretty girls out there:

Custom Fondant Cakes

These happy birthday gift ideas are truly a work of art. Custom made to precision they look so fabulous that your heart breaks a little when you need to cut through them. If you were to go through the innumerable Insta pages dedicated to cakes, you would be transported to a fantasy candy land and before you know it, you've spent hours scrolling!

Fondant cakes are getting more creative by the day and seeing velvety touch, sparkle themed, branded designs and detailing on simple arrangements on naked cakes and tiered cakes are just the start of a long list of well executed creativity. No wonder there is an increasing demand for custom fondant cakes- It's like an extension of one's personality.

Pinata Cakes

Among the many beautiful modern birthday cakes for girls, the Pinata cakes are truly unique with a delicate outer surface and hidden treasures within. Famous for their heart shaped curves and angles, it comes with a wooden hammer that is used to break open the heart to reveal the cake or goodies within. This cake has been quite the rage and is now coming in round shapes with elaborate decorations accompanying it. Give the females in your life these mesmerising cakes to make them feel extra special.

Pull Me Up Cakes

The pull-me-up cakes are one of the most stylish cakes for girls.  With cake decor reaching new heights of creativity and perfection these visually stunning cakes add an extra dose of fun to the party. The trend looks absolutely mouth-watering with liquid chocolate dripping temptingly over the rest of the decadent chocolate cake surrounded snugly by a see-through plastic sheet that is pulled upwards. As you slowly pull up the sheet, there is an explosion of chocolate all over.

This curious cake gives a two in one impression with one look before the pull and another look after. Now it even comes in a palette of rich, vibrant brights, incorporating pinks and vivid contrasts with barbie shapes and different flavours splashed all over along with a personalised touch too!

Frozen Theme

If you’re looking for a birthday cake for a girl who loves Frozen, this is the perfect option. Create a beautiful cake with Elsa, Anna, and Olaf on top, and you’re sure to make her day special.

If you’re looking for a birthday cake for a girl who loves Frozen, this is the perfect option. Create a beautiful cake with Elsa, Anna, and Olaf on top, and you’re sure to make her day special.

Rainbow Cakes

The vibrant rainbow cakes are here to stay. They come with a surprise element- you cut into the cake to find 7 rainbow coloured layers of delight. The bright blues, yellow, violet pinks, greens and creamy whites are not just just pleasing to the eye but to the tastebuds as well. Lately, they come decorated with an overflow of gems, cookies and sprinkles.

Tall Cakes

These are the attractive long legged models of the cake category. Their extra height makes them an eye catcher that is ideal for females as a  modern birthday cake. These tall cakes come in a wide variety of colours and textures for a soft, understated look, or as a statement cake design.

Cheese Cakes

Why just settle for a slice when you can have a whole cake! These melts in the mouth cheesecake birthday cakes come with a fresh summer palette that celebrates happiness and positivity with pale petal shades, exotic pinks and herbal greens. Indulge in the exotic range of delicious cheesecake flavors.

Barbie Theme

Barbie is a classic birthday cake for girls, and you can’t go wrong with this option. Create a Barbie cake with all of her friends, and you’re sure to make the birthday girl smile.

Barbie is a classic birthday cake for girls, and you can’t go wrong with this option. Create a Barbie cake with all of her friends, and you’re sure to make the birthday girl smile.

Disney Princess Theme

Every little girl loves Disney princesses, so this is a great option for a birthday cake. You can create a beautiful cake with all of her favorite princesses, or you can even create a cake with just one princess.

Every little girl loves Disney princesses, so this is a great option for a birthday cake. You can create a beautiful cake with all of her favorite princesses, or you can even create a cake with just one princes.

Mermaid Theme

Mermaids are another popular option for birthday cakes for girls. You can create a beautiful cake with a mermaid on top, and you can even add some seashells and starfish to make it even more special.

Mermaids are another popular option for birthday cakes for girls. You can create a beautiful cake with a mermaid on top, and you can even add some seashells and starfish to make it even more special.

Rustic Cakes with Dried Flowers and Foliage

Suddenly, there is a keen interest in rustic, not so perfect finishing, yet beautiful looking cakes. Adding to that the special aesthetic of dried flowers, leaves and grasses, including eucalyptus leaves, pampas grass and single palm leaves are not just grabbing attention but also becoming increasingly popular, with a mix of fresh flowers too. These beautiful birthday gifts are a hit with the ladies.

Pro tip: Coordinate cake toppings and pops, miniature cakes, cookies and cupcakes with your party theme and add sprinkles and gold leaf decorations to enhance their overall look.