Birthday Cake Made Easy: The Ultimate Guide for Newbies
No birthday party is complete without a birthday cake. And while you can order this celebratory treat from any old bakeshop, we still think the best kind is homemade. For many people, baking is a relaxing hobby that allows them to perfect their skills and express their love for friends and family—but if you’re a newbie, no-bake recipes are the perfect starting point.
Today, we’ll teach you the basics of making a homemade cake for birthdays and beyond. We’ll also share our best no-bake take on birthday cake—all you need to do is combine the ingredients and chill them in the fridge.
Preparation time
15Min.
Feeds
8People
Easy
Ingredients
- maraschino cherries
- chocolate fudge sauce
- caramel sauce
- sprinkles
- toasted coconut flakes
- toasted chopped nuts
- For the no-bake pie crust:
- 1 1/2 cup cookie crumbs
- 1/4 cup salted butter melted
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- For the pie filling:
- 1/4 cup all-purpose cream
- 1 tbsp powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Selecta Super Thick Classic Chocolate ice cream, enough to make one layer
- 2 bananas sliced
Cooking Method
The great thing about this recipe is that it requires zero baking and is incredibly versatile. You can even substitute ingredients without stressing too much about your skill as a first-time baker. For instance, you can switch out the ice cream flavor to cater to the birthday celebrant’s tastes. Selecta Super Thick comes in many variants besides the classic chocolate—there’s vanilla, strawberry, ube, and mango, and the list goes on!
On top of that, you can play around with the finishing touches. For instance, you can produce a taller, more extravagant cake by piling extra layers of ice cream and bananas over the base.
Suffice it to say, making a birthday cake can be overwhelming, but as long as you pay close attention to the recipe, you shouldn’t have any problems. If you do encounter a few road bumps as a beginner, use these as a learning opportunity to upgrade your baking skills. All it takes is practice, practice, practice—and before you know it, you’ll be crafting homemade cakes like an absolute pro.
Nutritional Data
- Suitable For Pregnancy
- Vegetarian
