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Birthday Party Recipes

Looking for birthday party recipes? Allrecipes has more than 300 trusted birthday party recipes complete with ratings, reviews and baking tips.

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How to Make Vanilla Ice Cream Recipe and Video - All you need is milk, cream, sugar, and pure vanilla extract to make a batch of smooth, perfect vanilla ice cream.

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How to Make Vanilla Ice Cream

All you need is milk, cream, sugar, and pure vanilla extract to make a batch of smooth, perfect vanilla ice cream.

By Chef John

Happy Birthday Cake

This classic yellow butter cake can be baked in three layers or one 9x13-inch pan.

By Carol

Funfetti(R) Birthday Cookies Recipe - In this quick and easy 5-ingredient recipe, Funfetti(R) cake mix cookies are rolled in sprinkles for a colorful treat perfect for birthdays.

Funfetti® Birthday Cookies

In this quick and easy 5-ingredient recipe, Funfetti(R) cake mix cookies are rolled in sprinkles for a colorful treat perfect for birthdays.

By Eatsleepinspire

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Incredible Punch

Absolutely the best punch! A hit at showers, teas and kids' birthday parties. It's made with cran-raspberry juice, ginger ale and pina colada mixer and has a beautiful pink color!.

By MLT

Caterpillar Cake

"This is a great cake to do after a unit on bugs, wildlife, etc. Have the kids help decorate it! Use licorice whips for antennas, or gumdrops. Spread icing around caterpillar and sprinkle green tinted coconut for grass. Use any flavor cake mix or any Bundt cake recipe."

By Heather Walker

Hamburger Cake

This is a wonderful cake that looks just like a giant hamburger. I made one for my nephew and it was a delightful hit.

By Gail

Rainbow Clown Cake

Gel or paste food colorings are the secret to the "tie-dyed" effect in this colorful cake mix cake.

By lovestohost

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Frog Cupcakes

"These frog-faced cupcakes are fun and easy to make for a child's birthday."

By kymama

Ice Cream Cone Treats

Special treat for birthdays or other celebrations!!! Truly resemble ice cream in a cone, kids love 'em!!!

By Dee Akeson

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Annie's Fruit Salsa and Cinnamon Chips

This delicious salsa made with fresh kiwis, apples and berries is a sweet, succulent treat when served on homemade cinnamon tortilla chips. Enjoy it as a summer appetizer or an easy dessert.

By Ann Page

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One Bowl Chocolate Cake III

This is a rich and moist chocolate cake. It only takes a few minutes to prepare the batter. Frost with your favorite chocolate frosting.

By shirleyo

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Extreme Chocolate Cake

A rich moist chocolate cake with a chocolate buttercream icing. This is the best cake in the world!

By RACH56

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Baked Kale Chips

Olive oil and seasoned salt are all you need to turn fresh kale leaves into delicious good-for-you baked snacks.

By LucyDelRey

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Playgroup Granola Bars

My girlfriend brought these granola bars over for a playgroup one morning and ever since they've been a staple!

By PREGOCOOK

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Quick and Almost-Professional Buttercream Icing

Our favorite creamy and fluffy buttercream frosting that is still perfect for piping and decorating. Tint with food coloring for any occasion.

By xoshadyxo

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Buttercream Icing

This egg-free buttercream frosting recipe uses just five ingredients to achieve the traditional flavor you love. It's perfect for decorating cookies and cupcakes.

By Sharon Gerstman

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Kettle Corn

White sugar makes the Kettle Corn taste like popcorn balls. Use brown sugar and it will taste like caramel corn.

By SUE202

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Marshmallow Fondant

Made with mini marshmallows, this tasty rolled fondant is easier than a traditional boiled fondant.

By Kiele Briscoe

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Strawberry Cake from Scratch

It is hard to find scratch strawberry cakes, so this one is worth it weight in gold to me as a caterer. Frost with cream cheese or vanilla frosting - or for a treat, use a chocolate glaze!

By GothicGirl

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Sturdy Whipped Cream Frosting

This is a YUMMY whipped cream frosting that is very stable and does not melt at room temperature unlike many standard whipped cream frostings. It also makes a GREAT dip for fresh fruit -- not too sweet, just right! This recipe is GREAT for a stand mixer but will work with any good mixer.

By Jo-Lynn

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Party Pinwheels

It's easy to make lots and lots of these cream-cheese-based rounds: Simply use extra-large tortillas and roll them up with the smooth and crunchy filling.

By MADDIES MOM

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Heavenly White Cake

Cake flour, butter, egg whites, and milk are mixed with vanilla and almond extracts in this classic white cake recipe.

By Carol

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White Almond Wedding Cake

Start with a white cake mix, and add sour cream and almond flavoring to make a quick, moist cake that's ready for your decorating touches.

By CUPYCAKESMURF

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Cream Cheese Penguins

Just imagine a cute display of penguins, made with black olives, carrots and cream cheese! You can add scarves and hats by using fresh red pepper strips, or canned pimentos cut into different shapes. Use frilly toothpicks if you can.

By Valerie Cain Cuff

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Garbanzo Bean Chocolate Cake (Gluten Free!)

A very good high-protein alternative to flourless chocolate cake. Give it a try!

By CCUMMINS

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Fruit Pizza I

Delicious fruit pizza is an attractive dessert perfect for a cookout or children's birthday party. The crust is made from cookie dough pressed into a pizza pan. After the crust is baked and cooled, it's frosted with sweetened cream cheese and decorated with slices of fresh fruit. Chill well before serving.

By Anne

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Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie

Bananas, milk, peanut butter, honey, and ice are all you need to make this filling yet refreshing smoothie.

By Becca

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Texas Sheet Cake V

A moist and delicious chocolate cake made in a jellyroll pan, covered with chocolate frosting and walnuts.

By Carolyn Herbert

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Extra Easy Hummus

Tahini-free hummus that only takes minutes, and is a favorite with my kids.

By Donalyn

Birthday Party Recipes

Inspiration and Ideas

Funfetti® Pound Cake

Get Homemade Taste From That Cake Mix

Sugar Cookie Icing

Watermelon Lemonade

Most Made Today

Quick and Almost-Professional Buttercream Icing

Original Nestle(R) Toll House Chocolate Chip Cookies

Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie

Baked Kale Chips

Lola's Horchata

White Almond Wedding Cake

Playgroup Granola Bars

Marshmallow Fondant

Baked Hawaiian Sandwiches

How to Make Vanilla Ice Cream

Recipe of the Day

By Chef John

By Carol

By Eatsleepinspire

Videos to Watch

How to Decorate Cupcakes

Soccer Ball Cake

Jungle Animal Cupcakes

How to Make a Robot Cake

How to Make Rainbow Cupcakes

How to Make a Cheeseburger Cake

How to Make a Hot Dog Cake

How to Make a Butterfly Cake

How to Make a Volcano Cake

How to Make a Space Shuttle Cake

By MLT

By Heather Walker

By Gail

By lovestohost

By kymama

By Dee Akeson

By Ann Page

By shirleyo

By RACH56

By LucyDelRey

By PREGOCOOK

By xoshadyxo

By Sharon Gerstman

By SUE202

By Kiele Briscoe

By GothicGirl

By Jo-Lynn

By MADDIES MOM

By Carol

By CUPYCAKESMURF

By Valerie Cain Cuff

By CCUMMINS

By Anne

By Becca

By Carolyn Herbert

By Donalyn