65 of the Very Best Cake Ideas For Your Birthday Boy
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Snips and snails and puppy dog tails . . . our little boys are made of oh so much more! Whether he's a superhero-in-training, an aficionado of all things that go, or an adventurous safari seeker, we've dug up some of the best birthday cakes out there for boys of all ages. Keep reading, and get inspired for his big day! Sources: Keren Precel Events, Amy Atlas, Instagram user _kamicakes_, Flickr user Sugar Daze, Style Me Gorgeous, and White Lilac, Inc.
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Avenging Dessert
We love how this cake features multiple characters from The Avengers. Source: Instagram user cheejuen
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Mod Elephant
Can a first birthday party be modern, fun, and sophisticated all at once? Oh yeah! This fondant-covered cake made just for the birthday boy is the perfect combination of sweet and modern. Source: Dulce Sobre Mesa
![A Pasta-Themed Cake](https://media1.popsugar-assets.com/files/thumbor/mj9ZZKc2hSisHWG5nOZdwVG87Ds=/fit-in/792x1190/filters:format_auto():upscale()/2013/08/21/913/n/24155406/2a0b6f04a8544d24_Twins_Italy_Party-15r.jpg)
A Pasta-Themed Cake
Dinner for dessert? You have to look carefully to see that this Italian-themed party actually served up a cake with a spaghetti and meatballs fondant topper as dessert. Source: Ham & Pea Design & Paperie
![A Lorax-Inspired Cake](https://media1.popsugar-assets.com/files/thumbor/cvlmM-c6HYBcM4FUGwFRYdxIekY=/fit-in/792x1188/filters:format_auto():upscale()/2013/03/12/5/192/1922664/4f5e018ccaf96ea4_Cake.jpg)
A Lorax-Inspired Cake
For a Lorax-inspired birthday party, the bakery made a basic blue-and-green tiered cake, and then the mom decorated it with 3D Lorax, Barbaloot, and Humming Fish cake toppers. Source: The Party Wall
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Baby's First Ride
Evoke nostalgia with a vintage-inspired birthday. A sweet toy tricycle make this simple cake even more special. Source: Style Me Gorgeous
![Construction-Themed Cake](https://media1.popsugar-assets.com/files/thumbor/GspM8A0-LwSxzLQuNeZOkQjw6mQ=/fit-in/600x900/filters:format_auto():upscale()/2013/08/14/727/n/24155406/7a54f3f0ca3c5ca7_z4.jpg)
Construction-Themed Cake
No need to go overboard when designing a cake. For this construction-themed party, a simple chocolate cake was elevated with a dump-truck topper and a caution sign. Source: Inspired by This
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A Pirate Ship Cake to Inspire a Tiny Crew
This homemade confection, made by creatively cutting up a larger sheet cake, is just what every pirate captain needs at his birthday party. Source: Pencil Shavings
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Start Your Engines
Little NASCAR fans will have their engines revving when they set their sights on this Hot Wheels cake. With a grass-like top and real race cars to play with, it's sure to be a hit with fans of high-speed chases. Source: Flickr user Sugar Daze
![A Marvel(ous) Cake](https://media1.popsugar-assets.com/files/thumbor/jNe_0Jh6jFI8geIiqItg0bC-mAw=/fit-in/640x640/filters:format_auto():upscale()/2014/04/11/803/n/24155406/d7b6c5f5f4797365_avengers_2.jpg)
A Marvel(ous) Cake
This three-layer cake features some of Marvel's most powerful heroes. Source: Instagram user marinamariutti
![Nautical Pirate Cake](https://media1.popsugar-assets.com/files/thumbor/afPtc5jokvgMXNR1CSpmAMPGkZs=/fit-in/792x594/top/filters:format_auto():upscale()/2012/08/31/3/192/1922664/b601b0284ac98a51_Beckham_PirateBirthday4.jpg)
Nautical Pirate Cake
Ahoy, mateys! A blue-and-red towering cake with bunting and a pirate's ship won't scare little mates, but it will draw them to the sweets table!Source: Pink Piggy Design
![Buzz Lightyear](https://media1.popsugar-assets.com/files/thumbor/ZJBS6gu0DVcl-DEqDuR24eXrr2M=/fit-in/640x640/filters:format_auto():upscale()/2014/02/24/828/n/24155406/1cfd9cb531f6b75a_702036ea893a11e381d712615f374a93_8.jpg)
Buzz Lightyear
Blast off with this awesome inspiration for a Buzz Lightyear cake. Source: Instagram user tadacakesbyjody
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A Superhero Cake
"Our local Super Target sold a round two-layer white cake for $12, and we embellished it to look like a custom decorated superhero cake," Maureen Anders says of the cake for her superhero-themed party. The party planner added a chevron ribbon, a yellow Lemonhead candy border, and a printable skyline to jazz up the cake. Source: Anders Ruff
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Set Sail!
Constructing a boat is extra fun if the pieces are edible. This is sure to be a memorable treat long after your tot has grown up. Source: Flickr user ldodds
![Peter Pan Cake](https://media1.popsugar-assets.com/files/thumbor/nIH40y460gE9sdT1_ZFTw4s1F_4=/fit-in/669x1000/filters:format_auto():upscale()/2013/03/12/5/192/1922664/c21d3bdc29056f9a_Birthday-Cake-1.jpg)
Peter Pan Cake
A simple blue cake with a few added stars quickly transforms into a scene from Peter Pan's flight with the addition of a few cutouts flying high above.
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A Yummy Yoda
We love this colorful cake featuring the wisest Jedi in the galaxy. Source: Instagram user alexsandravanina
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Edible Emblems
This is a simple way to showcase all of your child's favorite heroes. Source: Instagram user sweetcitycakes_
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A Classic Race Car Cake
For a retro race car party, this three-tiered cake — complete with checkerboard flags and a vintage car — was the perfect way to celebrate the birthday boy. Source: Keren Precel Events
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Luke Skywalker
The film's main character is the star of this creation. Source: Instagram user kerrycakelady
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The Death Star
The only thing you'll die of here is a sugar overdose. Source: Instagram user sandystreats
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Triple-Tiered Fun
Sesame Street provides the inspiration for this creation. Source: Instagram user pretty_n_pink_kakes
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Classics in Cake
The classic superheroes come together for someone's birthday dessert. Source: Instagram user abbaba_
![The Hulk](https://media1.popsugar-assets.com/files/thumbor/NL5qX-W_6IVVZBBZthUPDe0Ay30=/fit-in/640x640/filters:format_auto():upscale()/2014/04/11/803/n/24155406/e9fc300991d4284f_hulk_1.jpg)
The Hulk
This five-tier cake shows the many sides of Bruce Banner. Source: Instagram user cupcakesdabianca
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Modern Geometric Cake
This fun modern, geometric cake was lovingly created by Helen of Kiss My Cakes. Source: Hostess With the Mostess
![Spidey Sense](https://media1.popsugar-assets.com/files/thumbor/Q7UTcsHXev19Mg4FuEVuqVRszYs=/fit-in/612x612/filters:format_auto():upscale()/2014/04/11/803/n/24155406/af49963c12426937_spiderman_1.jpg)
Spidey Sense
Supertalented bakers can challenge themselves with this bust. Source: Instagram user becs2788
![Fun Animal Birthday Cake](https://media1.popsugar-assets.com/files/thumbor/auK5Y-vI2aOJ6hGRCBLuj_L8fCY=/fit-in/397x526/filters:format_auto():upscale()/2012/08/31/3/192/1922664/97aae9f092f5fc52_Screen_shot_2012-08-01_at_11.08.51_AM.png)
Fun Animal Birthday Cake
Let's roar! Baby animal themes are very popular to celebrate a child's first (or second) birthday party. Make your party unforgettable with a showstopping cake like this fondant-embellished animal birthday cake. Source: Pink Cake Box
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Super Mario Fun
You can almost hear the theme song playing upon setting eyes on this magnificent Super Mario Bros. cake. With an authentic-looking Mario and plenty of mushrooms, it will be the little gamer's favorite cake ever! Source: Flickr user Fays cakes
![Angry Birds Cake](https://media1.popsugar-assets.com/files/thumbor/CJpdSlBrCR27Rvm2IeaVIj17-lg=/fit-in/683x1024/filters:format_auto():upscale()/2013/03/12/5/192/1922664/88bb7d203b2b7e79_Cool-Cake.jpg)
Angry Birds Cake
A two-tiered cake with molded chocolate and fondant scenery features 3D fondant birds and game elements by Lynlee's Petite Cakes. Source: Banner Events
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Worlds Collide
This cake features our favorite things: Star Wars and Legos. Source: Instagram user cakes_delights7
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Boom! Boom! Pow!
We love this cake's use of common comic-book lingo. Source: Instagram user lilykinsdesserts
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Too. Many. Cookies.
Is there such a thing as too much of a good thing when it comes to this Cookie Monster cake? Source: Instagram user constancegailley
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Tigger-ific!
Put a bounce in your birthday boy's (or girl's) step with this awesome orange Tigger cake. Source: Instagram user chefsilvanazanella
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It's a Bird, It's a Plane . . .
Planes fans will appreciate Dusty Crophopper and El Chupacabra in fondant form. Source: Instagram user vintagecookiesbypelin
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Sweet Shield
Rather than model the cake after Captain America, this baker used the superhero's shield as inspiration. Source: Instagram user TheLovelyCakeCompany
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Out-of-This-World Space Party
Three, two, one, blast off! You can't take a child to the moon (yet), but you can still create an outer-space birthday party theme that's out of this world! Source: Amy Atlas
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Costume Change
This cake perfectly captures Clark Kent's transformation into Superman. Source: Instagram user o4cake
![An Elephant and Balloon Cake](https://media1.popsugar-assets.com/files/thumbor/b37yfe4aqDCCc45RauJ42ZXXNaI=/fit-in/650x867/filters:format_auto():upscale()/2013/03/12/5/192/1922664/58e438835a288290_Elephant-Topped-Cake.jpg)
An Elephant and Balloon Cake
How sweet was this awesome elephant-topped first-birthday cake that featured the party's big themes — elephants, chevrons, and balloons? Source: Oh So Chic Celebrations
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To Infinity . . . and Beyond!
Adding a toy version of a character to a movie-themed cake not only adds some dimension to the confection, but it also serves as a gift for the celebrant, too! Source: Flickr user kristinausk
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Tasty Nemesis
A superhero would be nothing without his archenemies, right? Source: Instagram user marie_cakes
![Up, Up, and Away!](https://media1.popsugar-assets.com/files/thumbor/v3cpZ6NS0XvnfaEiqDL8rXa5Ga4=/fit-in/640x640/filters:format_auto():upscale()/2014/02/24/828/n/24155406/2deb88db216b7560_b2c5121c82a611e3af0e0e9eaf702dde_8.jpg)
Up, Up, and Away!
This Up-themed cake is a serious jaw-dropper. Source: Instagram user _everythingdisney
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Cake at Work
For a construction-themed birthday party, the cake was frosted very simply and then decorated with mini construction signs. To connect the signs, the hostess used Strawz she found in the Art Institute of Chicago's museum shop. Source: Wants and Wishes Design
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All Aboard!
The sweetest tiered choo-choo cake (and a smash cake to match!). Source: White Lilac, Inc.
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Vintage Airplane Cake
With smooth lines and some vintage plane accents, these retro cakes are the perfect centerpiece for an airline-inspired soiree. Source: Posh Paperie
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Soccer Star Mickey and Friends
Who says Mickey can't act as a soccer ref? Check out the detail on this intricate cake. Source: Instagram user dilizieepasticci