Are you struggling to come up with ideas for a 21st birthday cake (or any birthday cake?) Since we can make almost anything, choosing can be really difficult.
A few suggestions for selection:
- Focus on favorite activities/ hobbies
- Inspiration from a favorite movie
- Favorite color
- Theme/ Vibe: Elegant, Wild, Bright
Share a few of your ideas with our cake decorators, and they’ll be able to create something perfect for your birthday.
Some clients have a hard time choosing a “manly” cake, so I hope that these simple tips help you get some ideas. The cake images below also provide some direction for the perfect birthday cake.
Not all of these cakes were 21st birthday cakes, but we they still work!

This seems very appropriate!

Love this snowboard themed cake with a replicate of the birthday boy’s snowboard

Complete with college logo, this giant beer stein is absolutely perfect for a 21st birthday

Alice in Wonderland has so many different details, and the whimsical nature makes it perfect for a statement birthday cake

Ok, this was for a 50th birthday, but you have to admit that it would look great for a 21st birthday!

Sometimes simple is best, try fondant details on a simple white cake

Another poker-themed party with fun fondant cards and chips!

Love this elegant option with blue ombre buttercream rosettes