See the Sweetest Celebrity Birthday Cakes

“My lil’ queens, Tia & Jazzy made my birthday,” the now 47-year-old actor captioned this photo of himself with his two youngest daughters. His oldest daughter, Simone, was missing from the celebration, but “two outta three of a good thing ain’t ever bad so I’ll take it,” he said. The girls baked him an apple cake with sprinkles to commemorate another year around the sun, topped with “three candles for the amount of hours I’m going to sleep in 2019,” he wrote. 

When your dad is the Cake Boss, your birthday cake is never average! The bakery owner and pastry artist put together this classy (and crazy tall!) cake for his now 16-year-old daughter, Sofia, for her Sweet Sixteen party. The eight-tier cake was designed by Sofia herself, and was presented to her at the extravagant soiree, hosted at Pleasantdale Chateau in West Orange, N.J.

The “SICKO MODE” rapper is evidently a Marvel fan! His makeup mogul girlfriend, Kylie Jenner, presented him with a superhero-themed cake to celebrate his upcoming 28th birthday, complete with figurines of Scott, Jenner and their baby, Stormi, dressed as Iron Man, Captain Marvel and Thor, respectively. The family came outfitted in similar costumes for the birthday party. The chocolate icing-slathered cake set the internet abuzz for the message printed above it: “Happy Birthday Husband!” as Scott and Jenner have never announced being officially married.

She’s got that cake! The reality star was presented with a hilariously risqué cake at her 40th birthday party, which was attended by her famous sisters, her ex Younes Bendjima and many of her celebrity friends. The unbelievably realistic cake features a pastry model of Kourtney perched on the side of a bathtub, surrounded by a sugary sculpture of a champagne bottle, bathrobe and pair of heels, towel and candles. If you took a peek at the other side, you’d see the pastry artist cheekily covered up her private bits with cake bubbles. 

This mom of eight looked happy as could be with two cakes to celebrate her 44th birthday. “So this is 44…. I was acting silly because my kids insisted on taking pictures lol!” said the reality star, posting to Instagram. “We had a fun day!”

The television personality completed another trip around the sun on March 21, and got a sprinkle-covered Carvel cake from her kids to celebrate. The star turned 57 this year, and had the colorful candles to prove it. 

For her 43rd birthday on March 22, the actress enlisted food blogger John Kanell of Preppy Kitchen to make this pastel cake. Kanell described it as a “confetti cake with hand painted butterflies dancing around a flowery meadow,” but it wasn’t just a beautiful masterpiece—Witherspoon commented on his Instagram saying that “it was also delicious !!”

The actress, who turns 32 on March 20, celebrated her birthday early with two tasty-looking cakes and a bunch of friends, including Elizabeth Lail from the hit Netflix series You.

The Cake Boss was off-duty for his 42nd birthday on March 3, but there was still a stunning confection to celebrate. “Every year [my wife Lisa] and the kids bake and decorate my birthday cake for me,” he wrote on Instagram. “It’s one of the sweetest things ever but boy do I just want to jump right in there and help!” The result was this 4-tier masterpiece lined with donuts and rainbow sprinkles.

It’s a double-cake day for the adorable couple as they celebrate their birthdays, which both fall on November 9. “Happy Birthday, Baby! To US!!! I Love sharing this day (and everyday) with you! #november9,” wrote the television star to her husband.

“Thank you everyone for my wonderful birthday wishes and to my beautiful wife who gave me the best gift of all. Apple AirPods. They’re incredible, they automatically sync to your phone. Oh and our baby,” joked the actor at his birthday dinner with his wife Paige O’Brien.

“FULL DISCLOSURE: dragons are not for eating. Only for riding, and the occasional bbq,” the Game of Thrones star posted on her 32nd birthday. “However this chocolate cake explosion of love is..(that grin managed almost the whole thing).”

The former One Direction singer blew out the candles on a baby blue cake decorated with animals for his 25th birthday. “Had the best birthday week in Bali! Thanks to everyone for making it so special,” Payne posted. 

The singer rang in 26 with an Orange County yacht party and an elaborate, 3-tier cake adorned with blue flowers. She also got a second cake, homemade by none other than her BFF Taylor Swift.

The “I’ll Name the Dogs” singer and PEOPLE’s Sexiest Man Alive celebrated his 42nd birthday by chowing down on a cake that was designed as a blown-up bottle of his Vodka label, Smithworks.

The Nashville Predators hockey player celebrated his 38th birthday with his wife, Carrie Underwood, by eating this cake designed like a trucker hat.

The actor celebrated his 46th birthday with a cake decorated as his favorite “cheat meal”: a large stack of banana chocolate-chip pancakes drizzled with syrup. “This is not pancakes. This is a cake,” he says in an Instagram video. “Take a good look at it. It’s crazy.” 

Kylie Jenner didn’t just rent out Six Flags for her boyfriend’s 26th birthday, she went all out on the roller coaster theme. The couple celebrated with an AstroWorld cake, complete with tiny figurines of Scott, Jenner, and their 12-week-old daughter Stormi enjoying a wild ride. “I told them, make sure Stormi has a seatbelt,” Jenner said in a video on her Instagram story.

The “Love So Soft” singer celebrated her 36th birthday on April 24 with two elaborate layer cakes. The first was The Voice themed, in honor of her first season as a coach on the singing competition show, and the second was quilting themed in reference to the hobby Clarkson picked up last year. “Thank you @bigsugarbakeshop for creating such amazing cakes for #TeamKC@nbcthevoice and my birthday. They were beautiful and delicious!” she wrote on Instagram.

The actress kicked off her birthday on April 28 a few days early with a buffet lunch and a miniature cake from her colleagues at the Honest Company, the baby, beauty and household products empire she founded.  

“The best birthday surprise I could ever imagine,” the Million Dollar Listing star, 41, wrote on Instagram of his celebration in bed with his hubsand Derek Kaplan and their newborn twins, complete with a cake and roses. 

The model celebrated her 23rd birthday with family and friends, including her sister Bella at Brooklyn Heights Social Club at 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge on Monday. She was decked out in gold for her golden year, and her cake was no different: a black and gold creation in the shape of a jersey that read “G. Hadid” and the number 23.

The Fixer Upper star, who is currently expecting her fifth child with her husband Chip, celebrated her 40th birthday with several naked cakes at the couple’s newly opened Magnolia Table restaurant. “When your friends surprise you with lots of balloons, cake and yummy food and you step into your forties filled with gratitude for what has been and hope for what’s to come,” she posted. “Here’s to improving with age!”

The former Bachelorette celebrated her 33rd birthday with her fiancé Bryan Abasolo and a massive slice of cake during a recent trip to Philadelphia. 

The Keeping Up With The Kardashians star celebrated her 39th birthday with her family. She accompanied this bright pink floral cake with a birthday cake from her kids made of ice cream and strawberries. 

The actress and avid home chef got crafty when it came to the candles for her 46th birthday cake. Earlier in the day, she also shared a meme of herself, proving humor just gets better with age. 

The former Spice Girl is entering her 44th year in a very healthy way. Beckham posted an adorable video of her daughter singing ‘Happy Birthday’ while she sliced into a berry-covered watermelon cake. “Love from a very lucky mummy,” she wrote.

The country singer, who welcomed her third child on March 31, turned 30 and celebrated with a Friends-themed birthday party. “Never did I imagine I would be celebrating my 30th birthday with my newborn on the boob who wanted to feast at that very moment,” Decker wrote.

The Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again star blew out the candles on a two-layer naked cake after turning 29 on April 5. “THANK YOU for all the birthday love last week!!
 she wrote on Instagram. 

The Real Housewives of Orange County star may have recently dropped 25 lbs.—with 15 lbs. to go, she says—but if there’s any time to loosen the reigns on a diet, it’s during a birthday. Beador celebrated turning 54 with a plate of indulgent desserts at dinner at Mastro’s Restaurant in Newport Beach with her friends. “Not on my diet…” she wrote. Beador, who reached a temporary settlement in her divorce from her husband of 17 years, David, in March, continued the festivities with her children the next night at Javier’s.

The Real Housewives of New Jersey star’s daughter blew out the candles on her pink and purple 12th birthday cake. “Mommy loves you so much to infinity & beyond,” Teresa wrote. 

The daughter of Demi Moore and Bruce Willis celebrated her 24th birthday and got into the party spirit alongside her mom and sister. 

The former Real Housewives of Orange County star had a custom dairy-free “H” cake for her 49th birthday celebration with friends.

While his father Colin Stone looks on, the star blew out the candles on his race car-inspired birthday cake at the ABB FIA Formula E Championship at Hotel Amanjena in Marrakech, Morocco. Bloom turned 41 on Jan. 13th. 

The Chicago Cubs player celebrated his 26th birthday with an epic Game of Thrones-themed cake from his wife, Jess. The dessert was topped with a spot-on mini iron throne and covered in maps of Westeros and medieval-style text that read “26 is coming” and “King Kris.” Bryant was clearly thrilled: “My wife gave me a new nickname and I won’t argue with it!” he wrote on a video of the cake. “Thank you all for the birthday wishes! #KingKris.”

The Today co-host celebrated her Dec. 27th birthday with a sweet homemade red velvet cake that featured a photo of her family. “Everyone’s wish came true #cakeforbreakfast,” she posted. 

Kim Kardashian West and her sister Kourtney Kardashian recently threw a joint birthday party for their sons complete with two Monsters, Inc.-themed cakes. Saint, who turns 2 on Tuesday, had the character Mike Wazowski sit on top of his, while Reign Aston, who turns 3 on Dec. 14, got the lovable Sulley on his dessert. The soirée also included a ton of winter-appropriate outdoor activities like ice skating, sledding (on fake snow) and a visit from Santa Claus.

The pregnant model and cookbook author blew out the candles on a Super Mario Bros.-themed cake in the shape of a Game Boy at her 32nd birthday bash. The throwback confection fit right in with her Pan Am extravaganza. “The best bday party I’ve ever forced anyone to throw me.🙆🏻🎉 Thanks to everyone who came ready w polyester prints, bubblegum cigarettes and 60s-acceptable sexual innuendos. I really love you guys,” Teigen wrote on Instagram. 

After ringing in her 37th birthday on her “most relaxing” birthday trip yet at the ultra-exclusive Amangiri resort in Canyon Point, Utah, the reality star continued the celebrations with a cake courtesy of her sister Kourtney. The eldest Kardashian sister serenaded Kim on her Snapchat with a white and green dessert topped with fresh strawberries, raspberries and blackberries. 

The model rang in her 20th birthday with a little help from her best friend Kylie Jenner. The reality star, who is expecting her first child with beau Travis Scott, captured Woods on Snapchat blowing out the candles on a massive cake from the Kardashian family’s favorite bakery Hansen’s Cakes in Los Angeles. The all-white dessert featured their signature wicker-like pattern and elaborate icing flowers. Jenner also expressed her love for Woods while simultaneously giving a glimpse of her baby bump. “Hope you had the happiest of birthdays Jordy. Love you forever ever and beyond,” she wrote on Instagram.

While celebrating her son’s 26th birthday at Tao in Los Angeles, the Modern Family star presented him with an athletic-themed cake topped with a gold kettlebell and a Roman candle. On his own Instagram, the birthday stud shared his appreciation for his mom and family. “Thank you for the best dinner of my life!!” he wrote in Spanish.  

Jay-Z serenaded his wife for the singer’s 36th birthday on stage at Philadelphia’s Made in America festival—and after there were plenty of sweets to keep the party going. The team at Cake Life Bake Shop created a 3-tier cake for the event inspired by Beyoncé’s iconic Grammy awards outfit in addition to gold crown and beehive shaped cookies. The honey and lavender flavored dessert reportedly cost at least $3,500, according to Page Six, because of the intricate “geode-style” design made with edible white and yellow crystals.

At a birthday dinner with friends including Anna Kendrick and Lively’s BFF jewelry designers Lorraine Schwartz and Ofira Sandberg, the actress blew out the candles on a berry-topped chocolate drip cake and a smaller, chocolate tart. “My super sweet 16. …but like 14 years late,” she captioned the group shot.

To ring in the big 2-0, friends and family of the Keeping Up with the Kardashians star threw her a surprise birthday party in L.A. which featured a cake with her face on it. “My slice,” Jenner captioned the shot before taking a bite of her eye. The night also featured a chocolate fountain and a curvy ice sculpture resembling Jenner.

The actress celebrated her 60th birthday with a red M&M cake while dining with her daughters Dakota Johnson and Stella Banderas. “Thank you my sweet family!!! I love you!!!” Griffith posted. 

The singer, actress and World of Dance judge celebrated her 48th birthday with this stunning 6-tier silver, gold and white cake which towered over her. Lopez was joined by her boyfriend Alex Rodriguez and the pair celebrated all night at Casa Tua in Miami. 

To celebrate her 45th birthday, the Modern Family actress blew out the candles on an elaborate, three-tier confection decorated with cherry blossoms. Though guests seemed to enjoy the sushi burrio food truck at her Japanese-themed bash, the white and pink cake was surely the highlight for the queen of sweets. 

Kourtney Kardashian rang in her daughter’s 5th birthday with slime, ballerina tutus and of course, some sweets. The reality star took to Snapchat to show off what appear to be homemade cupcakes covered in sprinkles and “Happy 5th Birthday Penelope!” written on top. The colorful treats were low-key in comparison to the three-tier cake they celebrated with earlier at Penelope’s joint Moana-themed bash with her cousin North.  

Aloha from L.A.! Keeping Up with the Kardashians stars Kourtney Kardashian and Kim Kardashian threw a joint Moana-themed birthday party for their daughters North and Penelope on Saturday. The adorable cousins (North turned 4 and Penelope will be turning 5 in July) each had their own 3-tiered cake while family and friends dressed in Hawaiian attire to celebrate. 

The country star got a massive, armadillo-shaped cake from girlfriend Gwen Stefani for his 41st birthday — and we have so many questions.

“My team got me a meat-shaped cake for my birthday,” the Facebook founder and grilling guru wrote in a post for his 33rd birthday. “This made me smile. I’m thankful for another year with all of you!”

The best friends celebrated their spring birthdays with a custom cake, thanks to Clooney’s wife Amal. The intricate design features the guys behind a Casamigos Tequila bar, which they founded together, with a little banner that says “Happy Birthday Amigos!”

The Real Housewives of New Jersey star blew out the candles on her zebra-print birthday cake surrounded by her four daughters Gia, Gabriella, Milania and Audriana. The black and white dessert was created by her friend Cake Boss star Buddy Valastro‘s bakery in Morristown, New Jersey. 

The model celebrated her 25th birthday with a chocolate cake sparkler candles. “Thank you all for the birfday wishes yesterday,” Culpo posted. “I love you all so much!!! Some of my goals for my quarter-century year of life is to be a better friend, live more in the moment, stop asking for so many opinions and make more decisions for myself, give more gifts, and be a better listener. I’ll let you know how it goes!!! 364 more days to go! Love you all.”

The actor celebrated his 45th birthday with an appropriately-themed birthday cake: “Huge THANK YOU to our entire #RAMPAGE crew for presenting this awesome birthday cake to me on set,” Johnson posted on Instagram of his latest film. “In the movie, my best friend is a gigantic Albino gorilla, named George. For the record, George holds me with more affection than he is on this cake. I’m a grateful man to have such an amazing and hard working crew puttin’ in work … and makin’ birthday dope cakes.”

For his 37th birthday, the Magic Mike star was presented with this cool blue cake made by his 3-year-old daughter, Everly. His wife, Jenna Dewan Tatum, posted a picture of the sweet treat topped with M&M’s on Instagram with the caption, “Happy birthday daddy.” The family continued the celebrations at a bowling alley, where they taught their daughter how to bowl.

Pretty in pink was the theme of Hadid‘s 22nd birthday celebration. The model showed off her pastel pink cake while wearing a pink blazer (and later a pink wig) as she got a kiss from her boyfriend, Zayn Malik, in an Instagram post captioned with a pink heart emoji. Malik followed up by sharing another cute snap of the pair titled, “happy birthday to my everything.”

During his 24th birthday party, which raised over $100,000 for his charity SocialWorks, Chicago’s Alliance Bakery presented the rapper with a cake in the likeness of his favorite fast food order: Harold’s Chicken Shack hot wings, french fries and a Mistic kiwi strawberry drink. The bakery even ordered Harold’s “once or twice for inspiration” when creating the fondant chicken and fries that topped the 3-tier vanilla cake. 

The supermodel and mom-to-be rang in her 30th birthday surrounded by friends and family at the Soho House in Malibu. Though she had to skip the alcohol on her big day, she did indulge in a 6-layer naked cake topped with fresh roses and raspberries. “Here’s to getting totally lit on water on my bday,” she wrote on her Instagram story. “Ate my entire cake tho.”

The Real Housewives of New Jersey star kicked off her 38th year in style with a Chanel-themed cake courtesy of her friend Cake Boss Buddy Valastro. The three-tier, black and white creation was a sweet end to Gorga’s birthday celebration at Molos restaurant in Weehawken, N.J. After the reality star and 14 of her closest friends munched on dishes like grilled octopus, lobster ravioli and New York strip steak, Gorga’s husband, Joe, left a generous $500 tip, says a source. 

Now those are candles! The Big Little Lies star’s daughter, Ava Phillipe, posted a photo of the newly-41-year-old and her stunning cake with the caption: “Happy birthday to one of my best friends.”

To celebrate the big 5-0, friends of the Nashville star presented her with a stunning pink 3-tiered cake with floral detailing. “I could not feel more grateful for the amazing people in my life who shape me and that includes all of you,” she posted, while encouraging people to donate to the International Rescue Committee’s education fund. “I am left feeling blessed and also inspired to give back. I always like to give on my birthday because as far as I’m concerned, I’m the one who wants to say thanks.”

The son of Victoria and David Beckham celebrated a milestone birthday by blowing out 18 candles on a starry cake. “Brooklyn has gone from this beautiful baby boy to become this handsome, polite and driven young man,” his soccer star dad posted. “I’m proud that he lived through my career with me and I’m even prouder about the person that he has become.”

Celebrating in the sky! The rocker blew out the candles on this vanilla-frosted cake in a private jet for his 55th birthday. 

The country singer got a special surprise for his 55th birthday when his wife Trisha Yearwood brought him his “favorite” German chocolate cake in the middle of a Facebook Live video. “Nobody can bake or cook like [Trisha] does,” says Brooks.

The actress’s 56th birthday celebration on the set of Veep nearly ended in disaster when her wig almost caught fire while she was blowing out the candles on her chocolate cake. Luckily, “Friday the 13th was a very happy day,” she wrote. “And Wiggy was NOT set on fire.”

When your wife is as serious about sweets as Sofia Vergara is, your birthday cake is bound to be awesome. The actor’s Coachella-inspired 40th bash included a performance from Steel Panther and this spot-on red guitar creation. 

The reality star spared no expense when it came to her son Hank Jr.’s 7th birthday, posting a shot of this epic Minecraft-themed cake. 

The singer rang in her 20th birthday with a star-studded dinner in New York City, thrown by her bestie Taylor Swift. “Made my wishes,” she captioned a video of herself blowing out the candles on this rectangular chocolate cake.

The Black-ish star made a wish on a strawberry-topped confection for her 44th birthday with her mom, Diana Ross, by her side. “Thank you Mom for giving me life, changing the world and setting such an extraordinary example and for being the best mom ever, ” she wrote on Instagram. 

Another reason we want desperately to be in Taylor Swift‘s squad: She orders awesome Momofuku Milk Bar cakes for her friends’ birthdays. “Thank you Tay for being a great friend, and getting me the best tasting birthday cake EVER,” Raye wrote on an Instagram at Swift’s Halloween party. 

The High School Musical heartthrob rang in his 29^th birthday in New York City with a chocolate layer cake — and plenty of “birthday love” from his fans. “You’ve got me feelin’ blessed. I’m a lucky guy,” he wrote on Instagram. “Grateful for all of you.”

The singer celebrated her hubby Eric Johnson’s birthday with a beer pong-themed birthday cake — made of ice cream! 

The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star rang in her 56th birthday with a pink rose-themed confection, giant sparklers and a surprise birthday song from the staff and customers at her L.A. restaurant Pump.

The Hidden Figures star (and everyone’s favorite Cookie!) celebrated her 46th birthday in the PEOPLE/EW/InStyle portrait studio with a personalized white cake while promoting her film at the Toronto International Film Festival on Sept. 11. So what did she wish for after blowing out the candle? “Please don’t let Donald Trump become president,” she joked. 

The comedian celebrated her birthday with this “pretty a— cake” by Chef Jeff Catering. The chocolate confection included a photo of the Ghostbusters star on a Rolling Stone magazine cover and “Happy Birthday Les Dogggg” in reference to her social media handles. “I’m scared to even cut it,” she gushed on Instagram.

Candle blowing and gold medal holding! “Happy bday Kristin Armstrong!,” Ryan Seacrest, wrote on Instagram! “Here’s some cake to go with that gold 🏅 We’ll keep the party going on.”

A birthday cake covered in candy and a sizzling red dress seem like the perfect way to ring in your 21st birthday! “This #Skittles cake is LIT! Thank you for an amazing birthday present,” the pop singer (and Kylie Jenner’s bestie) wrote on Instagram.

Two cakes were better than one for the actress who celebrated her 50th birthday alongside her 8-year old daughter, Valentina. Her birthday confections were a cake decorated with white icing and flowers and a spiral-shaped cake, topped with multi-colored candles.

The Scream Queens star received a special birthday gift on the set of the hit Fox series – a large sheet cake covered with white icing flowers and candles. “The GAG is EVERYBODY LOVES YOU! HAPPY BIRTHDAY SWEET KEKE! I love you,” her co-star, Jamie Lee Curtis, wrote on Instagram. “And yes, that’s @taylorlautner in the photo!” May we have an invite next time? We’ll even bring our own forks.

The singer and actress gave her son, David, a D7 Games-themed birthday party for his 7th year, complete with a colorful cake topped with a Heeley’s sneaker. Partygoers engaged in a cake fight, but we sure hope they were able to gobble up a few slices as well!

The reality star’s affinity for ramen noodles is well documented, so a cake rendition of the chicken flavor pack was obviously in order for her 19th birthday festivities. “This is the coolest thing I’ve ever seen,” she said in a Snapchat video. 

That’s one way to ring in 18! The Dancing with the Stars champ celebrated her birthday on July 24 with friends and family — including mom Terri and brother Robert — and a bonfire and teepee sculpted cake.

No 47th birthday is complete without a golden (and glowing!) confection, delivered by honorary squad members French Montana, Kim Kardashian West and Calvin Harris — right, Jlo? The singer rang in her birthday with a party, following her Las Vegas residency performance.

“Stop tempting me with this happy bday cake,” the Modern Family star writes, tagging co-star Eric Stonestreet in a pic showcasing the 44-year-old actress getting acquainted with her sweet coconut confection.

The American Idol alum celebrates her 32nd with a two-tiered, bejeweled and feather-topped lavender cake.

No princesses or unicorns for Pink’s daughter Willow Sage! “Matt Damon made it after all,” the singer writes, poking fun at her just-turned-5-year-old’s wish to invite the Martian actor to her birthday party.

Mic drop! The comedian is all smiles as he poses alongside his birthday cake, courtesy of Intimate Eats, while ringing in his 42nd year in an Atlanta club.

Make a wish! The model blows out the candles on her chocolate cake while celebrating her 24th birthday with close friends and family.

“The lovely Enforcer on her 91st!” granddaughter Jenna Bush Hager writes of the forever young former First Lady.

“Love the #RHOD birthday cake @RealSteveKemble made me!” the Real Housewives of Dallas star says of her elaborate 49th birthday treat. “At least I think there’s a cake under all that … “

Happy birthday, Mark! The tough guy scores a sweet dessert on his 45th birthday, courtesy of wife Rhea: a three-tiered, rose-adorned cake.

Because there is clearly no better way to celebrate your 27th birthday if you’re a Pretty Little Liars star than with Funfetti pancakes.

You know it’s a memorable birthday when you get surprised with three cakes on your 37th birthday — right, Topher?