25 Amazing Birthday Cakes for Teenagers You Have to See

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Are you looking for a little inspiration for your teen’s next birthday cake? 

Well, we’ve got you covered! We rounded up the coolest and most unique birthday cakes around. From silly and slightly sappy to over-the-top and downright hilarious, you’re sure to get some serious inspiration here! 

Here are 25 amazing birthday cakes for teenagers you have to see!

Get Up Sleepy Head – It’s Your Birthday!

When it comes to amazing birthday cakes for teenagers, this one takes the cake – literally! This is the perfect cake for the “oh, so normal teenager” whose bedroom looks like their closet sneezed. Think you can’t make this cake? Think again! Check out these “messy bedroom” edibles you can purchase on Etsy.

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For the Beach Lover

Got a surfer or beach beauty in the house? You can’t go wrong with this tropical, beach-inspired birthday cake. Check out this edible surfboard and flowers you can order on Etsy.

Image: Stay at Home Mum

For the “Slightly Obsessed” Gamer

Teenagers (especially boys) love gaming. Give your boy what he really wants for his birthday – a gaming birthday cake that shows his passion. Check out this edible game controller cake topper you can purchase on Etsy!

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For the Girly Girl

Any girly girl would appreciate this glam cake maxed out with everything she loves. From nail polish and lipstick to blush and eye shadow, this is one cake she’ll never forget. Check out these edible make-up cake toppers you can order on Etsy!

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Give Me the Money

Not every teen is into sweets. For teens who’d rather have straight-up, cold, hard cash, this is the cake for them! (Seriously, any teen would flip over a $100 bucks in cash.)

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For the Glam Girl

This elegant cake will make any sweet 16 birthday girl feel special and totally glamorous.

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Donut Grow Up… Please

Deep down inside, we don’t want our babies to grow up. This “donut grow up” birthday cake speaks from the heart with a playful twist any teenager would love. Buy a “donut grow up” cupcake topper from Etsy!

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Sprinkles and Sparkles

Add some fun to any cake by adding sparklers instead of candles. You can also add a few fresh flowers to give the cake that “just picked from the garden” look. (It’s always best to check which flowers are safe to put on a cake.)

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For the Techy Guy

This cake looks too cool to eat! Filled with everything a tech guy loves, any teenager would get a big kick out of this cake. 

Image: Lily Blossom Cake Creations

Celebrate Sixteen

Every girl looks forward to her “sweet 16th birthday!” Celebrate in style with a cake that’s colorful, fun and frivolous!

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Official Teenager

When your child turns 13, it’s a BIG deal! Help them celebrate with this “official teenager” cake they’ll love.

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Floral Bouquet Pull-Apart Cupcakes

Give your favorite teen girl a bouquet of beautiful flowers – cupcake flowers that is. To make your own professional looking cupcakes, check out this Wilton Cupcake Decorating Set on Amazon. (Trust me… it’s really easy and fun to do!)

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For the Starbucks Coffee Lover

Sometimes, you just crave a little Starbucks. This cake is sure to put a smile on your coffee lovin’ teen. Want to make your own Starbucks cake? Check out these Starbucks-inspired fondant cake toppers you can order on Etsy.

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Let’s Shoot Some Hoops

For the basketball player who dreams of shootin’ hoops, this cake couldn’t be any cuter. 

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Psychedelic Rainbow

Celebrate in style with this colorful, psychedelic rainbow cake that screams “let’s party!”

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Sweet Treats

Who says you have to have a traditional cake on your birthday? This easy to recreate sweet treats cake, filled with all your teen’s favorite go-to snacks, is the perfect alternative for kids who don’t necessarily dig cake. 

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Fabulously Floral

Don’t let this colorful cake intimidate you. It’s actually easy to replicate. Check out these adorable edible flowers you can buy on Etsy!

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Tik Tok Cake

With Tik Tok being all the rage with teens today, any teenager would love this totally fab cake. Check out this Tik Tok cake topper you can order on Etsy!

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Brownie Oreo Cake

Is there a teen out there who doesn’t love brownies and Oreo cookies? Get the recipe for this over the top scrumptious cake HERE.

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Cheeseburger with the Works

It may look difficult, but this birthday cake is actually super easy to make. Check out the recipe HERE!

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Cactus Cookie Cake

This adorable cactus cake is colorful, fun and totally different. With a few store-bought edible flowers and a simple decorator tip for frosting, anyone can make this cookie cake in no time. Get the recipe and how-to HERE. Check out these bright-colored flowers you can order on Etsy.

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Easy S’Mores Camping Cake

If your teen loves camping, this is the cake for them! And, the best part is, this cake is much easier to make than it looks. No prior decorating experience necessary! Get the recipe and how-to HERE!

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Chocolate Explosion Cake

This chocolate explosion cake is the ultimate chocoholic, chocolate lover’s dream cake. Not only does this cake make an amazing presentation, but it also tastes amazing! Get the easy how-to HERE!

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Floral Numbers Cake

What teenage girl wouldn’t love this beautiful cupcake cake adorned with gorgeous flowers and fresh strawberries. It’s classy and elegant.

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Clear the Road

Celebrate your teen’s 16th birthday (and the fact that they’re now old enough to drive) with a cake they’ll never forget.

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