Top 5 innovative ideas for birthday cakes in North Brisbane

Tired of celebrating birthdays with the same old chocolate cakes? Then, it is time for you to try some unique birthday cakes in North Brisbane. Whether you like the fun of cutting a classic chocolate and confetti cake or you want to add a modern touch to the party with a themed cake decorated with macrons and chocolate bars, you need creative birthday cake ideas that are actually achievable by your cake designer. Continue reading to explore the best birthday cake inspirations that are suitable for people of all ages.

Best inspirations for birthday cakes in North Brisbane:-

Gingham Cake

If you like stripes, then you must try a gorgeous gingham cake for the upcoming birthday event. You can ask your cake designer to bake it in your favourite flavour, and for the gingham, you can choose the colour pattern that you want to go for. Be it soothing white and green or bold black and blue, gingham cakes are one of the perfect birthday cakes in North Brisbane for people who like minimal yet elegant options. 

Date and carrot cake

If any of your friends or family members like carrot cake, then you can ditch the traditional chocolate or vanilla cake on their birthday and surprise them with a beautiful and delicious carrot cake. This is one of the trendy birthday cakes in North Brisbane. You can choose the colour of the buttercream or cream cheese frosting according to your liking. The sweetness of dates makes this cake extra special. 

Super soft coconut cake

If you want to ditch chocolate this year, then you need to try this coconut cake. You can ask a professional cake designer to keep soft layers and maintain a moist texture. The sweetness of shredded coconuts that are added and folded in the batter will add an extra layer of sweetness and texture. The cake can be frosted with creme cheese. You can ask the baker to add more shredded coconut on top of the frosting to make it look unique and taste delicious at every bite. 

Hummingbird cake

Many people have nut allergies, so they do not get to enjoy this delicious cake filled with the richness of different nuts. If your or your friend’s birthday is approaching and none of the guests are allergic to nuts, you can surprise them with this hummingbird cake. The cake has layers, and the layers have everything- starting from tropical fruit and toasted nuts to tangy cream cheese frosting. This is one of the must-try birthday cakes in North Brisbane.

If you are planning a birthday party soon, you must order the cake as early as possible. Contact your local cake designer or browse online to find the best cake designer near your location to discuss your ideas and bring them to reality. 

Publisher: Cake Stories By Deborah Feltham - 6/02/2025

Chocolate cake is a preferred choice by adults and kids alike, especially for birthdays and also weddings. A rich & moist chocolate flavoured cake is as fun to make as it is to eat. Although a typical chocolate cake is made using melted chocolate or cocoa powder, other ingredients like fudge, vanilla creme and other sweeteners can also be included in the recipe.

Preparing a simple yet delicious and mouth-watering chocolate cake is quite easy. It also hikes up the fun of the ocassion because, afterall, who doesn’t love a unique birthday cake made from chocolate!

Ingredients required for preparing the chocolate cake: 

• 1 tablespoon of butter
• 2 cups of granulated sugar
• 1 and ¾ cups of flour (including some extra for dusting)
• ¾ cups of cocoa powder
• 1 and a ½ tablespoon of baking powder
• 1 and a ½ tablespoon of baking soda
• 1 tablespoon of salt
• 2 large eggs
• 2 tablespoons of vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup of vegetable oil
• 1 cup of reduced-fat milk
• 1 cup of hot water or hot coffee

Other necessary requirements:

• A large mixing bowl
• A wooden spoon
• A hand mixer
• A toothpick
• A cooling rack

Method of preparation:

Step 1: Preparing the oven and pans – Heat the oven to a temperature of 350 degrees Farenheit. Grease the two baking pans with softened butter and lightly dust the pans with flour. Set them aside.

Step 2: Preparing the chocolate mixture – The flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder, and salt needs to mixed and stirred together in the large mixing bowl until they are thoroughly combined.

Step 3: Making the chocolate batter – Crack the two eggs and mix them with the concoction in the large mixing bowl. Add milk and the vegetable oil and beat on a medium speed for one or two minutes until smooth.

Step 4: Mixing the vanilla and the hot water or coffee – Add vanilla to the chocolate batter and beat slowly for one minute. Then pour the hot water or coffee and mix well.

Step 5: Bake the cake layers – Pour equal amounts into the pans and bake the mixtures in the oven for around 35 minutes. 

Step 6: Toothpick test – Insert a toothpick into the cake; if it comes out clean, without any crumbs sticking to it, the cake is ready.

Step 7: Cooling – Place the cakes on a cooling rack, and after 2 hours, put the layers on a cake stand and frost as desired.

Publisher: Cake Stories By Deborah Feltham - 5/29/2017