70+ Delicious Birthday Cake Alternatives

This is the ultimate Birthday Cake Alternatives roundup! Over 70 delicious recipes for anyone who is looking for non-cake birthday ideas, ranging from healthy to decadent and everything in between!

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My husband’s birthday is coming up in a couple weeks, and I’ve been brainstorming ideas.

While I’d never turn down a slice of cake, I love planning unique parties and have been researching birthday cake alternatives. There are so many creative ideas out there!

Are you planning a birthday party for someone who doesn’t like cake? Do you want to do something a little different this year?

If you are wondering what can you have instead of birthday cake, this is the post for you!

I found over 70 alternatives to birthday cake from some of my fave food bloggers that I know you’re going to love. Keep reading for the best non-cake birthday ideas for everyone, from healthy birthday cake alternatives to decadent treats, like parfaits, cheesecakes, funfetti + sprinkles ideas, and more.

Need some party decorations or entertainment ideas, too? Check out all my party ideas here!

70+ Birthday Cake Alternatives

White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookie Cake from Hello Little Home

Strawberry Icebox Cake from Home & Plate

Nutella Fudge Brownies from Martha’s Baking Addiction

Funfetti Cinnamon Rolls from The Little Epicurean

DIY Ice Cream Sundae Bar from Hello Little Home

Vegan Birthday Cake Ice Cream Sandwiches from Rabbit and Wolves

Raspberry Cheesecake Dessert Shooters from Spend with Pennies

Banana Cream Rum Parfaits from Garlic and Zest

Creamy Peanut Butter Tart from Hello Little Home

Birthday Cake Cookies from The Toasty Kitchen

Angel Food Cake Ice Cream from Meg Is Well

Watermelon Bites with Cream Cheese Whipped Cream from Mommy’s Home Cooking

S’mores Freakshake from Hello Little Home

Honey Orange Cupcakes from Raia’s Recipes

Lemon Berry Mascarpone Tarts from The Organic Kitchen

No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars from Living Sweet Moments

Mini Fruit Pizza Cookies from Hello Little Home

Froyo Ice Cream Pops with Chocolate Dipping Station from The Flavor Bender

Black Forest Cookie Cake from Passion Fruit, Paws, and Peonies

Best Lemon Bars from Ciao Florentina

Easy Red, White, and Blue Popsicles from Hello Little Home

Cake Batter Rice Krispie Treats from Sugar Spun Run

Strawberries and Cream Crepe Cake from The Worktop

Mocha Fudge Cupcakes from My Frosted Life

Berry Cream Tarts from Hello Little Home

Ferrero Rocher Nutella Cheesecake from 4 Sons ‘R’ Us

(Mostly Healthy) Cake Batter Popsicles from The Simple, Sweet Life

Layered Watermelon Berry Cake from Creative Green Living

Peanut Butter Chocolate Ice Cream Sandwiches from Hello Little Home

Blueberry Cheesecake Bars from Bet on Dinner

Easy Salted Caramel Pear Trifle from Spoonabilities

Unicorn Drink from The Country Chic Cottage

Raspberry White Chocolate Bread Pudding from Hello Little Home

Cake Batter Fudge from Sugar Spun Run

Chocolate and Rose Indian Milk Cake from Jagruti’s Cooking Odyssey

Beet Chocolate Cupcakes with Honey Cream Cheese Frosting from Use Your Noodles

Easy Cake Pop Tutorial (make them in any color) from Hello Little Home

No Bake Oreo Peanut Butter Bars from Savory Tooth

Small Batch Birthday Cake Muffins from Kristine In Between

Strawberry Macarons from DIY Candy

Heart Sandwich Cookies from Hello Little Home

Funfetti Whoopie Pies from Certified Pastry Aficionado

Baked Chocolate Chia Seed Donuts from Eating by Elaine

Cotton Candy Popcorn from Bitz & Giggles

Waffle Ice Cream Sundae Bar from Hello Little Home

Peach Icebox Pie from The Nutrition Adventure

Bite-Sized Lemon Tarts from Garlic and Zest

It’s a Small World Freak Shake from Kleinworth & Co.

Strawberry Coconut Paletas from Hello Little Home

Banana Split Brownies from The Kitchen Prep

Eton Mess Ice Cream Cake from Passion Fruit, Paws, and Peonies

Black Forest Ice Cream Pie from The Life Jolie

Easy M&M’S Sundaes from Hello Little Home

Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie Pizza from Finding Zest

Funfetti Waffles from The Worktop

Watermelon Cake in Mason Jars from Pizzazzerie

Mini Strawberry Shortcakes from Hello Little Home

Napoleons from Cooking with Kushi

Knickerbocker Glory Recipe from One Dish Kitchen

Funfetti Cupcakes from Martha’s Baking Addiction

Chocolate Covered Strawberry Parfait from Hello Little Home

Lorna Doone Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars with Salted Caramel and Marshmallow Cream from Meg Is Well

Pineapple Upside Down Cake Ice Cream from The Simple, Sweet Life

Birthday Sugar Cookie Cake from Tidy Mom

Mini Ombre Cakes from Hello Little Home

Strawberry Lemon Crepe Cake from Taste and See

Watermelon Mint Chia Popsicles from Easy Cooking with Molly

Mini Ice Cream Cone Cake Pops from Shaken Together Life

Chocolate Dipped Sundae Marshmallows from Finding Zest

Vegan Chocolate Mug Cake from Eating by Elaine

Pink Lemonade Ice Cream Cone Cupcakes from Atta Girl Says

Heart Cake Pops from Hello Little Home

I hope these alternatives to birthday cake have left you inspired! Personally, I’m feeling pretty hungry!

Which of these birthday cake alternatives would you try first?

PS. For even more sweet treats, make sure to check out my Dessert Archives!