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A homemade birthday cake can be the perfect way to make a celebration special, and Betty Crocker makes it easy for anyone to bake a cake that’s beautiful and impressive. This lighthearted book is bursting with 80 fresh ideas for birthday cakes, cupcakes, and other sweets, each with a full-color photo. Find inspiration for kids’ parties in a Flip Flops Cake, Guitar Cake, or Princess Castle Cake; elegant ideas like an 18-Layer Red Velvet Cake; and individual treats like Chocolate Sour Cream Cupcakes and Peach Pie Pops. A special chapter provides complete menus for throwing a Pirate Party, Dinosaur Party and even a Half Birthday Party featuring a semicircular rainbow cake! Perfect for kids of all ages—and even adults—this book will make birthdays fun for years to come.Everything you need to plan the perfect celebration, from party themes to showstopping desserts:Complete Party Themes: Throw an unforgettable bash with full menus and ideas for a Pirate Party, Dinosaur Party, and even a fun Half Birthday Party.Creative Cakes for Kids: Find step-by-step instructions for a showstopping Princess Castle Cake, a rock-and-roll Guitar Cake, and other kid-friendly favorites.Elegant Grown-Up Desserts: Impress guests with sophisticated options like the stunning 18-Layer Red Velvet Cake or the rich Tall, Dark and Stout Chocolate Layer Cake.Trusted, Easy Recipes: With over 80 ideas tested and approved by the Betty Crocker Kitchens, each with a full-color photo, you can bake with confidence every time.