Your birthday is that special day you get once a year when you get to do everything your way. So what if you don’t want cake? Here are some amazing birthday dessert ideas that are not cake and are just as delicious, and maybe even more!
Cupcakes
Cupcakes are like mini cakes, but they are easier to bake and serve. What’s more, they look absolutely beautiful. Here’s one amazing recipe.
Enchanted Black Forest Cupcakes
These cupcakes are little bites of delight! They feel luxurious on the palate because of the rich dark chocolate and high-quality cocoa. I paired it with cherry pie filling that skyrocketed the earthy flavors and made them a delicacy. Check out the recipe for my secret ingredient that makes chocolate cake bloom!
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Doughnuts
Doughnuts are another dessert that can be easily customized to fit everybody’s taste. Here’s the recipe for the fluffiest Italian doughnuts. You can bake them, fill them and put the candles on top.
Best Italian Doughnuts
These Best Italian Doughnuts are perfect for any occasion, from casual breakfasts to festive gatherings. Give this recipe a try and enjoy the delightful, fluffy goodness that will have everyone asking for seconds!
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Dessert in a Cup
You can’t fail with the desserts in a cup- they are easy to make and delicious!
Chocolate and Orange Dessert in a Cup
Recipe for Jaffa-inspired dessert. Chill, serve, and enjoy this exquisite blend of chocolate and orange flavors that makes every bite a celebration!
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Mini Tarts
Delicious, beautiful, and ready to serve!
Mini Blueberry Cheesecake Tarts
I love making mini desserts! I whipped these blueberry baskets in no time, and they turned out flawless. Fresh blueberries on top and cardamom in the crust marries perfectly, enhancing each other’s flavors. But, what ties everything is a vanilla-induced cream cheese filling in the middle. Here is the recipe for Mini Cheesecake Blueberry Tarts, so you can test it, too!
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Sweet Tacos
Here is the recipe for one fun and eye-catching treat! This dessert offers an incredibly crispy texture that comes from taco shells and strawberry crunch. Yet, the middle is filled with smooth cheesecake filling.
Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake Tacos
Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake Tacos is a super fun dessert to make! It is super tasty with an interesting flavor combo! The texture is top-notch, as the taco shell is incredibly crunchy and coated in white chocolate and strawberry crunch, while the filling is silky and slightly tangy. Strawberries add juicy bursts of smack in every single bite. Here is the recipe for these yummy tacos!
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Churros
These baked churros offer a healthier spin on the classic fried treat without sacrificing the delicious cinnamon-sugar flavor. Serve them warm with chocolate or caramel dipping sauce giving yourself and your guests a birthday dessert you’ll all want to have again.
Homemade Baked Churros
Can my Baked Churros recipe be better than fried ones? Learn to make my amazing Homemade Baked Churros so you can decide for yourself!
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Mini Brownie Bowls
These adorable brownie bowls are perfect for filling with ice cream or fruit. They add an extra fun element to any party, and they make excellent holders for birthday candles. Of course, you can’t wait for too long to blow them!
Delicious Brownie Bowls (Ice Cream Dessert Bowls)
Brownie Bowls recipe for the win! Perfect chocolaty, fudgy vessels to carry your favorite frozen dessert treat.
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Ice Cream Floats
For a refreshing summer birthday treat, serve classic root beer with scoops of vanilla ice cream. Tasty and so adorably retro, this might easily become your favorite birthday dessert.
Ice Cream Float {2 Ingredients}
Quick and easy ice cream float recipe, homemade with 2 simple ingredients. This old fashioned, classic drink is made with ice cream, soda and sometimes syrup. Ready in less than 5 minutes. This simple recipe makes any night feel special. I love that these can be customized to any holiday, event, or party just by choosing different flavor and color combinations.
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Waffle Sundaes
Cake, but not cake, this waffle sundae combines crispy waffles with creamy ice cream, whipped cream, and sprinkles for colorful and fun birthday treat you can have for breakfast. Start your birthday the sweet way!
Waffle Sundae
Make this easy Waffle Sundae recipe for a fun family night or just because you want the best sundae ever! Kids and adults love this easy dessert recipe!
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Donut Tower
Build a fun, edible centerpiece by stacking donuts in a tower. Not that hard to make and even easier to tear apart, this dessert will definitely become a beloved birthday tradition.
Peanut Butter Cup Ice Cream Pie
This rich pie combines creamy peanut butter and chocolate in a frozen dessert. Perfect for those who love a decadent treat without needing to turn on the oven.
Peanut Butter Cup Ice Cream Pie
Peanut Butter Ice Cream Pie is an easy and delicious dessert! This Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie only needs 5 ingredients, and it feature everyone’s favorite Peanut Butter Cups. Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie is my weakness. Making peanut butter ice cream cake at home has never been easier (or more delicious).
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Macarons
These colorful French confections are light, chewy, and perfect for a special occasion. Customize them with birthday-themed flavors like funfetti or birthday cake.
Beginner’s Guide to French Macarons
This step-by-step French macarons tutorial sets you up for success with a tested recipe, list of tools, troubleshooting tips, and video.
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Rice Krispie Treat Pops
Rice krispie treats on a stick, decorated with sprinkles or colored candy melts, make a fun and easy dessert for kids and adults alike. This is a great substitute for cake promising an even better birthday!
Rice Krispies Treat Pops
Rice Krispies Treats on a Stick are a hit in my household! Though they look impressive, they only require a few simple ingredients and are one of the easy snacks you can make with kids.
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Birthday Brownies
Classic fudgy brownies topped with birthday sprinkles and frosting create a simple but delicious alternative to cake. You can even shape them into a birthday cake form!
Brownies
I don’t know why people don’t make Birthday Brownies all the time — they’re so easy and so wonderful. Brownies are much quicker to make than a cake, and they look so beautiful piled up in a rough-and-tumble pyramid spiked with birthday candles. For US cup measures, use the toggle at the top of the ingredients list.
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Cannoli
These crunchy, creamy Italian desserts are a fun surprise at any party. Add colorful sprinkles or chocolate chips for a festive birthday touch.
Cannoli
This foolproof cannoli recipe has clear instructions and lots of great tips to help you recreate the delicious cannoli you get in Italian bakeries.
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Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches
Sandwich your favorite ice cream between two chewy cookies for a simple yet amazing dessert. Roll the edges in sprinkles for extra birthday flair.
Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches
These Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches feature vanilla ice cream nestled between two of the most delicious soft and chewy chocolate chip cookies.
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Fruit Pizza
A sugar cookie base topped with cream cheese frosting and fresh fruit will give you a refreshing and colorful birthday dessert. The best thing is it works in any season- just pick your favorite fruits and enjoy and happy and healthy birthday!
Fruit Pizza
The BEST fruit pizza recipe — made with any kind of fruit, a yummy sugar cookie crust, and the dreamiest cream cheese frosting!
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