Here are 12 super simple kids birthday cakes that are great for beginner cake decorators or if you are after a fun cake in a hurry. There is something to suit all children in this great list of 12 super simple kids birthday cakes. Sometimes simple is just as good as fancy!

12 Super Simple Kids Birthday Cakes

1. Cookie Cutter Heart Cake

We love this idea of using a cookie cutter to make shapes using sprinkles as it is so simple but looks fantastic! You can use this idea with any shape and even mix it up with different colored icing. Click here to find out more.

2. Snake Cake

Bake some cupcakes and decorate to create this snake cake. Follow this link to find out more.

3. Owl Cake

I made this cake for my eldest daughters 2nd birthday. If you are short on time you could even buy a standard round cake to decorate. Click here for the recipe.

4. Very Hairy Monster Cake

My youngest daughter is a monster fan so for her second birthday, she got this monster cake. Read more about this cake here.

5. Rainbow Cake

This cake has jellybeans and marshmallows it will be a hit with most kids! Super yummy and super easy to decorate. Follow this link to find out more.

6. Construction Cake

This is one cake that is almost impossible to mess up! Crushed Oreos for the dirt, chocolate frosting mud and some plastic trucks and you have a winner for all truck loving kids! Follow this link for the tutorial.

7. Kit Kat Cake

This beautiful cake is perfect for both adults and children and is very quick to put together. Find out more here.

8. Fish Cake

This is such a cute fish cake with the little baby fish cupcakes and M&M bubbles. Change the colors to suit your child’s taste! Click here for the full tutorial.

9. Donut Birthday Cake

The perfect birthday cake for the biggest of donut fans! Easy and quick to achieve if you use store bought donuts. Find out more about this donut cake here.

10. Monkey Face Cake

Bake a banana cake to create some serious monkey fun with this monkey cake! Get the recipe here.

11. Confetti Cake

This impressive cake roll is covered in a layer of sprinkles, perfect for a quick and easy birthday cake. Head to Betty Crocker to find out more.

12. Sailboat Birthday Cake

I know a few adults who would love this sailboat cake! Cut a cake into these three shapes and cover in frosting and you have yourself this amazing but simple cake. Get all of the directions by clicking here. 

12 Super Simple Kids Birthday Cakes