If you’re planning a birthday party for someone special, then it’s important to put some thought into their favourite treats. The perfect cake can make or break the day so it’s worth trying to find something that they will love and enjoy.

There are loads of great ideas for homemade birthday cakes for adults – from fun gin and tonic flavours to a simple never-fail chocolate number, there’s sure to be the perfect choice for everyone. You can also get really creative with a theme-inspired cake or even go with an edible topper if you’re feeling extra fancy.

It’s also a good idea to think about how many people you need the cake for so you don’t end up with an over-sized piece or not enough! And don’t forget to consider dietary requirements too, if any of your guests are following specific diets.

Once you’ve got the size and flavour sorted, it’s time to think about the design. If you’re baking the cake yourself then it can be a lot of fun trying to come up with the perfect way to decorate it. Luckily, you can easily find lots of inspiration online and there are some brilliant YouTube tutorials to help.

A few things to bear in mind are the birthday person’s likes and dislikes and how you think they would want their party to be themed. Taking all of this into account should help you to create the perfect homemade birthday cake that the birthday boy or girl (or both!) will love.

The next step is to decide whether you’re going to make a layer cake or a sheet one. For a bigger party, it’s a good idea to choose a layer cake that you can cut up into individual portions and serve on plates. This will keep it looking impressive and prevent the cake from getting dry or hard, especially if you’re making it ahead of time.

If you’re going with a layered cake then it can be a good idea to make a few different flavours and frostings so there’s plenty of variety. This will also allow you to cater for all of your guests’ tastes as well as being a nice way to surprise them!

Another option for the ultimate 21st birthday cake is to choose a chocolate brownie as it’s super easy and quick to make. It’s also a really delicious option that will be loved by all of your guests!