Planning an Orlando birthday party for kids can be challenging, and finding the perfect birthday cake is often at the top of the to-do list. Orlando bakeries offer numerous options to satisfy young tastes and make birthday celebrations extra special. Here’s a guide to some of the best places in Orlando to order traditional and non-traditional birthday cakes for kids.
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Select from a variety of themed birthday cakes for kids at Publix. Photo by the author
Traditional Orlando Birthday Cakes
1.Bake Me A Cake – Orange City
Bake Me A Cake is well-known for its delicious,beautifully decorated fondant-covered cakes. A large variety of birthday cake flavors and fillings are available on their website. Custom one-of-a-kind cupcakes are also available for order.
2.Carlo’s Bake Shop– Orlando
Featured on the hit show Cake Boss, Carlo’s Bake Shop is located at the Florida Mall and features a digital cake builderon their website. The six-layer rainbow cake covered in rainbow sprinkles is a fan favorite!Guests can also order party trays with sweets such as cannoli,cookies, chocolate-covered strawberries, and more.
3.Charlie’s Bakery & Creamery– Orlando
Charlie’s Bakery is a family-owned bakery,serving the Orlando community for years. Theirbirthday cakes are popular for kids’ parties, featuring over 20 fun flavors including strawberry shortcake, Reese’s, and triple chocolate. The bakery also offers cheesecakes, cookies, pies, and ice cream.
4.Jillycakes– Orlando
Jillycakes creates whimsical and custom-designed birthday cakes that match anytheme, from princesses to pirates. With a variety of delicious flavors, each birthday cake makes for a memorable centerpiece onany child's special day.
5.Publix–Multiple Locations
At your local Publix bakery,select from a variety of popular themes for your next birthday cake, including Peppa Pig, Bluey, Minecraft, andmore. Options include sheet cakes, cupcake pull-apart cakes, two-tiered cake/cupcake, and cookie cakes. Be sure to place your order at least 24 hours in advance.
6.Sister Honey’s - Orlando
Sister Honey’s is a beloved Orlando bakery that has won numerous awards. With delicious options such aschocolate truffle cake, vanilla funfetti, and cookies and cream, you’re sure to find something to please all palettes. It isrecommended to place orders three or more weeks in advance.
7.Sugar Divas Cakery – Orlando
Sugar Divas Cakery specializes in custom kids' birthday cakes that bringthemes to life, from superheroes to fairytale castles. They even offer2D and 3D cakes for a really big impression!
You can't go wrong with a Walmart superhero birthday cake.Photo by the author
8.Walmart–Multiple Locations
Our family has had wonderful experiences ordering cakes from our local Walmart bakery. You can even get a personalized edible photo cake by bringing in a printed photo to add to select cakes. Popularthemes include Encanto, Gabby's Dollhouse, Monster Jam, Nerf, and many others.
Non-Traditional Birthday Cakes & Sweets in Orlando
9.Donuts To Go– Sanford
Donuts are my family’s weaknessand this Sanford donut shop is our favorite! With a little notice, the staff can make a large donut "cake"for your birthday child.
10.Kelly’s Homemade Ice Cream– Multiple Locations
Skip the cake and have Kelly’s Homemade Ice Cream cater your child’s birthday party instead! They offer options such as an ice cream truck, ice cream cart, and pre-made party packs.
11.The Naked Cupcake– Lake Nona
This Orlando bakery specializes in custom cupcakes that puts the decorating in guests’ hands! They provide all the frosting, fillings, and toppings, and can accommodate most themes.
12.Nothing Bundt Cakes– Multiple Locations
Nothing Bundt Cakes puts a modern twist on the traditional bundt cake. Their cakes come in a variety of sizes and flavors, from classic chocolate chip to strawberries and cream. Each cake is decorated with their signature cream cheese frosting.
13.Smallcakes– Orlando
For a non-traditional approach, Smallcakes offers a combination of cupcakes and ice cream. Their cupcakes arepopularfor kids’ parties, allowing for a variety of flavors and designs. For a unique birthday party treat, Smallcakes has an ice cream cart available for events.
14.Valhalla Bakery – Orlando
For kids with dietary restrictions or those seeking a healthier option, Valhalla Bakery offers vegan, egg-free, and dairy-free cakes that don’t compromise on taste or fun. These cakes come in a variety of flavors.
15.Walt Disney World Resort– Lake Buena Vista
Celebrating your child’s birthday at Disney? Order a Mickey Mouse celebration cake, complete with edible Mickey ears. Birthday cakes are available at participating Disney restaurants and must be ordered in advance, online or throughMy Disney Experience app.
16.Wondermade – Sanford
Wondermade specializes in gourmet marshmallows and handcrafted ice cream. Thebirthday cake marshmallows are whimsical and fun; these non-traditional birthday treats are sure to add a touch of magic to anyparty.
