Our best birthday cakes

The birthday cake is something that is often bought, and this usually gets us out of a jam, but we think that a great gift for that special day in someone's life is to bake with love and make a delicious cake. If you are looking for new recipes or if you need inspiration for birthday cakes, here are five delicious and original recipes that will express how much you care about that special person.   Birthday Chocolate Cake [caption id=attachment_19761 align=aligncenter width=700] Happy Birthday Chocolate Cake and Balloons[/caption] If you want to choose a classic alternative that won't disappoint anyone, then prepare this delicious chocolate cake with chocolate frosting. It is a quite large cake with a fluffy and silky texture, while having a slightly moist consistency that prevents the cake from becoming dry. You can decorate this cake with colored sprinkles if it’s a child's birthday.   Caramel Cake This dessert is known as Dobos cake or Dobosh; it is a delicious Hungarian recipe. It consists of six different layers of cake filled with soft pastry cream. What stands out the most about the cake is the final touch of caramel that gives it a unique elegance, making it ideal for the birthdays of older individuals who appreciate the luxurious taste and texture of this cake.   Red Velvet Cake If the birthday girl is a fan of cupcakes, then she will love this cake. It is a fluffy red velvet cake with the batter dyed a deep red and finished with a white vanilla frosting. It is a classic North American dessert that is very rich and sweet, deserving a place in your recipe book. The sheer surprise of the guests when cutting the cake and seeing the red interior is worth it.   Fluffy Angel Cake This rich and soft cake is ready in 35 minutes and only requires half a dozen ingredients. This is why it is an easy dessert, but it also surprises with its airy and fluffy texture. It is an excellent and very original alternative to denser and heavier cakes. Remember that you can serve it with fresh fruit like strawberries, mangoes, or blackberries.   Apple and Spice Cake If one of the important birthdays in your family falls during this autumn season, then there is no better cake we can recommend than this one. It is a fresh apple and spice cake infused with cinnamon, clove, nutmeg, and ginger. It has a lot of flavor and pairs perfectly with a cup of tea or coffee for an afternoon celebration in this lovely cool weather.