And there's no need to go to all the effort of making one yourself either, as there are plenty of birthday cakes to choose from at your local supermarket that taste delicious and mean that there's no mess for you to clean up afterwards. Some cakes can be personalised to make them even more special. Spoiling your loved one on their birthday shouldn't break the bank. The best supermarket birthday cakes at a glance:

Snap several bars of Cadbury’s Dairy Milk Caramel bars into pieces and wedge a rectangle into the top of each buttercream rosette in place of the Giant Buttons. Of course, Cadbury’s Dairy Milk chocolate is also at the heart of numerous other Cadbury’s chocolate products including Dairy Milk Buttons, Dairy Milk Fingers, Freddos and the Dairy Milk caramel bars.Meanwhile beat the butter until smooth then sieve the icing sugar in, bit by bit, beating well between each addition. After making your snowflake cake, you’ll feel your confidence rises in the kitchen and feel like you can take on every cake challenge. I can’t wait to see your blue ombre snowflake cake creations! Happy Baking! To assemble cake: Level cake tops if necessary. Place a 9-in. cake on a serving plate; spread with 1-1/4 cups filling. Top with second 9-in. cake; spread top with 3/4 cup frosting. Insert four 2-3/4-in. wooden dowels 1-2 in. apart into center of cake to support the next layers. In the stand mixer bowl fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the butter, oil, and sugar on medium-high for 5 minutes. Turn the mixer on low and add half of the flour mixture to the butter mixture until fully incorporated.

Gosh, there are so many options for decorating this Cadbury’s Dairy Milk Chocolate cake. Here are a few of my favourite daydreams on this subject: Next, add 1 cup of white buttercream to a piping bag with a #806 round piping tip — pipe 10-12 round dollops on top of the cake. Read through all the ingredients and instructions so you can get a better idea of how much time and what you need to make this cake. The lighter chocolate flavour makes it an ideal option for those who find many chocolate cakes too rich.Food coloring gets darker over time, so it’s best to gradually add the food coloring, which is best for lighter colors. Spread a thin layer of buttercream over the top of the cake then use the remainder to pipe 14 buttercream rosettes on top of the cake. You’ll learn every step to make this snowflake cake at home. It starts with the foundation of a great cake recipe. That’s why I love this semi-homemade cake recipe; it begins with a vanilla cake mix that’s mixed with a pound cake that helps stabilize the cake when building three layers high. Plus, it’s perfect for beginners because it’s easy to follow directions.

Then I’ll walk you through how to make creamy vanilla buttercream that’s split into three bowls and colored with different shades of sky blue gel food coloring. This step gives the cake a unique ombre effect on the outside of the cake. But first I’ll show you how to fill the cake with the dark, medium and light shades of blue buttercream, so it’s pretty when you cut into the cake. When melting the Dairy Milk chocolate do so cautiously. It is very easy to overheat this chocolate, causing it to seize and/ or burn. I melt mine in a microwave (low-moderate heat) in 15-second bursts of power, stirring as the chocolate melts.The chocolate has a creamy and sweet taste and a smooth consistency that melts in the mouth superbly well. It may not be high-end chocolate but it is undeniably tasty and a square or two is always hard to resist. Whether you intend to turn this fun Cadbury’s cake into a celebratory birthday cake or just to enjoy it for the love of cake, it’s bound to be a hit. What is Dairy Milk? The inspiration behind this Cadbury’s Dairy Milk cake came about directly from a reader’s question regarding the potential use of drinking chocolate powder in cake making. So if you are that inquisitive reader, thank you! Using a variety of different Cadbury’s products for decoration can add extra interest to this Dairy Milk chocolate cake. This Snowflake cake is made with three light and fluffy semi-homemade vanilla cake layers filled with creamy vanilla buttercream and white chocolate snowflakes.

When it comes to throwing a birthday party, make sure to decorate your space with some party decorations. From bunting and balloons to lights and banners, you’ll find whatever you need to get everyone in the mood for celebrating. We’ve got a fun collection of greeting cards too—just what you need to express your feelings. Place another cake layer cut side down over the top. Repeat the process for another layer — Crumb coat with ivory vanilla buttercream and freeze for 30 minutes. Each ingredient has its place and purpose in this Dairy Milk chocolate cake. Leaving things out or making substitutions is really not advisable. If in doubt about something please send me a message, I may be able to advise before baking commences.Transfer to a large bowl. Cool to room temperature. Cover surface of filling with waxed paper; refrigerate until cooled. Stir in coconut. Cadbury’s Drinking Chocolate powder is essential for this cake. It adds the perfect level of sweet and milky chocolate flavour to the sponge. I don’t advocate using any other brands – this is, after all, a Cadbury’s Drinking Chocolate cake. Place a piece of parchment paper onto a baking sheet. Then pipe out 24-36 snowflakes of various sizes. Sprinkle white sanding sugar and edible glitter before the chocolate sets. Preheat the ovenandprepare the baking tinsbefore baking commences. This way the cake can go into the oven as soon as it is mixed and the raising agents are activated. Not suitable for children under 36 months due to small parts that present a choking hazard.