15 Delicious Desserts Every Birthday Girl Needs

Without a birthday dessert, no celebration is complete. Whether if she’s your best friend, sister, cousin, girlfriend, or even your mom, the birthday girl in your life deserves only the sweetest treats on her special day. Yes, everyone loves cake and cupcakes, and there are a few amazing recipes here for that, but why not get creative? Between Fruity Pebble waffles, dessert nachos, and amazing milkshakes, you’ll have all the right ideas to whip up a sweet and special birthday dessert. Check out these delicious 15 birthday dessert recipes you need to try! Keep in mind none of these recipes are mine, each is linked back to their original source.

Confetti Cake Pops

Let’s be honest, cake pops are the main reason anyone should be going to Starbucks, besides the coffee of course. These are so delicious and so addicting. You won’t be able to have just one. For the full recipe, click here.

Ingredients

• 1 box Cake Mix
• 1/2 container Frosting
• 1 bag White Chocolate Candy Melts
• 1 handful Rainbow Sprinkles

Birthday Cake Remix Brownies

A rainbow spin on your basic chocolate brownies. You’ve never had a birthday dessert like this before, so make her birthday even more special with this unique treat! You know you want the full recipe, click here!

Birthday Cake Layer Ingredients

• ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
• 1 large egg
• 1 cup light brown sugar, lightly packed
• 1 tablespoon imitation vanilla extract
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• Pinch of salt
• Pinch of baking powder
• ¼ cup white chocolate chips
• ¼ cup semi sweet chocolate chips
• ¼ cup rainbow sprinkles, plus more to top

Brownie Layer Ingredients

• 5 tablespoons unsalted butter
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• ½ cup unsweetened dark cocoa powder
• ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 large egg, cold
• Pinch of salt
• Pinch of baking powder
• ¼ cup all purpose flour

Funfetti Ooey Gooey Bars

Fruit Pebbles? Yes please. These bars aren’t like anything you’ve tasted before. Hurry up and check out the full recipe here!

Ingredients

• 8.25 oz package aqua blue Funfetti cake mix
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup oil
• 1 container marshmallow cream
• 1 1/2 tbsp butter
• 3 cups mini marshmallows
• 3 cups Fruity Pebbles

Dessert Nachos

Who doesn’t love a plate full of nachos? How about sweet, crunchy dessert nachos? These make a great side to any birthday cake. Go ahead and dip them in melted chocolate or Cool Whip! For the full, mouth-watering recipe, click here.

Cookie Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon instant yeast
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
• 6 ounces rainbow nonpareils

• 3 pasteurized egg whites
• 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Topping Ingredients

• diced strawberries
• chocolate chips

Confetti Chaco Tacos

What goes better with your dessert nachos than, Confetti Chaco Tacos! I mean, waffle cone shells filled with ice cream, nothing beats that. If your birthday girl loves herself some Mexican food, this is the dessert for her. For the full recipe, click here.

Taco Shell Ingredients 

• Waffle Cone Maker
• 2 eggs
• 2 egg whites
• 1/4 cup + 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup flour
• 4 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
• 2 tablespoons milk

Filling Ingredients

• 1 quart vanilla ice cream, softened
• 8 – 12 oz. white melting chocolate
• Pink or purple candy food coloring
• Sprinkles

Marshmallow Sprinkle Sandwich

Like S’mores, but better. This birthday dessert will fit anyone’s sweet-tooth. Don’t forget to make extra so you can save some aside for yourself! Trust me, you’ll want to. Get the full recipe here.

Frosting Ingredients

• 4 egg whites
• 1 cup 200 g superfine sugar
• 1 tablespoon light corn syrup
• Pinch of cream of tartar
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste

Chocolate Coating Ingredients

• 8 ounces 240 g best-quality dark or milk chocolate
• 3 tablespoons 45 ml vegetable oil

Other Ingredients

• 12 Store-bought ice cream sandwich cookies
• Sprinkles of your choice

Chocolate Chip Birthday Cookies

We all love chocolate chip cookies. But we love them, even more, when they’re topped with sweet and colorful candy. Your birthday girl won’t be able to get enough of these tasty cookies! Click here for the full recipe. 

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 teaspoons imitation vanilla extract
• 2 1/2 cups flour
• 1/2 cup vanilla pudding mix
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
• 1 cup white chocolate chips
• 1 cup chocolate chips or chunks
• 1/4 cup sprinkles
• 10 oz. pink melting chocolate

Confetti Cookie Dough Pretzel Bites

The perfect combination of sweet and salty, but with a birthday spin! This dessert is like mini cookie dough sandwiches. Your guests will be sneaking these in their mouths all night long. For the entire recipe, click here.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter, room temperature
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 tbs brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon imitation vanilla (or vanilla extract)
• 1 cup flour
• 1/4 cup sprinkles
• 1/4 white chocolate chips
• 30 – 40 square pretzels
• 10 oz white melting chocolate
• Pink or Purple candy coloring

Tie Dye Fruity Pebble Waffles

Breakfast for dessert? Or dessert for breakfast? Either way, we’ll take it. On your birthday, you can enjoy dessert for every meal. Want the full recipe for these fluffy, fruity waffles? Click here!

Ingredients

• Farmhouse Waffle Mix
• Neon Food Color
• Whipped Cream
• Fruity Pebbles

Rainbow Sprinkle Donuts

Forget store-bought donuts, it’s time to make your own! Any girl would go crazy for a donut, or four, on her birthday. When making your own, feel free to get creative with the colors and toppings of this birthday dessert. Click here for the full recipe. 

Ingredients

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• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 egg
• 1/2 to 3/4 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 cup canola or vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Cake Batter Rice Krispie Treats

Snap, Crackle, Pop, but now add in cake! Do people that dislike Rice Krispie Treat’s even exist? This crispy, gooey recipe is everything you’ll want on your birthday and more. Click here for the full recipe! 

Ingredients

• 3 tbsp of butter
• 1/3 cup of white vanilla cake mix
• 5  cups of rice crispy cereal ( I used the Trader Joe’s brand)
• 1 bag of mini marshmallows (10 oz.)
• Sprinkles (as much as you want)

Birthday Cake Milkshake

What better to wash down your birthday cookies than with this Birthday Cake Milkshake? It’s the perfect mix of sweet and smooth. Click here for the full recipe on how to make this tasty shake!

Ingredients

• Vanilla ice cream
• Milk
• Vanilla or Funfetti dry cake mix
• Sprinkles

Funfetti Cake

Ah, a birthday dessert classic. Even with all the crazy and creative desserts going on, your birthday girl still needs to blow out her candles! This cake is so fluffy and will satisfy any of those sweet birthday cravings. For the full recipe, click here!

Cake Ingredients

• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 whole egg plus 1 egg white
• 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste
• 3/4 cups plus 1 tablespoon cake flour
• 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter
• 3 tablespoons sprinkles

Frosting Ingredients

• 2 ounces cream cheese
• 12 tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste
• 1-2 tablespoons heavy cream
• More sprinkles

Pink Velvet Cupcakes

Red velvet, but make it pink. These cupcakes are melt-in-your-mouth delicious. Topped with cream cheese frosting? Count us in! Click here for the full recipe. 

Cupcake Ingredients

• 1 1/4 cups flour
• 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup butter
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 6-8 drops pink food coloring

Frosting Ingredients

• 4 ounces cream cheese
• 1/2 cup butter
• 3 cups powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1-2 Tablespoons heavy cream

Birthday Whoopie Pies

Hip-hip-hooray! Or should we say Whoopie? A Funfetti spin on your favorite cream-filled pies. Everyone will be dying to know how you made this birthday dessert. To see the entire recipe, click here!

Cake Ingredients

• 1 cup sugar
• 11 tablespoons butter unsalted
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoons pure vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
• 2 large eggs
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 2/3 cup milk
• 2/3 cups spinkles

Frosting Ingredients

• 1 cup butter unsalted
• 4 1/2 cups powdered sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

These delicious treats will make it her birthday that much more special. Which will you be making first? Let us know in the comments below!

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