It's her first birthday. She won't remember it, will love the wrapping paper more than the presents, and will likely not even recognize all the commotion happening around her for what it is. But if you're like many (if not most) parents, you will make a big deal of it anyway. It's the first birthday after all!
That's why you may just opt for a total over-the-top first birthday cake. It's a big milestone to celebrate, and the dessert should reflect that, right?
Just take a look at these 20 over-the-top cakes parents commissioned for a little girl who has no clue what a cake even is yet.
#15 is seriously crazy! Did you go for an over-the-top cake for your daughter?
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Looney Tunes
Going looney for… a birthday party that she definitely won't remember.
Buzzing 'Bout Birthdays
It's beautiful and intricate and likely to be destroyed in seconds.
Lace & Layers
Three tiers, one crown, draping, and even edible lace. Little Giselle has a party fit for a princess.
Golden Standard
It's gilden, chevron, and looks like a Pinterest dream. Now 'gram it, Mom, and get on with the party because it will be smashed by a baby fist in 3, 2 …
Crowns & Tiaras
A cake fit for a princess. Is there really no other way to ring in a first birthday?
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Instagram Queen
She's already putting her best face forward and knows exactly how to style her pics. This 1-year-old is your go-to filter choosing goddess, obviously.
Under the Sea
"Everything's better, down where it's wetter, take it from me!"
Clearly, some parents took it to heart.
Piping & Pearls
The baker pulled out all the stops for this cake. The chevron, the fondant pearls, the elegant flowers. Only the best for this little lady.
Fondant & Feathers
Please say those feathers are edible. That might be the only thing little Iniya might want to do with them.
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Future Career Plans
Doc McStuffins is adorable, but don't they say to hold off on TV until they're at least 2?
Farmland
Every little one loves animals, and Emmelyn is no exception. And it looks like parents pulled out all the stops to make sure she got a whole litter of critters.
Buzzing Around
Let's just think, for a minute, about how much time it took to make those miniature little bees and home. And then how quickly they were destroyed.
Peas in a Pod
Wait… are those actual peas in a pod? They sure look like it!
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Good Enough to Eat
Seriously, we could just eat these right up! But we're sure the little lady just plucked them up straight from the cake.
Best of the Best
It has everything: colors, bows, 3D art. And if you thought a number one candle would do it? Boy, were you wrong!
Minnie Mouse
There may have been a Disney World trip, but even if there wasn't, this is one seriously Minnie-fied cake.
The Whole Disney Crew
If this was little Taylor-Rae's smash cake, that's a sad one to see go.
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Princess Time
Now this is a Princess-friendly tower and cake.
Whoo's Birthday?
She's just hootin' and hoolerin' with laughter, we bet!
How Do You Top This?
We hope Cansu's parents can top this cake for all future birthdays to come.
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