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If ever there was a way to ensure a touch of magic at a children’s birthday party, it’s with a unicorn cake!

There’s just something mystical about the legendary creatures that capture the innocence of childhood. And when it comes to capturing the enchanting nature of unicorns in cake form – there are literally hundreds of ideas! So we’ve strapped on our wings and made our way around the land to gather the very best unicorn cake ideas for your next celebration.

We’ll be honest, some of these aren’t exactly at-home baker standard – in fact one of the beautiful cakes we’ve featured below costs a whopping $4000! But with a little magic dust and the power of a unicorn’s horn, some of these birthday cakes are simple enough to whip up yourself. We promise!

18 Unicorn Cakes For Magical Birthdays

It’s time to saddle up, because we’re about to take a mystical ride through a whole stable full of sublime unicorn cakes. And if these aren’t enough inspo for you, make sure you take a wander through our Dolly Varden Cake Ideas or our roaringly good Monster Truck Cake Ideas.

Whimsical Wink!

Magically easy unicorn cake

This sweet guy is actually deceptively easy to make – in fact it’s called the Magically Easy Unicorn Cake! Using an ice-cream cone for the horn is a genius shortcut and sour spaghetti lollies make short work of the unicorn’s mane.

Source: Food Network


Number It

Number cake unicorn

A number cake always looks impressive, but when it’s piled high with pastel rainbow delights and unicorn horns – it’s positively enchanting! There are actually no unicorns in sight on this cake, but the adorable ears and teeny horns are enough of a hint.

Source: Pinterest


The Original

delicious Unicorn Cake

This gorgeous cake is one of the original unicorn designs to go viral. Super impressive in its simplicity, the cake is covered with buttercream icing, and the main is also piped buttercream. Fondant eyes, ears and a horn finish it off perfectly.

Source: delicious


Layer Upon Layer

Layer unicorn cake

Just when you thought a cake inspired by unicorns couldn’t get any sweeter – look at the inside of this stunner! By colouring some of the cake batter and swirling through uncoloured batter, you get a marbled, magical effect – it’s just the type of moment you want after blowing out the candles!

Source: Life Love Liz


On A Roll

unicorn cake roll

If a traditional unicorn isn’t your child’s thing, how about creating a cake roll with a unicorn theme? This is a complete sugar rush – but hey, it’s a birthday! Make a roulade batter and add swirls of food colouring after pouring it into the Swiss roll tin. Once baked, fill with cream and roll as usual, before covering in cream or buttercream and decorating in everything rainbow and pastel.

Source: Crazy For Crust


Rainbow Tears

Naturally Jo unicorn cake

A crying cake wouldn’t usually be top of our list for the child’s birthday, but there’s just something about this creation we love! The use of the rainbow drip is perfection in this two-tiered wonder.

Source: Naturally Jo 


 A Cake Of Delights

Hobby Craft Unicorn Cake

The adorable cake in the centre of this tray of sweetness was created using a unicorn cake tin and decorated with modelling paste to give it a super professional finish, even though it can easily be made at home. And of course, we love the use of lollies and biscuits to help bring a touch of colour to the tray.

Source: Hobby Craft


 Sweet And Sour

Taste unicorn cake

Yes, you CAN totally make this amazing cake yourself! It’s a basic butter cake, covered in buttercream and decorated with a fondant eye, ice-cream cone horn and sour strap hair. It’s so simple but really packs a punch! If you head to the link below, you can download the template for the head for free.

Source: Taste


Stunningly Simple

Simply Recipes Unicorn cake

No need for fondant of any kind with this whimsical cake. Just use buttercream and your piping skills, and some ice cream cones. This is the perfect design if you’re pressed for time!

Source: Simply Recipes


 Mermaid Dreams

sugar and sparrow unicorn cake

This colourful creation is a happy medium between mermaids and unicorns – and really is there any better combination? With a prancing sugar cookie unicorn on top and buttercream piping all around – the finishing touch on this beauty is a tuft of Persian fairy floss.

Source: Sugar & Sparrow


Sweet Smile

Unicorn Cake

We’re heading into professional baker and cake decorator territory here, with this exquisite unicorn head creation. From the perfectly moulded hair to the sweeter-than-sweet smile, this cake is a true centrepiece.

Source: Unknown


Somebunny To Love

Family Spice Unicorn Cake

Here’s another theme crossover, but this time it isn’t mermaids, it’s a bunny! The most adorable birthday or Easter cake, this little guy featured cute bunny paws and a funfetti cake inside to keep the party going!

Source: Family Spice


Readymade Delight

Cheesecake Shop Unicorn Cake

If you’re keen to outsource your cake, but not wanting to spend a fortune, grabbing a readymade Cheesecake shop cake is the way to go. And this unicorn version is so much fun, with the Smartie centre surprise!

Source: Cheesecake Shop Unicorn Cake, $99


Marshmallow Dreams

How to cake it unicorn cake

We just adore the simplicity of this cake, from the buttercream details to the use of pastel-coloured marshmallows for the mane. And if you turn your head slightly, you can see that this is just a regular round cake that’s had a large slice cut out of it – and that large slice gets cut down to make the ear and horn! So ridiculously simple!

Source: How To Cake It


Exquisitely Extravagant

Cheesescape

Ok, here’s what you’ve been waiting for – the $4000 cake! But is it any wonder? This creation has so much detail to take in, from the hand-crafted fondant unicorns to the different cakes and decorations. It truly is a masterpiece. But could you eat a $4000 cake?

Source: Anges de Sucre Extraordinary Cakes


Fat Unicorn Cake

Fat unicorn cake

Yep, fat unicorn cakes are a thing! They are hilariously adorable, and require a bit of sculpting skill, as well as the ability to partially destroy a perfectly good cake!

Source: homemadebavaria_tt


Cake Tin Creation

wilton unicorn cake

Ah, Wilton cake tins – who doesn’t have at least one in their kitchen?! If you can source a Wilton Unicorn Cake Pan then head over to the link below and see how many different, creative versions of a unicorn you can create! It’s honestly so easy!

Source: Wilton


Ouch!

Naturally Jo unicorn cake

Finally, we’re ending on a humorous note, with a cake that’s perhaps better suited to an adult’s birthday! This cutie is a bit of work, creating different coloured layers of cake, but it’s totally worth it for the impact!

Source: Naturally Jo


 

Unicorn Cake Toppers

If you’re a keen baker but not so excited about the decorating side of things, a unicorn cake topper is the perfect way to finish off your deliciously magical masterpiece!

From handcrafted unicorn horn toppers to edible fondant unicorns and even personalised paper creations, you’ll find a little treasure trove down below to help adorn your unicorn birthday cake!

Unicorn Cake Topper


If you’re in the mood for scrolling through more cakey goodness, head on over to Wiggles Cakes article!

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  • Wow, these are so beautiful. Which one to choose?

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  • These are so beautiful and fun at the same time. some look really tricky, but others a bit more achievable. Pretty sure any unicorn lover would love one of these.

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  • Love these so much. My youngest would love any of them but it’s my middle daughters birthday next and she wants a fnaf cake lol

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  • These are so adorable & the caketoppers sources are so helpful! Thankyou for the inspo!!

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  • So many beautiful cakes! I love the multicoloured icing, and the coloured sponge designs. This would have been the dream as a kid.

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  • My granddaughter had a unicorn cake from Costco. $35 and it was big. Fed everyone (25 guests) plus more. It was the most delicious cake I’ve had and I don’t usually like cake

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  • These are fantastic. My daughter never asked for a unicorn cake though.

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  • These are gorgeous. Such stunning results

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  • Love how creative people are. So good! Helps others be a cake decorator.

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  • Some of these would actually be quite easy to construct :)

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  • These all look amazing! Well done to the bakers

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  • So many cute ideas here! My daughter has requested a unicorn cake this year, so I’ll definitely use this article as inspiration!

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  • This are incredible, now to try and get them to look somewhat the same!

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  • Ooohhhh, a couple here I just love. Wish I was clever enough to make one

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  • I love these! They all look so good!

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  • Wow! Every single one of these is just beautiful, amazing, clever, creative. How I would have loved any one of these.

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  • These are amazing! Wish I had the baking skills for them.

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  • So many of these are gorgeous – almost wasted on really little kids!

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  • All children would love one of these for their birthday cake. Thanks so much for sharing them with us.

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  • They look pretty amazing, would definitely light up a young kids eyes when they see their cake.

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