Are you planning a birthday party for your little girl’s first birthday? One of the most important aspects of the celebration is undoubtedly the cake! To help you narrow down your search, we’ve compiled a list of the 46 most popular girl 1st birthday cakes.
From unicorns to princesses, to rainbows, and more, you can find a cake that perfectly complements your daughter’s personality and preferences. The selection includes beautiful pastel-colored cakes with floral decorations, playful animal-shaped cakes, and even geometrically-themed cakes!
Be sure to check out our most popular girl 1st birthday themes too!
If you are looking for boy first birthday ideas we’ve also got you covered!
Remember, the most important thing is that your daughter enjoys her special day with her friends and family, and always keep in mind your daughter’s favorite colors or characters when choosing a cake design.
We hope our list of the 46 most popular girl 1st birthday cakes will help you find inspiration to create the perfect centerpiece for your daughter’s celebration!
Reasons to Love These Popular Girl 1st Birthday Cakes!
- Adorable designs: All these different themed cakes are designed with cute and charming decorations that are perfect for a baby girl’s first birthday celebration.
- Variety of flavors: From classic vanilla to chocolate and fruit flavors, these cakes offer a range of delicious options to cater to everyone’s taste.
- Customization options: You can personalize these cakes with your preferred colors, flavors, and designs to make them unique and special for your little one.
- Memorable experience: These cakes not only taste great but also make for a memorable experience that you and your family will cherish forever.
46 Most Popular Girl 1st Birthday Cakes!
One of our most popular first-birthday themes for girls is Minnie Mouse. so if you are planning to throw your little girl one then you won’t want to miss this pretty pink polka dot Minnie Mouse cake!
It’s really simple to put together with pink fondant polka dots, a black fondant Minnie and topped with a cute Minnie Mouse topper.
Download our free Minnie Mouse party printables in pink or free Minnie Mouse party printables in red to decorate your party.
If you have a little mermaid at home that loves everything about them, then throwing a mermaid party is a great choice.
Impress your party guests with a gorgeous mermaid-inspired 1st birthday cake like this one.
The bottom tier is decorated with a variety of fondant shells, and the top tier is decorated with gorgeous pink, purple, and teal mermaid tail scales.
To finish it off just place a sparkly 1 topper and you’ve got yourself the perfect mermaid birthday cake!
Decorate your party with our free mermaid party printables or browse these fantastic mermaid party ideas.
Be sure to check out all these amazing mermaid birthday cake and mermaid party foods ideas too!
Treat your little girl to a whimsical boho party with a gorgeous naked cake, like this one.
Topped with some beautiful fresh flowers and a wooden ‘one’ topper this cake will certainly take center stage at your big celebration!
There are so many creative ideas to choose from when it comes to picking your daughters’ first cake.
If you are thinking of having a unicorn party, surprise your guests with a sweet unicorn-theme cake, like this one, decorated with colorful sprinkles and cute candy.
Top it with an adorable fondant unicorn and a number one.
Use our free unicorn party printables to decorate your party!
There’s not a little princess out there that doesn’t deserve a stunning 1st birthday cake on her special day.
This gorgeously decorated pink cake is definitely fit for a princess party, with its wonderful fondant flowers and ribbons.
The pink fondant crown is the perfect finishing touch!
Feel free to use our free little princess party printables to decorate your party.
There’s not a mom among us that doesn’t strive to find the perfect cake to celebrate her child’s first year.
Snow White is a much-loved Disney princess, so if you are stuck on ideas for a Snow White-themed cake look no further!
This cake may look simple, but it definitely does the trick.
Decorated with an illustration of Snow White, and topped with a single red apple, this cake will look amazing on your dessert table, and is perfect for a Snow White-themed birthday party!
Young kids can’t get enough of cute woodland animals which explains why woodland parties are on the rise and the trend is growing before our eyes.
This woodland-themed cake is just what you need for your baby’s first birthday, with a bunch of adorable fondant animals and pretty flowers.
Another favorite with little ones is Bambi. The movie has such a warm place in our hearts, making it a great party theme for a 1st birthday.
Treat your daughter to a special cake on her special day, with an impressive Bambi birthday cake like this one.
Decorated with pretty pink butterflies, a Bambi illustration, and a sweet ‘one’ cake topper, this birthday cake will surely blow your guests away!
If you are throwing a butterfly-themed party you won’t want to miss this spectacular three-tier cake!
Decorated from top to bottom with loads of pretty butterflies, this customized cake is just what you need to take center stage at your party!
Turn a first birthday party into a magical delight with an enchanting fairy-themed birthday cake like the one below.
You really couldn’t wish for a more on-theme cake than this one, decorated with a cute little fairy door, butterflies, and pretty flowers.
Check out all these real fairy-themed birthday parties.
It’s not every day you have the privilege of celebrating a special occasion, so go all out and throw a sweet bunny-themed 1st birthday, with a gorgeous cake like this one, that will leave your guests speechless!
Everything about this ombre drip cake is so impressive. From the cute fondant bunny to the beautiful fresh flowers this birthday cake will most definitely stand out!
Take a look at the gorgeous bunny birthday parties.
If you plan on throwing a garden-themed 1st birthday, you'll undoubtedly want to gather everyone around this fantastic garden-themed cake to wish your child a happy birthday.
Covered from top to bottom with pretty fondant flowers, this fabulous 1st birthday cake will stop everyone in their tracks.
Make sure you serve a larger cake if you have invited many people.
Finding the perfect first birthday cake may seem complicated, but we are here to help!.
If you are throwing your 1st birthday party during the summer how about treating your birthday girl to a flamingo-themed party with an elegant cake like this one?
This graceful pink naked cake is just what you need for an unforgettable celebration!
Don't miss these beautiful flamingo party ideas!
Kids love everything about wild animals and could literally spend hours marveling at them at the zoo, which I guess explains why safari parties are all over CatchMyParty.com.
Treat your one-year-old to a fun-packed safari-themed party with a beautiful ruffle cake like this one. Sometimes you don’t need to go all out and a simple cake will do the trick. Make sure you have food allergies in consideration when thinking about what recipe to go with.
A smash cake is a great choice and so much fun for your baby! Remember to have your camera ready to capture those priceless moments!
If you are on a budget make sure you download our FREE safari party decorations!
If you are planning a rainbow-themed party you’ll want to treat everyone to a show-stopping cake no one will forget anytime soon!
Decorated with an impressive fondant rainbow, cute butterflies, macarons, and colorful balls, this rainbow cake is what dreams are made of!
Don’t miss all these magical rainbow party ideas.
If you are out to impress then you won’t want to be this fabulous prima ballerina 1st birthday cake!
It’s just what you need to celebrate the big day in style. Each of the cake layers is delicately decorated and the fondant ballet slippers are the perfect final touch!
Check out all our beautiful ballerina parties, and use our free ballerina party printables to decorate your party!
Another cake that is sure to delight everyone is this beautiful carousel-themed one!
This feminine cake has so many gorgeous little details, such as pretty fondant flowers, bows, and carousel horses, that it’s hard not to fall in love with it.
If you are looking for carousel party ideas we’ve got you covered too!
This Alice in Wonderland-themed fondant cake is insane! I’ve never seen anything quite as eccentric and marvelous!
The tiers are crazy. Each one is inspired by a different character, such as the Mad Hatter, the Queen of Hearts, and the Cheshire Cat.
Your guests will never be the same after setting eyes on it!
Check out all our Alice in Wonderland birthday cake ideas, and decorate your party with our cute FREE Alice in Wonderland party printables!
This tea party-themed birthday cake is another exquisite example of just how mind-blowing your 1st birthday cake can be.
There’s no way your guests won’t be in awe of this masterpiece!. Made up with a bunch of pretty tiers it’s only fitting that the top one is a teapot!
Take a look at our lovely tea party printables!
If you are looking for a sophisticated 1st birthday cake for a stylish Parisian-themed party then this next cake is just what you are looking for!
Inspired by French patisseries this 1st birthday cake will add so much class and chic to an already elegant party!
Don’t miss these gorgeous French / Parisian party decorations and ideas!
Turn your party is to a fun fiesta by throwing a llama-theme celebration with all your family and friends.
Make sure your one-year birthday cake lives up to all expectations and that it looks perfect on your dessert table.
This cake may shy away from a more traditional look, but it’s just as impressive. Love the adorable llama topper!
Check out these cute llama 1st birthday parties!
So many children fall in love with the movie Moana and its catchy songs, that it’s no surprise it’s such a popular party theme for a baby girl.
If you are looking for inspiration for a Moana-theme cake we’ve got such a treat in store!
This tiered cake is everything a Moana fan could wish for and more.
Decorate your party with our free Moana party printables. Also, feast your eyes on these fun Moana party ideas! and Moana dessert tables.
A tutti frutti-themed party is a perfect way to introduce your baby girl to a bunch of fresh fruits. The best part is that you can even serve them to your guests as a healthy party food option!
Treat everyone to a cute fruit-inspired birthday cake that is sure to melt hearts. I mean, just look at this sweet cake… irresistible!
Take a look at the pretty fruit parties!
Everyone loves a lemonade stand and a refreshing glass of the sweet stuff in the summer, so how about making it the theme of your first birthday celebration?
Don’t miss this fabulous lemonade-inspired 1st birthday cake, decorated with a bunch of lemon slices. It’s sure to make heads turn.
Take a look at all our sweet lemonade parties.
If you dream of a more delicate cake then this swan-themed 1st birthday cake will definitely do the trick.
Decorated with a gorgeous swan topper with white feathers, this impressive cake just oozes finesse!
Take a look at the fabulous swan-themed parties!
Peter Rabbit is a literary classic and beautifully illustrated book, that remains, to this day, a popular party theme for both little boys and little girls alike.
Mark my words, everyone will fall in love with this beautiful cake, decorated with an adorable fondant Peter Rabbit topper and delicate pink fondant flowers.
Take a look at these pretty Peter Rabbit parties!
Donuts are hard to resist as is a donut-themed birthday!
Treat everyone to a fun donut-inspired birthday cake decorated with a bunch of cute donut cookies, like the one below and your guests will be scrambling for more.
Use our free donut party printables to decorate your party and look at the gorgeous donut party ideas!
A great way to pick a party theme, for your soon to be one year old, is to simply go with whatever cartoon show they love the most at that given time.
For example, Peppa Pig is a massive hit with young children which explains why we have so many fun Peppa Pig parties all over CatchMyParty.com
If you go with a Peppa Pig cartoon cake and you really can’t go wrong! This one here is perfect because it’s decorated to look exactly like the cartoon, now how much fun is that?!
Sesame Street is another all-time favorite with younger kids. They can spend hours glued to their screens watching it over and over again.
If this is the case in your house then there’s no way you can’t throw your daughter a Sesame Street-themed birthday party!
This Sesame Street cake is just as much fun as the show! Love all the bold and bright colors.
If Baby Shark has reached your house like a tidal wave then a Baby Shark party and 1st birthday cake are all you need to keep your little one content on their birthday.
Decorate your under-the-sea cake with a bunch of fondant Baby Sharks and you’re good to go!
Download our FREE Baby Shark party printable decorations to use at your party, and then take a look at all the wonderful Baby Shark party ideas!
Babies love nothing more than resting on their mother’s lap while being sung a sweet nursery rhyme.
Twinkle Twinkle is an all-time favorite and a really popular 1st birthday party theme too.
Treat your baby girl to a stunning 1st birthday cake with a beautiful topper to give it a Twinkle Twinkle Little Star vibe.
Get ready to be blown away by all our stunning star-themed parties!
There’s something so special about hot air balloons and the way they transport us to magical places.
A good idea to celebrate a birthday for the first time would be with a hot air balloon party.
Decorate your cake with fondant hot air balloons and stars and you’ll have yourself a show-stopper!
If you are throwing a bumblebee-themed birthday how about treating all your family and friends to a sweet bumblebee-themed cake like the one below?
Start off with a yellow frosted cake and decorate with fondant hexagons, to give your cake a honeycomb vibe.
Decorate with a cute bumblebee topper and you’re done!
A great party theme for both baby boys and baby girls is a dinosaur-themed birthday party!
Dress up your cake in cute fondant girly dinosaurs in pretty bows and flowers, and you’ll delight all the little girls at your bash!
How can anyone not be impressed with a fabulous pink dinosaur cake like this one?
A sunshine-themed party is the perfect way to celebrate the bright spirit of your little one's first year!
Let your sunshine-inspired cake take center stage, radiating warmth and joy with its golden hues and fondant sunburst decorations.
Who can resist the adorable fondant sun topper? It's sure to brighten up your dessert table?
This Mexican fiesta-themed fondant cake is absolutely spectacular and perfect if you are celebrating a 1st birthday with a Mexican fiesta!
Bursting with vibrant colors and inspired by traditional Mexican embroidery,this beautiful cake is topped with gorgeous flowers, that will let your guests know that they are in for a fabulous fiesta!
Don't miss all our amazing Mexican-themed party ideas!
If your little one can't get enough of cuddly teddy bears, then a Teddy Bear-themed birthday bash is a must!
This adorable cake, adorned with fondant teddy bears and and a beautiful fondant bow, perfectly captures the whimsy and charm of your child's favorite companion.
With its sweet design and cheerful colors, it's bound to be as much fun as hugging their favorite teddy bear, making it the perfect centerpiece for a memorable first birthday celebration.
Celebrate your little one's special day with a Boss Baby-themed bash!
This pink tiered birthday cake inspired by the beloved movie is is the perfect way to add a touch of playful elegance to your party!
It's sure to steal the show and fill your party with laughter and joy.
For more inspiration check out all Boss Baby party ideas!
Step into the enchanting world of Encanto with an unforgetable Encanto 1st birthday party!
Everyone is going to love your Encanto cake designed to look the magical Casita bursting with vibrant fondant flowers, edible butterflies, and it's beloved famailia Madrigal characters, weaving a tale of joy and wonder throughout your celebration.
Each slice becomes a delicious journey into magic, as laughter, love, and unforgettable melodies fill the air with warmth and delight.
You are more than welcome to downaload our FREE Encanto party printables and to use them to decorate your party! Great if you are on a budget!
Step right up to the greatest show on earth with a circus birthday extravaganza!
Treat your guests to the ultimate show-stopper by having a pink and white fondant striped cake, resembeling a big top tent, and top it with colorful fondant circus animals.
It will bring the excitement and wonder of the circus right to your party, creating memories that will last a lifetime.
Download our FREE circus party printables that you can use to decorate your party!
For more inspiration check out all our excellent carnival party ideas.
Let it go and embrace the magic of a Frozen-themed birthday bash!
Recreate a snowglobe by adorning a purple frosted Frozen-themed birthday cake with a a cute Elsa figurine, covered with an upside-down goldfish bowl. Maybe add a sprinkle of edible glitter for some sparkle and decorate with some pale blue edible pearls.
Your little one will feel like a true snow queen, surrounded by the enchanting world of Arendelle.
Download our fun and FREE Frozen party printables including invitations, and adorable FREE Frozen 2 party printables and use them to decorate your party without spending a lot a fortune.
Indulge in a sweet celebration with a Candyland-themed birthday party!
A cake decorated with colorful fondant candies, lollipops, and donuts will satisfy everyone's sweet tooth and create a whimsical atmosphere, where every corner is filled with delicious surprises and sugary delights.
Superheroes aren’t just for little boys. There’s nothing more powerful than letting your little girl know she too can be a superhero from a young age, which is why Wonder Woman is the perfect role model and a great theme for a 1st birthday.
Let your Wonder Woman-inspired cake shine on your dessert table. You’ve got to love the fondant Wonder Woman crown topper!
If your little one is turning one over the summer, then a great theme would undoubtedly be a summer luau 1st birthday party! We've so many great Luau party ideas you won't want to miss!
Add some summer vibes to your birthday cake with some fondant hibiscus flowers, palm trees, flamingos, and any other summer-inspired decorations that come to mind!
Turn a simple white cake into a winter ‘onderland’ by adding a gorgeous sparkly ‘one’ topper with a snowflake.
This is a fine example of how sometimes more is less!
Don’t miss these beautiful Winter Onderland parties for a bunch of cool winter party ideas!
Celebrate a fall 1st birthday with a cute pumpkin-inspired 1st birthday.
Have you ever seen a more amazing birthday cake than this one?
You’ve got to love the incredible pumpkin top tier!