If you have a ballet-loving little girl at home we’ve got her next birthday covered. Whether it’s the fun frills of her tutu that she loves or the satin slippers she wears to class, we’ve gathered our favourite ballerina-inspired bakes to make her jump for joy.
Here are 17 ballerina birthday cakes for your tiny dancer.
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Sweet and simple
Pretty, pink and perfectly easy to make. A square sponge topped with a smaller round one is all you need for this dainty delight. (via Peace of Cake Design)
Buttercream beauties
Tiny party hats, teenie confetti and colourful ballerinas pointing their toes – this lemon buttercream cake is too cute! (via Movita Beaucoup)
Shining silhouette
It’s ruffles galore with this little number! An pink ombre base and matching cake topper gives this creation top marks! (via Cakes Decor)
Satin slippers
Satin slippers sit above delicate frills for this sweet bake. (via Gateauxlicious)
Swan Lake
Let their birthday cake capture the magic of Swan Lake and recreate the classic story in cake! (via Pinterest)
Ruffles and ribbon
With the base tier replicating a full, frilly tutu and the top tier replicating the ribbon of a ballet shoe, this ballerina cake will leave your little one with a smile from ear to ear. (via Cakes Decor)
Twist and twirl
Juniper Cakery have gone all out with this number and added a handy tutorial too! With brilliant pictures and simple step-by-step instructions, their tips will have you making this fabulous cake in no time! (via Craftsy)
Spotted gold
For your golden girl, here’s a gorgeous ballerina cake with a tiny touch of glam. (via Hostess with the Mostess)
Beautiful bunting
Celebrate your little lady’s big day with mini cake bunting. It’s an easy (and super cute) way to make the party table pop! (via Four-Eyed Girlie)
Aqua dreaming
Not a fan of pink head to toe? This two-tiered aqua creation looks incredible! (via Eslamoda)
Say it sweetly
Delicate soft ruffles and perfectly poised ballet shoes will leave the birthday girl swooning for this sweet. (via Caking It Up)
Tip toes and bows
Silhouettes on tippy-toes and a giant floral bow are a few of the fun finishing touches on this big bake. We LOVE! (via Catch My Party)
A Minion ballerina?
Because Minion fans can be ballerinas too. (via Vagabomb)
Frills and flowers
This cake is gorgeous and girly to a tee. There’s polkadots, sugar flowers, dusty pinks, soft purples and a darling cake topper to sweeten the deal. Just lovely. (via Life and Baby)
Coloured confetti
There are five layers of yumminess underneath this beautiful blue frosting and then there are adorable toppers and confetti on top! (via Sweetapolita)
Pointing pink
Pink and gold are a girls best friend, right? Here’s a simple ballet cake to make the her eyes sparkle. (via Catch My Party)
I love it
Oh La La! We love, love LOVE this pink and white celebration cake. (via Miettes)
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