Ever thought about having the same birthday cake every year? I know, it sounds a bit bold! But after tasting my partner’s signature hazelnut Gugelhupf year after year, I’m inspired to find my own go-to birthday cake.
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Do you have a signature birthday cake?
I don't. Not yet.
This year, I want to kick off a new birthday tradition: celebrating with the same cake every single time!
My partner and his hazelnut Gugelhupf (sooo moist and yum!) inspired me. It’s been his go-to birthday treat since childhood, and the excitement of slicing into it starts building days—no, weeks!—in advance.
Naturally, my birthday cake has to be something special. Not just delicious, but also reserved just for this occasion (because otherwise, what’s the point, right?). Growing up, my birthdays were all about variety: lemon cakes, hazelnut tortes, cream cakes—all seriously tasty, but none that screamed "birthday!" They’d also pop up at Christmas or New Year's, which made them feel a little less... mine.
Two Enticing Birthday Cake Options
Now that my birthday is coming up (I'm an end-of-July baby!), I'm super excited to start a beautiful new tradition: indulging in my dream cake!
The only question left is: which cake to choose? It’s definitely going to be a Torte—no doubt about that! You know, a layered cake with lots of cream.
Right now, I’m torn between two seriously tempting options: one with strawberries and cream and another that tastes like Snickers. Both recipes are from the blog Zucker&Jagdwurst.
My gut tells me the strawberry cream cake will win. Red has always had a special place in my birthdays (red gladiolas are my signature birthday flowers), and honestly, who can resist strawberries and cream? That combo is just as decadent as a birthday celebration should be.
Update: Strawberry Cream Cake It Was!
I went with the strawberry cream cake—complete with a luscious layer of vanilla pudding. Heavenly!
At first, it looked a bit like a flop—the cream on top was way too runny and refused to set into a proper layer. But in the end, it turned out to be a quirky, oddly charming, and seriously delicious creation. Its unique look just added to the whole experience, making the day feel even more special and unforgettable.
Looking forward to leveling up my strawberry cream cake game with every birthday! Yep, I've definitely found my new signature birthday cake!
What about you—do you stick to one birthday cake? Which one?
Wishing you planty of birthday cake delights,
Ramona
Psst ... you'll love the Cutest Happy Birthday Banner and this Trick to Boost Birthday Anticipation.
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