There are so many milestones during a girl’s teen years, but the sweet 16 birthday stands out from the rest. Sure, you’re probably hyperventilating into a brown paper bag at the prospect of your teen driving soon, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t celebrate the big 1-6 with a super special sweet 16 cake. Because even if you aren’t throwing a huge party, an impressive dessert is called for—gone are the days when a simple round cake with iced flowers would do.
More formal than a regular birthday party cake, but not quite as fancy as a tiered wedding cake, sweet 16 cakes should reflect a teen’s unique personality and tastes. From soccer-themed sweet 16 cakes to geode-inspired edible masterpieces, there’s a sweet 16 cake for just any number of your teen’s passions. As you gear up to celebrate this milestone birthday, let one of these 11 super sweet 16 cake ideas inspire you. (And once the sweet 16 festivities are over, then you can go back to panicking about her getting behind the steering wheel.)
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11 Super Sweet 16 Birthday Cake Ideas
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Soccer Sweet 16 Birthday Cake
If your sporty girl has mad footwork skills, this soccer cake is exactly the centerpiece that her Sweet 16 party needs.
Source: Sweetie Vie via Cake Central
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Candy-Crazed Sweet 16 Birthday Cake
The sweets are piled high on this icing-laden Sweet 16 cake. Cake pops, jelly beans, and meringues create a sugary sculpture.
Source: Dollybird Bakes via CakeDecor
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Geode Sweet 16 Birthday Cake
Geodes are a hot trend and they are now taking the birthday world (and Pinterest) by storm - specifically in cake and cupcake designs using rock candy..
Source: Creative Wife and Joyful Worker
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Celestial Sweet 16 Birthday Cake
Golden constellations and silver moons against a black backdrop make an out-of-this-world birthday cake.
Source: Sprinkle Bakes
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Ombre Sweet 16 Birthday Cake
Various shades of purple cake and cupcakes styled on a tiered stand create an ombre effect for this Sweet 16 cake.
Source: Pink Cake Box
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Lady Gaga Sweet 16 Birthday Cake
Bake up an ode to your Little Monster's favorite singer with this outrageous Lady Gaga-inspired cake.
Source: Letterpress Bakery
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Mermaid Sweet 16 Birthday Cake
Give a subtle nod to your girl's love of the ocean (and everlasting mermaid obsession) with this scaled Sweet 16 cake.
Source: The Pastry Studio
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Numeral Sweet 16 Birthday Cake
Leave no room for confusion about which big number your kid is celebrating with matching "1" and "6" cakes.
Source: CakesDecor
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Chanel Sweet 16 Birthday Cake
An edible purse perched on top of her cake is a match made in heaven for any budding fashionista.
Source: Bake Me a Cake
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Starry Night Sweet 16 Birthday Cake
Bring on the night with this twinkling, towering, blue cake.
Source: The Pastry Studio
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Makeup and More Sweet 16 Birthday Cake
This cake is perfect for the birthday girl who loves all things makeup and cosmetics.
Source: Sweet Surprizes via CakesDecor
