Bring your next party to life with adorable animal birthday cakes you can easily make at home.
Planning an animal-themed birthday party? Whether it’s a jungle safari adventure or a celebration for your little animal lover, a fun, themed cake is always the star of the table. You could hire a baker, but if you love the idea of making it yourself, the good news is you don’t need to have any baking experience. With a DIY cake kit, baking and decorating your own animal cake is not only simple, it’s seriously fun.
We have rounded up the most-loved animal cakes from our collection to give you inspiration for your next animal-themed birthday party.
Safari-themed cakes
Create a wild jungle vibe with our most popular safari animal kits:
Monkey Cake Kit – A cheeky favourite with chocolate buttercream and fondant features.
Lion Cake Kit – Fluffy piped buttercream mane and a friendly fondant face.
Giraffe Cake Kit – With its sweet spots, and fondant ears, this gentle giant is a showstopper for any jungle-themed party.
Party tip: Use green streamers and animal-print balloons to complete the jungle feel!
Pet-Themed Cakes
Perfect for dog, cat, or bunny-loving kids—and pet birthday parties too!
Puppy Dog Cake Kit – Floppy fondant ears and a fondant tongue make this cake adorable.
Kitten Cake Kit – Choose your colour cat and make it similar to the fluff-ball at home.
Bunny Cake Kit – Great for spring or Easter birthdays, this fluffy friend is a favourite.
Bonus idea: Bake and decorate some paw-print cupcakes for extra cuteness!
Farmyard-Themed Cakes
Hosting a backyard party or barnyard bash? These kits are perfect:
Cow Cake Kit – Black fondant patches and a pink nose make this a classic.
Pig Cake Kit – Pink, playful, and oh-so-sweet with added chocolate mud.
Chicken Cake Kit – Yellow buttercream and fondant details bring this chook to life.
Decor idea: Set up hay bales and gingham tablecloths to tie it all together.
Woodland-Themed Cakes
Planning a cosy forest celebration or a whimsical outdoor party? Woodland creatures are a timeless favourite, perfect for autumn birthdays, forest picnics, or fairy garden themes.
Fox Cake Kit – With its bold orange buttercream, pointy ears, and sweet little snout, this clever cake is always a hit.
Bear Cake Kit – Soft chocolate tones, fondant ears, and a cuddly face make this the ultimate forest friend.
Hedgehog Cake Kit – Covered in textured chocolate buttercream "spikes" and featuring an irresistibly cute face, this little hedgehog is full of personality.
Decor tip: Style your woodland party with kraft paper, pinecones, and mushroom-shaped treats for an enchanting forest vibe.
Ready to Bake Something Special?
Bring your child’s birthday to life with a homemade cake they’ll never forget. Browse our full range of animal cake kits here and start planning your party the easy way.