Bring your next party to life with adorable animal birthday cakes you can easily make at home using a DIY Cake Kit.
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.