This post is all about 23rd birthday cakes.
Everyone thinks about the big milestone birthdays… 18, 21, 25, 30… But it’s just as important to celebrate the ones in between! Let’s talk about the CUTEST 23rd birthday cakes!
Whether you’re party planning for yourself, your 23 year old best friend, daughter, sister, cousin, or anyone in between, I found some of the most exciting and aesthetic 23rd birthday cakes she’ll absolutely LOVE.
Even though it’s not exactly a milestone birthday, she still deserves to be celebrated. You’ve got to make it memorable!
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AESTHETIC 23rd BIRTHDAY CAKES FOR HER:
Heart Shaped Cake
This cake reminds me of one of those Valentine’s Day heart-shaped candies with the little messages on them. Soo adorable, and the cherries are the *LITERAL* cherry on top!!
Dreamy Retro Cake
Between the stars and the disco balls, this cake gives me such a dreamy and retro vibe.
If you’re going for a disco-themed or retro-themed birthday party, this would make the perfect cake for that!
Elegant Strawberry Floral Cake
Who doesn’t love a good 3D moment?!
This cake has everything you need… the elegance, the fruitness, the 3D layers, the florals, the glittery “Happy Birthday” stencil. What’s not to love?
HBD SLAY Cake
If you want something trendy and simple (but still elegant), a cake like this is perfect.
You can even add the birthday girl’s name, favorite expression, or something she says a lot. This would be so cute to celebrate her and all the fun she brings to your life!
Garden Cake
Personally I could NEVER make a cake like this but I think that’s what makes it all the more memorable. The flowers, pearls, and attention to detail is insane!
I also love the idea of writing the birthday girl’s sign on the cake, like this “gemini baby” writing. It’s unique and so fitting!
HBD BBY Cake
This is similar to the first cake I showed you, but I love the simplicity of this one with the “HBD BBY” message. This would be so cute for your girlfriend or best friend.
“Another Year Hotter” Cake
I’m obsessed with all the cute sayings people think of for cakes like this. If the woman you’re party planning for likes all things bright and glittery, this is the cake for her!
Yellow is so unique on a cake, so if you’re looking for the most unique cake ideas, this is one of your best options!
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Girly “23” Cake
Another idea is to simply write her age on the cake. This is a great way to turn a non-milestone birthday into something worth highlighting.
I also LOVE the combo of pearls, glitter, and different shades of pink on this cake. But if she’s not really into pink, you could easily recreate this same cake with her favorite color.
Little Cherry Cake
This cake is so cute! It really bridges the gap between elegant and fun, young and mature. It’s symmetrical, aesthetically pleasing, and so adorable.
White Heart Cake
Can’t go wrong with a white heart shaped cake like this one. I love the tiny little roses to add a pop of color and design, and the “birthday princess” sign is so cute.
Calendar Cake
I’ve seen people make cakes like this for their engagement party to announce their wedding date and stuff like that, but I think doing it for a birthday party is such a unique and fun idea!
You could recreate this cake with any color and month. Don’t forget to write HBD on the side for an extra thoughtful touch!
Disco Baby Cake
If you’re looking for something glittery and fun but not too over the top, this “disco baby” cake is perfect! I feel like this is one of the easier ones to recreate yourself if you can make a heart shaped cake and then get some mini disco balls as cake toppers.
Animal Print Cake
I love the idea of doing an animal print design on your cake! You can do this with leopard print, zebra print, cow print, or any other type of animal print and color.
Plus, the disco balls are super easy to add to glam it up a little!
Bows & Pearls Cake
If you’re looking for an elegant birthday cake you can recreate yourself, this one is doable! Just make a circle cake and decorate it with any color of icing you want, and then get some cheap pearls, sprinkles, and bows to add as decor.
“Aquarius Princess” Cake
This cake combines a lot of the best elements we’ve seen so far: the heart shape, the cherries, the birth sign, and the disco balls!
This is another one that would be possible to recreate, or just show it to your baker and see what they can do!
“Let’s Go Girls” Cake
This cake would totally fit the vibe of a best friends birthday celebration. If you’re planning on keeping a small celebration with your girls, this is a great birthday cake idea.
Elegant Floral Cake
This is the type of cake that LOOKS super expensive, even if you recreate it yourself.
All you need is a round cake, some flowers, a cutout of the birthday girl’s initial, and whatever other cake topper decor you like!
The Chocolate Lover’s Cake
Everyone has that one friend who absolutely LOVES chocolate cake. If that’s the birthday girl you’re celebrating, then this is the BEST 23rd birthday cake for her. It will literally be her dream come true.
Black Happy Birthday Cake
If the birthday girl you’re celebrating is more of a dark neutral girly, then this birthday cake is perfect for her.
Add the disco balls on top to jazz it up a little, or leave them out if you want something a little simpler and more elegant.
The Cake of Compliments
This is a pink and red heart cake similar to some other ones on this list, but I love the idea of listing out positive qualities of the girl you’re celebrating – even if it’s as simple as saying that she’s “older, wiser, and hotter than ever!”
“Twenty Something” Floral Cake
This floral cake is SO pretty. From the ribbons to the flowers to the layers of white icing, this cake is the most perfect blend between elegant and young-spirited.
I love the idea of writing “twenty something” instead of her actual age as well. If she’s a little scared of growing up, this is the perfect way to celebrate without scaring her away 😉
“Big Boobs, Big Heart” Cake
If you’re getting a cake for someone with a sense of humor (or someone who just really loves their boobs), this is the perfect way to celebrate. This is a funny and lighthearted way to show your friend appreciation for her big heart on her birthday!
“Happy Birthday to the Baddest” Rainbow Cake
Gotta love this rainbow cake! It feels so young and fun, but still makes for a super aesthetically pleasing cake. If the rest of your party decor is bright and colorful, or even if it’s neutral and you want the cake to be your pop of color, this is a great option.
Bratz Doll Cake
This Bratz doll cake is the perfect way to throw it back to her childhood with all the glam and glory. The disco balls, the silver beads, the ribbons… Whether you’re celebrating with a full-on Bratz-themed birthday or just want to get this cake as a fun added touch, any girl who grew up in the Bratz era would love this.
Fave Celebrity Cake
Does the woman you’re celebrating have a lifelong (or even recent) celeb crush? Put her crush on her cake! 😉
Whether it’s an actor, musician, TikTok star, or other public figure, this is such a fun way to celebrate her and poke some fun at her obsessions.
“Twenty Three” Baby’s Breath and Daisy Cake
This cake would be perfect for any spring baby or plant mom. This elevates the heart cake into something totally in-line with either her birth season or her hobbies (or both!).
I love the added 3D touch with the baby’s breath flowers sticking out in different places. This is so pretty!
Big Pink Bows Cake
I love this all-pink cake with “birthday queen” written on it. If you’re looking for something girly and elegant 23rd birthday cakes, this should definitely be high on your list of inspiration!
Gold Boho Cake
This cake gives me elegant boho vibes. If the 23 year old you’re celebrating loves the boho aesthetic or is having a boho-themed party, this is a great cake!
I could also see this being SO cute for a beach birthday party because of how airy, boho, and pristine it feels. Totally fits the vibe of an oceanside or boho party!
I hope you found some great 23rd birthday cakes on this list. Remember that no matter what cake you choose, the important thing is celebrating birthdays with your circle of friends, family, and loved ones.
Whether you’re looking for a cake for yourself or someone else, anything that will make great new memories is going to be perfect!
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