Do you have a Frozen fan in your house with a birthday coming up? Here’s a selection of the coolest Frozen birthday cakes ever, from easy to showstopper, guaranteed to make your child’s cake the centre of attention!
Disney’s Frozen has been a firm favourite for years now, and with those catchy songs and snowy antics, kids are still requesting Frozen birthday cakes. There’s so much scope for cake inspiration too — from simple buttercream designs you can whip up in an afternoon, to full-blown showstoppers for the parents who love a baking challenge.
We’ve picked some of our favourites that you could recreate at home, as well as some absolute showstoppers to admire for inspiration.
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If you’re nervous about fondant, set your sights on buttercream instead. The ice and snow theme lends itself perfectly to plain white or pale buttercream, which you can then dress up with Frozen toy figures, sweets, sprinkles, or other decorations.
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Step up your buttercream game with an ombre effect — it’s such a gorgeous look, and easier to achieve than you might think. You can see how to create an ombre buttercream cake with these step-by-step instructions from Better Homes & Gardens.
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If you fancy learning a new skill, buttercream piped roses look fantastic and make a great choice for real wow factor. You can learn how to make them with this buttercream rose tutorial — a skill that comes in handy for bake sales and birthday cupcakes alike.
If you’re up for putting this new skill to the test, here’s a fantastic Frozen cake that combines the ombre look above with buttercream roses.
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Take it up a notch with a two-tier cake, like this one from Cake Central, which has an ombre buttercream bottom tier and a buttercream snow-topped top tier.
Image: Cake Central
If Anna or Elsa is your child’s favourite character, why not try a doll cake? This is a great option for smaller gatherings or a family celebration, and we have instructions for an Elsa cake here to guide you through this impressive option.
Can’t decide which princess to feature? Why not try both? We love this double doll cake we found on Pinterest, featuring both Anna and Elsa.
This style needs a larger cake for the skirt base, so it could be a lovely option for twins, or for friends looking to share a cake.
Image: Pinterest
Olaf fans will love this pull-apart cupcake cake from Decorating with DeAnna. Simply arrange cupcakes in the shape you need, then frost them to look like one large cake. Everyone can help themselves at cake time, with no cutting or serving needed — brilliant for little ones.
Image: Decorating With DeAnna
Another achievable Olaf cake is this fun idea we found on Pinterest. Surround a cake (homemade or shop-bought) with Kit Kat fingers or chocolate finger biscuits, add some blue buttercream on top, and use large marshmallows for Olaf. Add details with edible marker pens, and you’ve got a real showstopper cake for minimal effort.
Image: Pinterest
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Looking for More Frozen Cakes?
We found even more Frozen birthday cakes that are complete showstoppers. Take a browse through some of our favourites for a little extra inspiration!
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Image: Mimee1212 on Cake Central
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Image: Kimberly Dawn Cakes
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need fondant to make a Frozen birthday cake?
Not at all. Many of the cakes here use buttercream rather than fondant, which is easier to work with and still gives a beautiful snowy, icy effect.
What’s an easy way to make an Olaf cake?
One of the simplest options is to surround a plain cake with Kit Kat fingers or chocolate finger biscuits, top with blue buttercream, and add large marshmallows and edible marker details for Olaf’s face.
Can I make a two-character cake if my child can’t choose between Anna and Elsa?
Yes — a double doll cake featuring both characters is a lovely option, though you’ll need a slightly larger cake to give the skirt base enough room.
Are pull-apart cupcake cakes good for younger children’s parties?
Definitely. They’re easy to serve, need no cutting, and let each child simply help themselves, which works well for a room full of little ones.
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