Top 10 Birthday Cake Ideas for Kids in 2025
Discover 2025’s top kids’ birthday cake themes, from farmyard favourites and unicorn magic to dinosaur adventures and princess castles. All handmade in Lincolnshire and shipped UK-wide
#10 – Rainbow Unicorn Magic
Swirls of pastel colour, edible roses and glitter! These handcrafted unicorn cupcake toppers make this a dreamy favourite. Our Unicorn Cupcake Toppers are fully edible and UK-made.
Perfect for dreamy, glittery birthday cupcakes with pink, lilac, or teal frosting.
Whether you're planning a fairy-tale party or a whimsical pastel bash, this topper adds a magical finishing touch.
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9 – Space Explorer Theme
Sugarbrush’s Astronaut & Rocket Cake Topper Set is handmade, all crafted with fine detail in our Lincolnshire studio.
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8 – Under-the-Sea Fantasy Safari Jungle Adventure
Take a walk on the wild side with our Safari Animal Cupcake Toppers. Featuring lions, monkeys, giraffes, and elephants, all lovingly handmade. This theme adds colour and charm to your jungle-themed cupcakes.
Combine with edible leaves and vines for a wild, picture-perfect setup.
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Dive into birthday magic with Sugarbrush’s Mermaid Cupcake Toppers and Sea Animal Cupcake Toppers. These ocean-inspired fondant pieces include mermaid tails, glittery shells, sea creatures, and coral. All crafted by hand and full of playful detail.
Great for summer birthdays, beach parties, or “Little Mermaid” themed cakes.
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#6 – Superhero Showdown
Whether your child loves super heros, or reading comics, Sugarbrush’s Superhero Cupcake Toppers bring action to any cake. Featuring masks, capes, lightning bolts, and iconic comic speech bubbles, they’re perfect for energetic party vibes.
These toppers pair well with bright icing colours and themed plates and balloons.
#5 – Dinosaur Jungle Bash
Rawr-some fun for dino fans! The Personalised Dinosaur Cake Topper Set includes a colourful selection of dinosaurs plus your child’s name and age in fondant lettering. Toppers are made to order with safe internal supports and bright, bold colours.
This is a brilliant option for jungle-themed parties, fossil hunts, or “3-Rex” birthdays.
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#4 – Princess Carriage
Every little royal deserves a regal cake. Sugarbrush’s Princess Carriage Topper features a pretty fondant carriage, with gold trim and a pastel pink seat. The number on the side of the carriage adds a personal touch to the celebration, and each detail is handmade to match your theme.
Ideal for princess parties, fairy-tale birthdays, or pastel-themed celebrations.
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#3 – Pirate Adventure
Ahoy! The Pirate Cake Topper Set includes everything from a pirate character and ship to a treasure chest, palm trees, and an optional age plaque. Handmade from fondant in Lincolnshire, these detailed figures turn your cake into a swashbuckling scene.
Great for adventurous kids who love a good treasure hunt!
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#2 – Detailed Edible Tractor Cake Topper 🚜
Is your little one tractor-obsessed? This Detailed Edible Tractor Cake Topper is a true showstopper for farm-themed birthdays and countryside celebrations. Lovingly handmade in Lincolnshire, this fondant topper features intricate detailing, from the tyres and lights, to the cab and bonnet. All created with care for a realistic and charming finish.
Available in red, green, or blue, this standalone topper is ideal for fans of classic tractors and farming fun. It looks brilliant on single-tier cakes, traybakes, or buttercream-covered rounds, and pairs beautifully with animal toppers or a personalised number.
It’s perfect for toddlers, tractor lovers, and “little farmer” parties and makes the birthday cake feel extra special.
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#1 The Full Farmyard Set – 2025’s Top Choice!
Our bestselling Personalised Edible Full Farm Cake Topper Set includes:
- Barn, tractor (choice of colours), fence, hay bales, grass & flowers
- Farm animals: cow, pig, sheep, duck, horse
- Optional name/age sign—perfect for a storybook-style celebration.
“Beautifully made! We loved how the topper completed the cake — it’s the highlight of the birthday photos!”
