Birthdays are incomplete without a scrumptious cake to celebrate the special day. No matter who you're celebrating, there is a cake to fit their needs. From kids to adults, gluten-free to vegan, there is a cake for every party.

In this blog post, we will explore the top birthday cake options that are budget-friendly. From DIY to supermarket brands to local bakeries. Prepare to excite your taste buds with affordable cake ideas that will make your celebration extra delicious!

When it comes to budget-friendly options for birthday cakes, both DIY cakes and supermarket cakes offer their own unique benefits. Here are some advantages of each:

DIY Cakes:

1. Cost-effective: Making a cake at home allows you to save money as you are doing the work and buying the ingredients yourself.

2. Creative Freedom: You have complete control over the design, flavours, and decorations of the cake, allowing you to personalise it according to your preferences and the birthday theme.

3. Quality ingredients: By baking a cake yourself, you can choose high-quality ingredients within your budget, ensuring a delicious and wholesome treat for your loved ones.

4. Learning experience: DIY cakes provide an opportunity to enhance your baking skills and creativity, making it a fulfilling and enjoyable experience. Although, those grand plans can sometimes go awry.

Supermarket Cakes:

1. Convenience: Supermarket cakes are readily available, saving you time and effort in baking and decorating. They can be easily purchased on the go, making last-minute celebrations hassle-free.

2. Affordable: Supermarket cakes are often priced competitively, making them an affordable option for those on a tight budget.

3. Variety: Supermarkets offer a wide range of cake flavours, sizes, and designs, catering to different preferences and dietary needs.

4. Professional finish: Supermarket cakes are typically made by experienced bakers, ensuring a polished and visually appealing presentation. So if you are not so confident with having a go yourself a supermarket cake could be a great option for you.

Whether you choose to bake a DIY cake or opt for a supermarket cake, both options can help you celebrate on a budget while still enjoying a delicious and delightful birthday treat.

Here are some great supermarket cakes that look great and don't break the bank:

1. Asda Birthday Cakes

Asda has a wide range of affordable and delicious birthday cakes. From classic designs to themed cakes, like their unicorn cakes, Pokemon cakes, dinosaur birthday cakes, Asda offers something for everyone and every occasion.

Their Chocolate Happy Birthday Cake is a popular choice and what's not to like at £11 for 16 servings!

Check out their Gluten-Free birthday Cake here.

2. Morrisons Birthday Cakes

Morrisons offers an impressive assortment of birthday cakes from birthday party cube cakes to superhero and princess cakes that are perfect for children's birthday cakes. We love their decorate your own birthday cake at £8.50 for 12 servings. This cake gives you the option to buy or make your own cake topper to match the theme of your special occasion.

3. Sainsbury's Birthday Cakes

Sainsbury's prides itself on its high-quality bakery items, including their range of birthday cakes. If you're looking for a simple design or a themed cake like their Bluey cake or a football birthday cake, Sainsbury's has got you covered.

Their triple-layer chocolate birthday celebration Cake gets great reviews from satisfied customers. This is a larger cake that serves 28 guests and costs £15. A great choice for lots of guests. 

For those following a vegan lifestyle, Sainsbury's offers a delectable Vegan Birthday Cake that also greats great reviews. They also have a selection of gluten free cakes too. We think this gluten free chocolate cake is fab and caterpillar-tastic. It is also milk free and nut free!

4. M&S Birthday Cakes

M&S is known for its luxury food products, and their birthday cakes are no exception. Their range is equally extensive and includes beautifully decorated cakes. From floral-themed cakes to caterpillar cakes, M&S offers a diverse selection for every taste.

When you order from the M&S website, you will see a variety of cakes available. However, it is important to note that some of them may be more expensive than others.

Their Extremely Chocolatey Party Cake is popular and tasty. It serves 20 and costs £16. You can pop to your local M&S food hall or order this cake on Ocado.

5. Tesco Birthday Cakes

Tesco is a go-to destination for birthday cake shopping due to its affordability and variety. Their Tesco Finest range looks delicious! They also have a cute safari birthday cake if that is your theme. Or want individual servings? Check out their birthday cupcakes.

Their large chocolate Happy Birthday Cake is a classic choice, serving 14 and costs £10.

For those with dietary restrictions, Tesco offers a range of options, including Gluten-Free and Vegan Birthday Cakes. Check out there Free-From gluten, wheat and milk, Confetti Cake here.

6. Waitrose Birthday Cakes

With a good selection of tasty dairy free and gluten free cakes, it is worth checking out their Vegan Chocolate Celebration Cake. They also have a chocolate checkerboard party cake, this chocolate layer cake is sure to be a hit. It serves 14 people and costs £16.

Independent Bakers

If you are looking for something a bit more personalised and tailored to you, then check out your local bakers. Whilst the price will likely be higher, there is no denying the attention to detail and craftsmanship in going bespoke.

Here are a few local London cake makers to get you started:

1. CakExperience- Tonia's style and craftsmanship is exquisite. Her floral cakes are just beautiful!
2. Pastry Girls- Check out their incredible bespoke kids birthday cakes.
3. The Tipsy Bakery- As the name suggests they create sweet and boozy adult treats. But they also cater for all occasions. We love their budget birthday school cake stack.

So, whether you're looking to create your own cake, opt for a supermarket brand or look for a specialist to create your dream cake the options are limitless. These cakes are a good starting point to help you make a decision on what type of cake you want, what your theme might be and what your budget is.

Happy cake hunting and happy birthday celebrations!

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