Throwing a birthday party and not sure what to serve? It can be a challenge to come up with food ideas for people who have a variety of different tastes! Don’t worry though, we’ve got you covered! Below you will find 16 easy birthday party food ideas.
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Birthday Cake Pops
Cake pops are exactly what they sound like – a cross between a cake and a lollipop! These pink treats are perfect for birthday parties. Though made popular by the chain of coffee shops, these Starbucks cake pops can easily be recreated at home.
Fried Mac and Cheese
Mac and Cheese coated in Doritos? Yes, that’s a thing! This recipe produces a mouthwatering dish that is crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside. Plus, they’re a hit at parties and amongst kids and adults alike.
Pizza Sliders
This recipe brings together your love of sandwiches and pizza! These sliders are filled with pepperoni, marinara, and cheese, all piled high between a soft dinner roll. Ready in under 30 minutes, you can easily skip the takeout!
Apple Pie Tacos
This dessert comes together in just 20 minutes! Don’t worry; it gets better than that! Apple pie tacos are filled with apples, cinnamon sugar, caramel sauce, and whipped cream. Plus, you’ll even get a video tutorial on how to make these.
Crescent Roll Hot Dogs
It’s a fun appetizer that your kids will love helping you make! You only need three ingredients and 10 minutes of prep time! Serve them with your favorite dipping sauce, and enjoy!
Sloppy Joes for a Crowd
Your guests won’t have to wait long for this dish! Sloppy Joes are a staple at any party. Easily made for a crowd, they are saucy and full of meaty flavors. Plus, you can make the meat ahead of time or the day of.
Easy Chili Party Ring
An appetizer that makes it easy to share and enjoy with friends. This chili party ring is ready after 20 minutes of cooking time! You can make this vegan by substituting in vegan hotdogs.
Sweet Potato Tots
These Sweet Potato Tots have a slightly surprising taste – sweet! They’re the perfect vegan treat and will quickly become your new go-to comfort food. You may even be surprised that these err on the healthy side!
Chocolate Covered Frozen Bananas
If you’re looking for a way to get your kids to eat their fruits, then stop here! These chocolate covered frozen bananas are the easiest snack ever! Plus, your kids will love covering these in their favorite toppings.
Pineapple Upside Down Cake
Grab the Duncan Hines mix and get to baking! Pineapple upside down cake comes together with ease and turns out moist and fluffy every time. The step-by-step guide helps you make this treat error-free.
Oreo Truffles
Who doesn’t love anything made with layers? These Oreo truffles are a bite-size treat everyone will love! They’re homemade, coated in chocolate and then decorated with sprinkles. If you’re feeling creative, you can dip these in coconut or nuts too!
Ritz Cracker Appetizers
These Ritz cracker appetizers are a finger food that’s perfect for just about any party! Incredibly delicious and requires just four ingredients. Plus they’re ready in 15 minutes!
Deep-Fried Cookie Dough
Have you ever eaten raw cookie dough? How about deep-fried? Now’s your chance to do both! This recipe gives you a treat that is crispy on the outside and soft on the inside! It’s nothing short of melt-in-your-mouth good!
Oreo Cheesecake Bites
Creamy and smooth – this recipe perfectly combines Oreos with cheesecake! You’ll get some easy tips on how to make Oreo cheesecake cupcakes too. Perfect to pair with your tea while satisfying your sweet cravings!
Thumbprint Cookies
It’s a classic cookie recipe made for your gatherings. Thumbprint cookies are soft, buttery, shortbread cookies packed with your favorite fillings.
Macarons
Ever walk into a bakery and see those beautifully colored-looking cookies? Now you can have them right in your home! This recipe is perfect for beginners and is entirely foolproof! So much so that your tea party guests will think you got them straight from the bakery.
Easy Birthday Party Food Ideas: Cake Pops Starbucks Copycat Recipe
Equipment
- Cake Pan
- Hand Mixer
- Cake Pop Sticks
- Baking Sheet
Ingredients
Vanilla Cake
- 1 box vanilla cake mix
- other ingredients called for on the box including water/oil/eggs
Frosting
- 7 tablespoons unsalted butter room temperature
- 1 ¾ cups confectioners’ sugar
- 2-3 teaspoons heavy cream or milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Coating
- 36 ounces pink candy melts I use Wilton brand, you can also use white chocolate with red food coloring
- 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
- white sprinkles
Instructions
Make the Cake
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a cake pan or baking dish.
- Prepare the cake batter according to the instructions on the package. Then pour it into the cake pan.
- Bake according to the instructions (30-35 minutes) or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. (If the top browns too fast, you can cover the pan with aluminum foil.)
- Let the cake cool to room temperature on a wire rack.
Make the Frosting
- Add softened butter into a large bowl, and beat the butter with a handheld mixer on medium speed until creamy (about 2 minutes).
- While the mixer is running, add 1/2 cup of confectioner’s sugar. Mix until combined. Add heavy cream, vanila, cand the rest of confectioners’ sugar, a little at a time.
- Increase the speed to high and beat for 3 more minutes.
Make Cake Balls
- Cut the brown edges off the cake, and add the cake into a large bowl. Crumble the cake using your hands. Make sure there are no large lumps. (Don’t make it too crumbly or it won’t hold together.)
- Add the frosting into the cake. Mix until everything is combined. (Start with 1/2 of the frosting, gradually add more until you reach the perfect consistency.)
- Use an ice cream scoop and scoop out a full scoop of cake mixture (about 1 and a half tablespoons). Squeeze the mixture and roll it into a ball. Then place it onto a parchment paper lined baking sheet. Repeat until all the cake mixture has been formed into balls.
- In a small microwave safe bowl, melt a few candy melts (2 – 4 ounces). Begin by heating for 30 seconds and then stirring. Repeat until all the candy melts are melted.
- Dip the tip of the cake pop sticks into the melted candy melts. Then insert each stick into a call ball about half-way.
- Freeze for about 30 minutes.
Coat the Cake Balls
- Right before they are ready to be taken out of the freezer, melt the rest of the candy melts.
- Once melted, add vegetable oil. Mix well and pour it into a deep glass.
- Dip the cake ball into the coating until it’s completely covered. Gently tap the stick against the edge of the glass to allow excess coating to drop off.
- Decorate the top of the ball with white sprinkles and place upright into a box. Repeat with the remaining cake balls.
- Allow the coating to set for about 1 hour. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- You can store cake pops in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
- Make sure to cut off the crispy edges of the cake to prevent the cake pops from falling apart.
- Add frosting GRADUALLY until you reach the perfect consistency: If you add too much at once, the cake balls can be too moist to hold the shape.
- Use a Styrofoam or cardboard box to hold the cake pops while you wait for the coating to set.
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