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It’s Not a Competition, But…
Birthdays are my favorite. I love to spoil my friends and family to remind them how special they are. But if you know me, you’ll know I’m a bit competitive when it comes to gift-giving. Maybe it’s selfish, but nothing feels better than knowing I gave someone a gift they’ll be thinking about until next year.
That’s why when I found out about Milk Bar’s Birthday Cake, I knew I found the holy grail: a generously frosted, multi-layered funfetti masterpiece that ships with overnight delivery and looks (and tastes) like a million bucks.
You might be thinking “ok, but how special can this cake really be?” and that’s completely fair. I felt the same way until I tried it myself. But one bite was enough for me to understand why celebs like Jay-Z, Taylor Swift, Karlie Kloss, and Chrissy Teigen have all raved about it.
Although I want to keep the Birthday Cake my little secret, I think everyone deserves to see the way their loved ones’ faces light up when they have their first bite of this cake.
Milk Bar Doesn’t Make Desserts. They Create Joy.
If you haven’t heard about Milk Bar, get ready to fall down the rabbit hole of the most fun baking brand to ever exist. Christina Tosi, baker extraordinaire, has created a cult of personality through gorgeous, delicious, and most importantly, fun desserts that taste like childhood nostalgia. Think Michelin-star flavor mixed with the explosive curiosity of a kindergartner.
Milk Bar has grown to over a dozen bakeries across the country, but now that they offer nationwide, next-day shipping, you can send a Birthday Cake anywhere in the US!
I sadly don’t live near a Milk Bar store, but ‘kid in a candy store’ doesn’t even begin to describe the feeling I get scrolling through the Milk Bar website. It’s like a beautiful fever dream of cakes, cookies, truffles, ice cream, and pie, all wrapped in pretty packaging and sent to your door in 24 hours or less.
24 Hours: True or False?
I can’t lie. The first time I went on the website, I couldn’t help but order a cake. I told myself it was for my roommate’s boyfriend’s birthday, but let’s be honest—I just wanted to try it. The Milk Bar site is full of deliciously-exposed cake edges just waiting to be eaten! The party was the next night so it was a gamble putting my faith in the next-day delivery. To my delight, it paid off.
As promised, a Milk Bar package was on my doorstep the next afternoon. It arrived on ice and the cake itself was wrapped in plastic so everything was safe and secure. Even the cute truffles on top were still in place! For a poor planner like me, it’s reassuring that Milk Bar puts their money where their mouth is with the next-day delivery (although you can order up to 30 days in advance too).
The Most Gifted Cake on the Internet
After tasting the Birthday Cake, I immediately understood why it’s Milk Bar’s claim to fame. Even after traveling all the way to my doorstep in Florida (in the middle of summer), it looked just like the pictures online and tasted like my wildest childhood funfetti dreams. It was like a mash-up between the best birthday cake and the best wedding cake I’ve ever had.
Milk Bar popularized the “naked” birthday cake style, where the sides of the cake are exposed revealing all of the deliciousness inside. But that doesn’t mean they skimp on the frosting. In fact, Milk Bar’s signature vanilla buttercream frosting layers are nearly as thick as the sprinkle-flecked cake layers. It’s truly a show-stopper.
I know what’s going through your head. “But I can just make the same thing at home from a boxed mix!” I regretfully assure you that you cannot. I’ve tried, and so have thousands of other people. And that’s because it’s not just a cake, it’s an experience.
Literally Everyone Loves This Cake
I’ve now ordered a Milk Bar Birthday Cake for all of my siblings, multiple friends, my grandma, and even my boss. Unsurprisingly, it’s a hit with everybody. Even my gluten-free sister! That’s right—Milk Bar also has a Gluten-Free Birthday Cake that I would argue is just as delicious as the original.
That’s the best part about this cake. No matter how close or formal you are, it’s a perfectly appropriate gift. Cousin’s 30th birthday party? Boom. Cake. Meeting your boyfriend’s meemaw for her 90th? You’re an instant favorite. Don’t know them well enough to know what they like? Milk Bar’s got you covered.
Plus, Milk Bar has a full selection of birthday bundles to choose from if you’re feeling snazzy. For that extra-special someone, why not send a little bit of everything with a Birthday Classic bundle or The Ultimate Birthday box?
I Won Birthdays…But You Can Too
Birthdays should be fun and special, and that’s why the Birthday Cake is such an excellent celebratory treat. Everything from the effortless delivery and unboxing experience to the very last bite can make any day feel like a birthday (and every birthday, the best birthday ever).
Whether your friends and family live right down the street or across the country, this cake is sure to make their special day. If you’re like me and you’re always on a mission to find the perfect birthday gift, I can’t recommend Milk Bar’s Birthday Cake enough.