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It’s Not a Birthday Without an Epic Dessert
Whether we’re kids celebrating our 11th birthday or reluctant adults “celebrating” our twenty-eleventh birthday, no celebration is complete without a sweet treat to commemorate another year around the sun.
That said, while the concept of getting hopped up on sugar remains the same, our standard for birthday treats over time gets…let’s say considerably more delicious? We’ll never say no to a slice of grocery store cake, but when it comes to birthday festivities, that just doesn’t cut it anymore.
Thankfully, Milk Bar has mastered the art of creating nostalgic childhood desserts for adult dessert palates, and boy are we here for it. From funfetti cake to rich chocolate truffles and everything in between—America’s favorite bakery really gets the party started.
While you can’t go wrong with anything Milk Bar makes, these are our five top picks for an unforgettable birthday bash. (Strap in. It’s gonna be a sweet ride).
#5. The Cookie Monster Combo
The perfect option to delight a crowd, Milk Bar’s Assorted Cookie Tin features not one, not two, but six of Milk Bar’s greatest-hits cookie flavors. Roll up with a box of these to any birthday, and rest easy knowing that everyone is sure to find at least one flavor they love. Bonus points for being hand-held.
#4. A Double Chocolate Dream
What’s better than chocolate cake? Chocolate cake with chocolate truffles, obviously. The Chocolatey Classic from Milk Bar is sure to satisfy even the pickiest dessert eaters, with its flawless rich cake and sweetened-to-perfection vanilla frosting. We love how this cake-and-truffle combo offers options (not everyone wants to eat a whole slice of cake) but the real ones will enjoy a slice of cake and a truffle to wash it down.
#3. The Birthday Not-Cake
Everyone has that one friend who *swears* they hate their birthday. The cult-favorite Milk Bar Pie is the perfect solution: it’s celebratory and special, and it doesn’t scream “birthday.” Satisfying that craving for sugary, buttery deliciousness without being over-the-top, we can almost guarantee that the so-called birthday hater will forgive you for throwing them a party after one bite of this baby.
#2. THE Famous Birthday Cake
For the Milk Bar-heads out there: this one requires no explanation. As delicious as it is Instagrammable, Milk Bar’s inventive rainbow Birthday Cake is a surefire hit to light up any celebration. Classic vanilla buttercream frosting is layered between three tiers of nostalgia-inducing funfetti cake, with funfetti crumbles on top. This magnificent creation is like a childhood favorite grown up and gone gourmet—delivering double the birthday dopamine.
#1. The “Go Big or Go Home”
Someone once said less is more. And to that person we say, have you ever tried Milk Bar? The brainchild of what we only imagine to be some hedonistic pleasure-maximizing dessert aficionado, the Ultimate Birthday is the Milk Bar equivalent of a kid in a candy shop. This bakery bundle combines four of Milk Bar’s most famous delicious delectables: a 6-inch Birthday Cake, Milk Bar Pie, B’Day Truffles, and 6 assorted cookies (plus, it includes free shipping).
We Have Good News and Bad News
The good news is that if none of the five sweet treats above strike your fancy, Milk Bar has dozens of other dessert offerings. You don’t like birthday cake? Try the truffles. Can’t eat gluten? Boom, you’ve got options.
The bad news is that there are so many delicious options to choose from, it’s almost impossible to decide on just one. Luckily, we’ve tried everything and can confirm it’s all knock-your-socks-off delicious and ships to your front door with next-day delivery.
If you’re looking for a show-stopper that will make any birthday the best birthday ever, mosey on over to the Birthday Shop. There’s truly something for everyone.