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18 Mesmerizing Number Cakes We Wish We Could Eat Right Now

#5 is a chocolate lover's dream.

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Of all the birthday cake trends out there, number cakes — cakes in the shape of the age one is turning — might be the best. T=hey can be tricky to create and require LOTS of patience, the final effect is worth it. Ahead, take inspiration for ages 1 through 18. After that, it's up to your kids to start baking cakes for you.

A Cake That's Truly #1

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There's so much deliciousness on top, I almost didn't notice the real flowers.

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Doubly Sweet

Even the tiniest of details on this one are perfect. Leana is a lucky girl.

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A Mermaid Delight

With the shells, the tiny clams, and the sea rocks, this one definitely knocks the undersea theme out of the park.

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Fondant Four

A little twist on the number-shaped cake, this one goes for a smooth, star-spangled top instead of an overly decorated one.

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A Chocolate-Lover's Dream

And what a fancy-looking "5," too! The blackberries keep it from being too much of a chocolate overload.

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Okay, But Who Gets the Macarons Off the Top?

Answer: I do.

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Sleek Seven

Did you notice that the sides are lined in Kit-Kats? (I DID.)

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Extra Personality

I don't personally know the birthday child in this instance, but through the characters, the gummy sodas, and the M&Ms, I think have a good handle on their personality just through the cake.

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'Like' This Cake

This is the closest you can ever come to being able to eat YouTube.

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Red, White, and Gold for the Mickey Mouse Fan

You have to go all-out when you hit the double digits.

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Are Those Donuts on Top?

If so, wein love. We're also impressed by the two different colors of cake used for each layer.

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Stuffed With Joy

Note the the "1" and the "2" are different flavors, so the new 12-year-old can get a little of both.

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Teenage Dream

If the "13" shape wasn't enough, there are also heart-shaped sweets on top.

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Mini-Everything, Please

Notice the tiny cookies, donuts, and macarons on top of this one #bestlife.

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Pretty in Pink

The chocolate-dipped Oreos that are cut in half are a nice alternative to the ever-present macaron.

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Sweet 16

This one has kiwi and apples, so it's healthy, right?

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A Floral Note

We dig the real baby's breath decorating this one!

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One Berry Good Cake

Red-velvet lovers, this one's for you.

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...or Do a Monogram

A popular twist to the number-cake trend is to do the birthday kid's initials instead of their number age. This is also good for relatives who may or may not want to advertise their true age to all their guests.

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