Top Themed Birthday Cake Ideas for Kids in Melbourne

Trying to pick a birthday cake and not sure where to start? The theme usually does more of the party planning than people expect — once you've landed on a kids birthday cake theme, the colours, the decorations and even the party games tend to follow. Below is a running list of the themed ice cream cake ideas for kids that Melbourne parents keep asking for, built around what's actually popular right now rather than a generic "top 10" list.

Each idea links straight through to the matching design on our site, so you can check flavours, pricing and current availability before you commit. Scroll to the bottom for a size and serving guide, plus what to do if the party's only a few days away.

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Trending & Pop-Culture Cake Ideas

1. K-Pop Demon Hunters Cake

This one's been the most requested design since it landed. The bold, dark colour palette and dramatic character artwork make it an easy centrepiece, and it works just as well as a tall single-tier cake or stacked as a 2-tier version if you want something bigger for the table. Prices start at A$69.95 for the standard design.

Browse the K-Pop Demon Hunters range →

2. Labubu Cake

Labubu fans are usually easy to please — the character does most of the work. Our 2-Tiered Tall Pink Labubu design keeps the styling playful without overcomplicating the rest of the party table, and it suits a party where a few figurines are already doing the decorating.

3. Pokémon & Pikachu Cake

Rather than trying to fit every Pokémon on one cake, build it around the character your child actually asks for — Pikachu is the safest bet for a reason. Yellow, red and black styling reads well in photos, and Poké Ball details double as decorations.

Superhero & Movie-Themed Cakes

4. Spiderman Cake

A dependable choice when the birthday child has a clear favourite superhero. The classic Spiderman Cake comes in the standard size, or you can step it up with the 2-Tier Spiderman – In Front Eyes design if you want more height on the table.

5. Frozen & Elsa Cake

Blue, white and silver do most of the theming here, so it's an easy one to carry through the rest of the party without much extra effort. Available as a single cake or as the 2-Tiered Elsa Cake for a bigger guest list.

6. Disney Princess Cake

For a birthday that isn't locked into one specific princess, this design leans into the wider fairytale theme instead — crowns, pastel tones and a bit of sparkle, without needing to match one exact character.

Sanrio & Character Cakes

7. Hello Kitty & Sanrio Cakes

Hello Kitty, Kuromi, Cinnamoroll and My Melody all sit in this range, so it's worth checking which character your child actually follows before choosing. Hello Kitty suits pink, white and bows; Kuromi leans into black, purple and pink; Cinnamoroll pairs naturally with soft blue and white.

Gaming Birthday Cake Ideas

8. Super Mario Cake

Red, blue and yellow make this an instantly recognisable pick, and stars, coins and mushrooms give you plenty of decoration ideas beyond the cake itself. The 2 Tier Super Mario Ice Cream Cake (from A$159.95) works well as the centrepiece for a bigger gaming-themed party.

Dinosaur & Adventure Cakes

9. Dinosaur & T-Rex Cake

This collection covers everything from a cute Baby Dinosaur Cake with Volcano through to a full 2 Tiered T-Rex Dinosaur Cake, so it scales from a small family celebration up to a bigger party without changing theme.

Sports Cake Ideas for Kids

10. Basketball Cake

Court-inspired styling and team colours make this an easy fit for a basketball-mad birthday. We can do a favourite team — our Basketball Golden State Warriors – Steph Curry design is one of the more requested versions — or a straightforward Basketball Round Birthday Cake if you'd rather keep it neutral.

11. Football & Soccer Cake

A supported club is usually all the theme a football-loving kid needs. We've made club designs including Chelsea F.C. and Arsenal, and a plain soccer ball design works just as well if the party isn't tied to one team.

Personalised, Number & Milestone Ideas

12. Number or Alphabet Cake

Good option when the birthday child doesn't have one obvious theme yet, or for a first or second birthday where the age itself is the main event. Doesn't need to match a character, just a colour scheme.

13. Animal-Themed Cake

Suits younger birthdays especially well, and it's an easy theme to run alongside a jungle or farm-style party without needing a specific licensed character.

14. Mermaid Cake

An under-the-sea alternative to the usual princess or Frozen requests, and it pairs naturally with shell and starfish decorations if you're planning a beach or pool party.

15. Fully Personalised Cake

Can't settle on one theme, or your child's interests don't fit neatly into a standard design? A custom cake lets you combine a favourite colour, hobby, character or even a photo into one design instead of picking just one of the above.

What Size Ice Cream Cake Do I Need for a Kids' Party?

Once you've picked a design, the next question is what size ice cream cake do I need? The figures below are specific to Ice Cream Cakes Melbourne cakes rather than generic serving estimates.

Quick Size Answers

Cake for a small family celebration (8–10 kids): An 8-inch cake serves approximately 12–14, which leaves a little room for adults having a slice too.

Cake for a classroom-sized party (20 kids): A 10-inch cake serves approximately 20–24.

Cake for a bigger celebration (30+ kids): A 12-inch cake serves approximately 30–34.

More than 34 guests? Consider one of our two-tier ice cream cakes — serving numbers vary depending on the tier combination you choose.

If your guest count sits right on the edge of a size, it's generally safer to move up rather than risk running short.

Need a Kids' Birthday Cake at Short Notice?

Same-day pickup is available on selected designs — orders need to go in before 11AM, subject to availability, and you can collect from our Burwood Brickworks location. If delivery suits you better, we deliver across Melbourne too.

Find the Right Themed Cake for Your Melbourne Celebration

The best cake ideas usually start with the kid you're celebrating, not the other way around. Think about what they're actually into right now, use the size guide above to sort out how much cake you need, and browse the full Kids Cakes collection or everything we make to find the right match for your celebration.