I think it was when my daughter was three and a half years old, we decided to start celebrating half birthdays. By that point, she was making sure everyone knew she was two and a half versus three versus three AND A HALF. So, we decided to start a family tradition of marking the occasion. We make a half cake and sing "Happy Half Birthday to you..." and blow out # and a half candles. No presents. As much as my daughter begs, we don't give gifts.
First of all, I usually make a whole cake and then just cut it in half. And for the candles, we just shove one of them farther down into the cake.
So, here are a few of the half birthday cakes I have made over the years for my son and daughter.
And the Giant Chocolate Donut is always popular.
First of all, I usually make a whole cake and then just cut it in half. And for the candles, we just shove one of them farther down into the cake.
So, here are a few of the half birthday cakes I have made over the years for my son and daughter.
The Giant Cupcake has made several appearances over the years on half birthdays.
I have also made a round or square layer cake and then cut it in half and stacked it up to make a half cake that is twice as tall. My son likes sprinkles. Can you tell?
My daughter requested a cheesecake one year.
