The bundle of joy you brought home 12 months ago has reached his first milestone! Such a special day for both, the parents and the baby. They say the first year is the toughest; congratulations on completing it successfully. The first birthday party is an exceptional occasion, maybe not grand per se, but definitely different. While other aspects of the party might be easy to plan (such as the theme, decorations, favors, etc.), the cake tests your originative thinking for sure. To make this grueling task a tad simpler, here are several 1st birthday cake ideas for you to choose from. From the simple to the elaborate, you're sure to find what you need here. Cupcakes Cupcakes are your best bet. They're easy to make, easy to serve and easy to add variety too. Want all the kids at the party to freak out? Prepare different cupcakes and let them choose which one they want. Given below are ideas for such cakes. Big Cakes Want to have the biggest cake for your child on his first birthday? It better be the best then. If you're spending so much on it, make sure you're right with the design. If it's a boy, choose a cake that has things like cars, trucks and spaceships on it. Your theme can revolve around the cake then. Similarly, for girls you can have barbies, purses, bows, fairies or female cartoon characters. It isn't always necessary to stereotype the cake, you can also choose a design that doesn't focus on gender. Something Elegant Having a preppy party? Well then, your cake has to be no different. Select something really elegant and sophisticated. If you have a baby girl, go for the obvious pink, but not too much of it. If it's a boy, it's blue. However, if you have twins, a girl and a boy, go for the neutral purple. A Piece of Happiness I once knew a couple who bought a huge birthday cake for their son's first birthday. They sure had spent a lot of time and money on it. Just before they could help the child cut it, he decided to push it down the stool. Uh oh! For situations like these, it's always better to just cut a small portion of the cake for the child to cut it as such. Trust me, it's a practical option. Cup It Up! Have no help at the event and after it? Bake cupcakes in mugs like these and serve them to your guests. You can also have the same cake, a little more decorated of course, as the birthday cake. This idea is great when you have an event the next day and your preparations haven't even started. After the party, the mugs go in the dishwasher and you calmly go to bed. Use these 1st birthday cake ideas to plan your party perfectly. Decide on the one you like the best but also think of which one is the most feasible. Have a great party!