A homemade birthday cake is treat that will be remembered for the love and effort you put in. This easy birthday cake recipe requires less effort than most, but still looks fun and impressive.

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This is a really easy birthday cake for kids of all ages. Dan Lepard shows you how to make it in a step-by-step video. For the cake, line the base of a deep 20cm/9in cake tin with non-stick paper ...