Don’t panic. Brilliant people are STILL making old school party cakes

If you thought all kids’ birthday parties were upsettingly rife with fondant covered cakes or fancy confections topped with edible flowers … think again!

Some committed people are still making our old favourites – with some help from the Australia Women’s Weekly Birthday Cake Book – and indeed deserve a medal for their services.

Tiger cake

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The Tiger cake was quite a famous one, but I never had it because I don't like liquorice. For those that do like it, however, this cute and colourful guy is a no-brainer! This cake was made by The Vintage Palace. Image via The Vintage Palace/Instagram.