A Big List of Birthday Cake Sayings
How many times has this happened to you? You call the bakery to order a birthday cake for your child/spouse/friend/other and the person on the other end takes down your details. Then it comes: “What would you like us to write on that?”
The question is a reminder that, yes, you can put something other than “Happy Birthday” on a birthday cake. Of course, if you’re not prepared, you probably just go with the old standby and try to shake off the feeling that you could have done better. This list of birthday cake sayings is for those who want to do better, whether they’re writing the message themselves or placing that call to the bakery.
General
Here’s a handful of “Happy Birthday” alternatives that work for just about any age.
- [Age] Years of Awesomeness
- [Age] Years of Sweetness
- Oh Snap!
You’re [Age]! - The Best is Yet to Come
- Look Who’s [Age]!
- OMG
LOL
WTF?
You’re [Age]!
Older – General
Here are some sayings for people who are middle aged and older. Many of these messages are funny and edgy in poking fun at the birthday girl or boy. Use with caution!
- R.I.P. David’s Youth
- Aged Like Fine Wine
- Turning [Age] is a Piece of Cake
- [Age] Years Young!
- [Age] Years Old
Still Kickin’
- Older Than Dirt
- [Age] Years Old
Still Crazy - Happy 29th Birthday
Hahahahahahahaha - Old Fart
Young at Heart - You’re Too Old to Eat This
- Over the Hill
- You’re Never Too Old For Cake
- Still Rockin’ After [Age] Years
- You’re Not Old
You’re Vintage - To [Age] Years of Memories
- [Age] Years Old
Still Not Acting [His/Her] Age - [Age] is Just a Number
A Very BIG Number - Older But No Wiser
- Don’t Worry
I Won’t Tell Anyone You’re [Age] - Holy @#$%!
You’re [Age]!
Romantic
Looking for a sweet or romantic birthday message for a boyfriend, girlfriend, or spouse? Here are some birthday cake messages for your sweetheart. Needless to say, these are best used for a private birthday celebration.
- Happy Birthday, Baby
- You Are Sweeter Than Frosting
- Eat Me
- [Age] Years Old and Still Sexy
- [Age] Years Old
Getting Better All the Time - Happy Birthday!
You’re God’s Gift to ME - For My Favorite Person
- So Glad You Were Born
Age-Specific
Some birthdays hold more significance than others. If the birthday boy or girl is celebrating one of the biggies, the birthday cake message should mark the occasion appropriately.
16th Birthday
- Happy Sweet 16
- 16 is Sweet
- Legal to Drive
Watch Out!
21st Birthday
- Happy Barfday
- Legal to Party
- Eat Cake
Drink Beer
Have Fun
You’re 21!
30th Birthday
- 30 and Nerdy
- Your 20s Are Overrated Anyway
- You Survived Your 20s!
40th Birthday
- Oh Lordy
Look Who’s Forty - Fine, Fabulous & 40
- Fabulous at 40
50th Birthday
- Happy Half Century
- Nifty at Fifty
- 18 Years Old
(With 32 Years of Experience)
60th Birthday
- Sexy at 60
- Welcome to Geezerdom
- Happy 70th!
You Look Great For Your Age
70th Birthday
- 70 = Lucky x 10
100th Birthday
- 100!
- Congratulations on Your 100th Birthday!
- What A Century!
