"Half-Year Celebration: The Trend of Half-Cut Semi-Circular Half Birthday Cakes from Abroad"

Baby's 6-Month Celebration＊

The half birthday, which is celebrated just six months after a baby is born.

Decorating with balloons and garlands, preparing a half birthday cake, and taking commemorative photos at the 6-month mark is a classic way to enjoy the occasion＊

In foreign countries, half-round half birthday cakes are popular＊

In Japan, a half birthday cake is usually a regular round cake topped with a cake topper or fruits, which is the norm ♡

(Since not many babies eat cake at 6 months, it’s likely meant for adults to enjoy ♡)

It's a bit different overseas＊＊＊

The cake is typically cut perfectly in half, making it a genuine 【half-round】 creation.

The design is unique to a half birthday, reflecting the idea of “half for half a year♩”.

All are adorable♡

However, a half-round cake might look a bit lonely or underwhelming? Not at all!

I've found plenty of cute decorated half birthday cakes to share.

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If it's a girl, pink cream is a must-have♡

It’s standard to write a message in the half-open space.

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A design that looks like a cake has been sliced in half.

It's also common to place baby-themed animals like unicorns, swans, or bears on top of the cake.

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Making it a two-tier cake looks even more luxurious♡

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Topping it with cherries brings a trendy “senil cake” vibe♩

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Here's a Korean-style half birthday cake♡

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Decorations with butterflies and carnations are also adorable.

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For twins, two half birthday cakes♡

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A drip design with sauce drizzled down was quite common for half birthday cakes♡

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Here’s another drip cake.

A crown on top is also cute. I want to match the baby with the same design♩

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A design whipped with cream all over is also charming.

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For boys, blue is a standard color ♩

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An elegant design that looks just like a wedding cake is also lovely♡

Half-round half birthday cakes are also cute＊

Half-round cakes are quite rare in Japan, so some might wonder, “Is that it when they first see it...?”

But abroad, it’s a standard cake design for celebrating a baby’s 6-month milestone＊＊＊

The concept of a half cake for a half birthday is interesting. Additionally, it's fascinating that by cutting a round cake in half, you can easily create a tall half-round cake by just stacking them.

Do try making a half-round half birthday cake yourself＊