WIBU to not provide cake at DC’s party?

[DeliciousWorm]

Feeling a bit nervous about this, but here goes… DC (turning 6) is having a small birthday party at home with a few school friends. We’re doing a couple of activities, pass the parcel, and I’ll be providing plenty of party food sandwiches, crisps, fruit, etc. However, I wasn’t planning to do a birthday cake.

I know it’s traditional, but DC isn’t that fussed about cake and never eats it when we go to other parties. I also hate the faff of cutting it up and dealing with the mess, plus I always feel a bit grim when the whole party coughs over it before blowing out the candles. I was thinking of just doing cupcakes or even sending the kids home with a small bag of sweets instead.

DH thinks this is a faux pas and that people will judge. I just think it’s unnecessary waste and hassle! WIBU? Does anyone actually care about the cake, or is it just one of those things we all do out of obligation?

This sounds like the perfect opportunity for a doughnut tower.

I think yabu. Most dc get a lot out of blowing their candles out and being the centre if attention. A small cheap cake would be fine though.

I think cake or dessert is expected at a party. Candles really arent necessary, most kids actually don't care about candles. But the singing happy birthday is a must.

Buy a pack of cupcakes or a tray bake from the supermarket and stick cake in the party bags before the party starts, sing happy birthday at any time

Just a bit miserable isn't it. It's hardly a hassle to just get a cake, it's a tradition and part of a birthday party imho.

Do it. Nobody really cares.