Luau is a not-so-popular word often associated with Hawaii. According to history, the word luau started when a feast was held by a king of Hawaii to end the religious taboos related to dining. At present, luau refers to any kind of feast that showcases traditional Hawaiian custom and food. It is an occasion that usually includes decorations such as palm trees, beach setting, flower leis, surfboards, tiki torches and other things connected with Hawaii, beach and summer.

Meanwhile, people nowadays use the term ‘luau' for a special event theme such as wedding celebrations and of course, birthday parties. A birthday party will definitely be incomplete without a birthday cake which is why a luau birthday cake for a luau party theme will be perfect.

Every party organizer or celebrant is sure to be keen on the details of how a luau birthday cake will look like. Most of them will search different websites or popular bakeshops and cake-makers for the design. The luau birthday cake will surely spice up the event most especially if it will be two to three layers of fondant icing topped with an exceptional design. It will also add up to the decorations in the venue when placed next to the buffet table with a huge fountain centerpiece.

Custom cake designs are made tempting by chefs or bakers with the use of colorful icings. Bright colors like blue and orange are the common hues that you can find on a luau birthday cake. More often than not, luau birthday cakes consist of starfish and seashells of different sizes made with delicious fondant icings. Designs such as tiki pillars and palm trees are also common. However, those designs are a bit difficult to make because of the three-dimensional effect so might as well expect that it is more expensive than the two-dimensional or flat cakes. On the other hand, if you think that cakes with luau designs are more expensive, you can still create your own if you know how to bake.

You can make your own cake, with your relatives or friends, which can make it more memorable and enjoyable. Moreover, it will help to decrease your expenses for the event. It is just as easy as baking a simple chiffon topped with icing. You can just buy small toys to design the cake. It's not edible but it will surely make the cake more pleasing to the eye. Either way you want your luau birthday cake to be: customized, bought or homemade, you will surely have your guests talking about how unique and special your party is, probably even the following day.