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    Home » Recipe Roundups

    30+ Birthday Brunch Ideas

    January 30, 2023 by Amee Leave a Comment

    Nothing quite says 'celebration' like a good brunch! So what better occasion is there for a brunch than a birthday? Here are 30+ Birthday Brunch Ideas to get you started!

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    You know it's going to be the happiest birthday when there's brunch! Here are 30+ Birthday Brunch Ideas to get you started!

    If you enjoy this post, check out my posts with 15+ Pink Desserts, and 20+ Mother's Day Brunch Ideas, and 35+ Layered Desserts!

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    • Planning a Birthday Brunch
    • Birthday Brunch Ideas
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    Planning a Birthday Brunch

    When planning a brunch, there are a few things to consider:

    • Timing: Brunch, named so as it's a meal to have in place of both breakfast and lunch, is typically served between 10am and mid-afternoon. Brunch is definitely a casual affair, though, so this is definitely more of a guideline than a rule!
    • Serving Style: Do you want to serve brunch as a buffet, or family style? You likely want to take the size/layout of your space, the number of people you're serving, and what you'll be serving into consideration. It's much easier to serve food family style if you have a small table with 6 guests, but much more difficult if you're serving 30!
    Top view of a group of people toasting their glasses at brunch.

    Brunch Menu Planning

    We all know that eating is the best part of brunch, so how to decide what to serve? Here are a few things to think about when menu planning:

    • Variety: Brunch combines both breakfast and lunch foods. Eggs, bread, fruit, pastries, desserts, and drinks are typically served, with a mix of both sweet and savory items. This roundup has exclusively baked goods included, so I'm helping you out with the sweets!
    • Food Allergies and Special Diets: As with all gatherings, you may have guests who have food allergies, are vegetarian or vegan, etc. Definitely ask your guests if they have any restrictions on what they may eat so that you can accommodate them!
    • Think Seasonal: Seasonal food always tastes best! When planning your menu, think about what fruits/veggies are in season. Thinking about whether you're going for a light spring brunch or a cozy winter one may help you to decide on what to serve.
    • The Birthday Person's Favorite(s): Since it's a birthday brunch, make sure to ask your guest of honor what they'd like!
    • Make Ahead Items: To make things easier on yourself, think about items that you can prep/make in advance! The less you have to do the morning of your brunch, the more you'll be able to enjoy yourself!

    Birthday Brunch Ideas

    Here are 30+ recipe ideas for your next brunch! I've included recipes in the following categories, so there's something for everyone:

    • Muffins
    • Sweet Rolls
    • Breads and Scones
    • Tarts
    • Cakes
    • Doughnuts

    Muffin Recipes

    Tin of Blackberry Buttermilk Muffins with blackberries and chamomile flowers nearby.
    Blackberry Buttermilk Muffins

    Muffins are one super easy make-ahead option for your birthday brunch! From fruit to chocolate and everything in-between, muffins are a brunch staple!

    Chocolate Peanut Butter Muffins
    These delicious Chocolate Peanut Butter Muffins are soft and moist double chocolate muffins with peanut butter streusel! They're an amazing way to start the day!
    Check out this recipe!
    Closeup of Chocolate Peanut Butter Muffins.
    Butterscotch Banana Muffins
    These Butterscotch Banana Muffins are soft, moist banana muffins with butterscotch chips! A twist on a classic! <3
    Check out this recipe!
    Butterscotch banana muffin on a plate with butterscotch chips and banana slices.
    Buttermilk Chocolate Chip Muffins
    Simple and delicious, these Buttermilk Chocolate Chip Muffins will make your morning! The recipe makes a fabulous base for other flavors, so check out the recipe notes for apple-cinnamon and blueberry variations!
    Check out this recipe!

    Sweet Roll Recipes

    Chocolate Caramel Sweet Roll on a white plate with a fork next to it.
    Chocolate Dulce de Leche Rolls

    Another brunch must-have: sweet rolls! Cinnamon rolls are always a welcome addition to a birthday brunch, so you'll find a festive recipe here, along with some more unique sweet roll options!

    Almond Rolls with Cherry Glaze
    Filled with homemade almond filling and topped with a gorgeous cherry glaze, you need these Almond Rolls with Cherry Glaze at your next brunch! Or...anytime, really. 😀
    Check out this recipe!
    Closeup of Almond Roll with Cherry Glaze on a white plate with a bite missing.
    Chocolate Dulce de Leche Rolls
    These soft Chocolate Dulce de Leche Rolls are filled with chocolate filling and homemade dulce de leche, then topped with dulce de leche cream cheese frosting swirled with chocolate ganache! The ultimate in breakfast decadence!
    Check out this recipe!
    Closeup of partially eaten chocolate and dulce de leche roll.
    Funfetti Cinnamon Rolls
    These Funfetti Cinnamon Rolls are soft, gooey, super cinnamony, and topped with a cream cheese glaze! They're also all dressed up for any occasion with lots of rainbow sprinkles! Note that the dough proofs in the refrigerator overnight (8-24 hours) for best flavor, so make sure to leave yourself time!
    Check out this recipe!
    Funfetti Cinnamon Rolls with rainbow sprinkles on top.
    Chocolate Rolls with Espresso Glaze
    These rolls are filled with chocolate-espresso filling, then topped with espresso glaze and crushed chocolate-covered espresso beans! Like a mocha for breakfast!
    Check out this recipe!
    Square image of partially eaten Chocolate Roll with Espresso Glaze on a white plate.
    S'mores Sweet Rolls
    These S'mores Sweet Rolls are sweet graham rolls with gooey chocolate filling, topped with toasted marshmallow glaze! Who says s'mores aren't breakfast food??
    Check out this recipe!
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    Bread and Scone Recipes

    Blackberry Lemon Bread on a white tray.
    Blackberry Lemon Bread

    Breads and scones can be as over-the-top (well, helloooo, blackberry glaze!) or down to earth (classic banana bread!) as you like! Easy to make ahead and with so many flavor options, your guests will savor every slice!

    Blackberry Lemon Bread
    This Blackberry Lemon Bread is a moist, flavorful lemon bread studded with fresh blackberries and topped with the most gorgeous blackberry glaze!
    Check out this recipe!
    Blackberry Lemon Bread on a white tray.
    Moist Date Bread
    This Date Bread is moist and delicious with dates, spices, and loads of orange zest!
    Check out this recipe!
    sliced date bread on a cooling rack.
    (The Best Ever) Banana Bread
    This (The Best Ever) Banana Bread is everything banana bread should be: great banana flavor without being heavy or slimy, and light in texture without being dry. I also add a sprinkle of raw sugar to the top of mine just before baking for a sweet crunch. (I save that part for last...my kids eat it first.)
    Check out this recipe!
    Banana Bread
    Peach Streusel Scones
    Rich, moist scones filled with fresh peaches, topped with the delightful crunch of brown sugar streusel, and drizzled with a vanilla bean glaze!
    Check out this recipe!
    Peach Streusel Scones

    Tart Recipes

    Slice of Chocolate Mango Tart on a white plate with whipped cream and a chocolate leaf on top.
    Chocolate Mango Tart

    For a more elegant addition to your birthday brunch, how about a tart? These fruit-forward tarts are brunch-worthy and delicious!

    Raspberry Tartlets with Pistachio Crust
    These Raspberry Pistachio Tartlets have a pistachio tart crust filled with homemade honey-raspberry jam, topped with toasted honey meringue!
    Check out this recipe!
    close up of Raspberry Pistachio Tartlet
    Chocolate Mango Tart
    This summery Chocolate Mango Tart has a chocolate pastry crust that's brushed with melted chocolate before being filled with mango curd and topped with fresh whipped cream and cocoa nibs! Oh, and the prettiest chocolate leaves ever!
    Check out this recipe!
    Ginger Grapefruit Tart
    Grapefruit rarely get the spotlight, but it's all about the sweet-tart grapefruit in this Ginger Grapefruit Tart! A sweet, grapefruit-and-ginger pastry crust filled with grapefruit curd and topped with toasted honey meringue and crystallized ginger!
    Check out this recipe!
    Vanilla Plum Tart
    This Vanilla Plum Tart is a sweet pastry crust filled with fresh plums and vanilla sugar! Perfect with a scoop of vanilla ice cream!
    Check out this recipe!
    Blueberry Curd Tart
    This Blueberry Curd Tart is a sweet pastry crust filled with homemade blueberry curd! You'll fall in love with both the flavor and that gorgeous color!!
    Check out this recipe!
    Blueberry Curd Tart
    Coconut Pineapple Tart
    This Coconut Pineapple Tart has a coconut crust filled with homemade pineapple curd! Topped with pineapple "flowers", this tart is a tropical dream!
    Check out this recipe!
    Coconut Pineapple Tart
    Champagne Citrus Tart
    This Champagne Citrus Tart has an orange-scented sweet pastry crust filled with champagne pastry cream and topped with champagne-glazed citrus! A mimosa in dessert form!
    Check out this recipe!
    Champagne Citrus Tart on a white stand with flutes of champagne nearby.

    Cake Recipes

    Slice of Blueberry Angel Food Cake with whipped cream and blueberries on a plate with a fork alongside.
    Blueberry Angel Food Cake

    Okay, I know cake isn't exactly what you think of for brunch, but I couldn't resist including these! Light and fruity, each of these babies would be a popular addition to your brunch menu!

    Peach Cobbler Pound Cake with Bourbon Glaze
    This Peach Cobbler Pound Cake is a delicious cinnamon-peach pound cake with a gooey brown sugar top, drizzled with a vanilla bourbon glaze! This cake is serious comfort food!
    Check out this recipe!
    Peach Cobbler Pound Cake with bourbon glaze and fresh peaches on top.
    Blueberry Angel Food Cake
    This Blueberry Angel Food Cake is light and fluffy with serious blueberry flavor thanks to freeze-dried berries! And can we talk about that color??
    Check out this recipe!
    Slice of Blueberry Angel Food Cake with whipped cream and blueberries on a plate with a fork alongside.
    Raspberry White Chocolate Loaf Cake
    This Raspberry White Chocolate Loaf Cake is a tender white chocolate pound cake topped with a scrumptious raspberry glaze! The flavors are so amazing you'll find yourself taking seconds!
    Check out this recipe!
    Closeup of Raspberry and White Chocolate Loaf Cake on a tray.
    Caramel Apple Angel Food Cake
    This Caramel Apple Angel Food Cake is a light, fluffy apple angel food cake drizzled with a caramel glaze and homemade salted caramel sauce, then topped with cinnamon apple chips!
    Check out this recipe!
    Partially eaten slice of Caramel Apple Angel Food Cake on a white plate.
    Cornmeal Pound Cake with Blueberry Whipped Cream
    This Blueberry Cornmeal Pound Cake is a slightly sweet cornmeal buttermilk pound cake topped with blueberry crème fraîche whipped cream!
    Check out this recipe!
    Closeup of sliced Cornmeal Poun
    Tropical Angel Food Cake
    This Tropical Angel Food Cake is a mango-pineapple angel food cake topped with coconut whipped cream, toasted coconut, and pineapple "flowers!" This cake is light, fluffy, and has serious tropical flavor!
    Check out this recipe!
    Lavender Pound Cake with Strawberry Glaze
    This Strawberry Lavender Pound Cake is so tender thanks to kefir (or buttermilk!), delicately flavored with lavender, and topped with strawberry-vanilla bean glaze! Pound cake perfection!
    Check out this recipe!
    Sliced Lavender Pound Cake with Strawberry Glaze on a white plate.
    Orange Upside Down Cake
    A just-sweet-enough orange olive oil cake topped with candied navel, cara cara, and blood oranges! Served with a sweetened sour cream, you can definitely sneak this one in as breakfast!
    Check out this recipe!
    Strawberry Angel Food Cake
    This Strawberry Angel Food Cake is light and fluffy with serious strawberry flavor thanks to freeze-dried berries! Also delicious using blueberries, with the bonus of a showstopping purple color!
    Check out this recipe!
    Slice of Strawberry Angel Food Cake on a plate with whipped cream and fresh strawberries.

    Doughnut Recipes

    Honey Doughnuts with white chocolate "honeycomb" on parchment paper.
    Honey Doughnuts with Vanilla Honey Glaze

    Last, but certainly not least: doughnuts! Each of these recipes is baked, so no worries about making a mess in the kitchen with frying oil just before your guests arrive!

    Honey Doughnuts with Vanilla-Honey Glaze
    Honey Doughnuts with Vanilla Honey Glaze are soft, fluffy baked honey doughnuts with a flavorful vanilla bean-honey glaze! Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon pick-me-up!
    Check out this recipe!
    Honey Doughnuts with white chocolate "honeycomb" on parchment paper.
    Apple Cider Doughnuts
    These Apple Cider Doughnuts are tender and flavorful, thanks to the addition of applesauce and boiled apple cider. Glazed with apple cider glaze!
    Check out this recipe!
    Strawberry Powdered Sugar Doughnuts
    Tender, baked vanilla bean doughnuts coated in strawberry powdered sugar! A twist on a classic!
    Check out this recipe!
    strawberry powdered sugar donuts

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