10 Birthday Desserts That Kids Might Love More Than Cake

For a fun twist on your standard ice cream sundae bar, present an ice cream sandwich bar, stocked with an array of cookies and ice cream flavors, as well as different toppings to roll the sandwiches in. Leigh Anne, author of the blog Your Homebased Mom, offers tons of great tips, including scooping the ice cream ahead of time to make assembly easier for guests.

Editor’s note: This article was originally published in February 2020, and updated in February 2021.