"Dessert" for birthday brunch?

[dearprudence]

It's a birthday party. I would still do cake or cupcakes.

[ally]

A birthday celebration allows for (cup)cakes, regardless of time of day!

But, if you really don't want to, strawberry shortcake is an excellent idea (and one of my favorite desserts).

[circa1978]

You could do a fruit based cake, like this Blueberry Crumb Cake Smitten Kitchen just posted or her Strawberry Summer Cake.

[mbcdefg]

I like the strawberry shortcake suggestion.

How about a tres leches cake, with fresh berries on it (or on the side)?

[TBM]

Aug 1, 2014 16:43:37 GMT -5 @firemanjammies said:

We are having a birthday brunch for our kids- omelet and waffle war, etc etc. What would work in lieu of a traditional cake or cupcake?

? Fruit tart
? Shortcake

Thanks!

My H says that in a war between omelets and waffles, the waffles would win. He's an engineer...he says that they have more structural integrity. 


I like the idea of shortcake.  Maybe a choice of fruit to top it.

[mbcdefg]

Or how about some ice cream, and they can put it on the waffles if they wish? Plus toppings - chocolate and caramel syrup, chocolate chips and peanut butter chips, whipped cream, sprinkles, M&Ms, cherries, fruit, etc.

[sporky]

I'll agree with some of the others and say that for a kid's birthday party, cake or cupcakes makes sense no matter the time. Heck, I would say that for an adult bday party too. Besides, true brunch includes lunch items and cake absolutely makes sense as a dessert for lunch.