In , birthday cakes cannot be purchased directly from the Build/Buy mode catalog like in previous games. Instead, they must be manually prepared or acquired through specific gameplay features or community creations. How to "Buy" or Get a Cake Without Baking

: Once the cake is finished, place it in the center of a table or counter.

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: Click on the finished cake and select "Add Birthday Candles" (this costs 10 Simoleons). Pro Tips for Managing Cakes

Most players obtain a birthday cake by having a Sim prepare one using a fridge or stove.