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Both? When I've done cupcakes in the past I also made a mini-cake just for LO.

Otherwise I would vote for cupcakes just for convenience since you're at a playground, easy to grab, no plates needed, multiple flavors...

Although I love the look of the cake and I prefer cakes... I think for ease I'd vote cupcakes. We just had DS's party at an out of home location and I did cupcakes for ease. It worked out perfectly.. especially if there will be lots of activity and lots of kids/parents there bc then they can just grab their own if/when then want it (after you sing of course )

ETA: if you were having it at home I'd vote both (bc that's what I would do)

I agree with the others, I would do cupcakes for ease of serving. If you really want the cake vibe, I would either do a tiny mini cake (like a smash cake, or even smaller) just for LO, or, more likely I would have a very small cake at home later. Usually our party ends up not being in the actual bday, so I’d have a small cake at home on the actual bday and the cupcakes at the party.

My children are very opinionated about cupcakes vs cake so I leave it up to them. If I had a choice though I would absolutely do cupcakes—no slicing, much easier to bake and decorate.

Cupcakes are easy to transport and if you get a cupcake stand, they look super festive. I did cupcakes like that for my son's 2nd birthday last year and it was adorable.

I prefer cake for parties because you can adjust the slice sizes. Also the frosting to cake ratio is better on cakes than cupcakes.

I’m not a fan of cupcakes that are store bought bc the frosting is ridiculous. Like why do they have to put so much on there? When I taught preschool years ago (3-4 year olds), all the moms will bring cupcakes (it had to be store bought) and not one single kid finished it every time. They’ll take couple of bites, lick the frosting, and throw it out. One mom out of a class of sixteen brought a cookie cake. That was eaten up

For an outdoor party, I would do cupcakes. Much less of a hassle than slicing cake onto a plate. From what I've seen at birthday parties, kids aren't usually that into cake, they eat a few bites and run off to do activities. I think cake is more for the adults .