Does this set include minifigures?

Yes, the set comes with two minifigures who turn the cake into a small celebration scene.

How many pieces does the set have?

The Birthday Cake set has 211 pieces across 63 distinct shapes.

What colours define the scene?

Reddish brown, white, light aqua and yellow create a cheerful, festive look that suits the birthday theme.

Seasonal

Birthday Cake

Seasonal set 40641 recreates a multi-tiered birthday cake, joined by two minifigures for a small celebration scene. With 211 pieces, it is one of the more compact sets in the Seasonal range, which covers occasions such as birthdays and holidays. The parts list on this page shows the 63 distinct shapes that make up the cake and scene.

Set number: 40641
Year: 2023
Pieces: 211
Minifigures: 2
Theme: Seasonal
Different parts: 63

What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 63

As BrickLink list (XML)

Import on BrickLink: Wanted → Upload, upload the file (or paste its content), pick a Wanted List and add the parts.

Spare parts (12)

These extra parts come with the set in case one gets lost.

Minifigures 2

Girl, White Vest Top, Short Green Legs, Reddish Brown Hair fig-0140024 pieces × 1
Man, White Shirt with Balloons, Medium Azure Legs, Magenta Helmet fig-0140034 pieces × 1

Description

A cake as the build's centrepiece

LEGO® Seasonal sets regularly pick up everyday occasions such as birthdays, and set 40641 brings that idea to life with a multi-tiered cake that anchors the whole scene. At 211 pieces, the set stays compact enough for a short build session, which suits it well as a gift or table decoration for a real birthday celebration. The cake itself looks more elaborate than the piece count might suggest, thanks to its several tiers and colour layers.

Two minifigures for the celebration

Two minifigures join the cake, turning the set from a pure display object into a small play scene, whether for cutting the cake together or singing happy birthday. That sets it apart from purely decorative sets without figures and makes it more versatile, suited to both play and display. With 63 distinct shapes across 211 pieces, there is enough repetition for a fairly quick build while still keeping things visually varied. That versatility also makes the set a good option for a spontaneous play session on a rainy afternoon.

Bright and festive

Reddish brown, white, light aqua and yellow form the main colours, giving the set a cheerful, festive look typical of celebration scenes. Reddish brown likely covers the cake base or wooden elements, while white and light aqua can read as icing colours and yellow adds accents such as candles or decoration. This colour combination stands out clearly from the more muted tones used in other sets from this wave.

A gift idea and reusable parts

As a compact set with a clear occasion in mind, the Birthday Cake works well as a small gift for a real celebration or as a seasonal addition to an existing collection. Anyone wanting to reuse individual cake or decoration elements for their own creations will find the full parts list for set 40641 on this page, covering every colour and shape. It also works well as a small treat at any time of year, independent of an actual birthday.

FAQ

Does this set include minifigures?: Yes, the set comes with two minifigures who turn the cake into a small celebration scene.
How many pieces does the set have?: The Birthday Cake set has 211 pieces across 63 distinct shapes.
What colours define the scene?: Reddish brown, white, light aqua and yellow create a cheerful, festive look that suits the birthday theme.