How many pieces are in the Birthday Cake set?

Set 40780 contains 160 pieces across 44 unique shapes.

Does it include a minifigure?

Yes, the set includes 1 minifigure matching the birthday theme.

What is this set good for?

It works as a table decoration or small birthday gift, and pairs well with other Seasonal sets.

Seasonal

Birthday Cake

Set 40780, Birthday Cake, is part of the LEGO® Seasonal range and builds into a decorative cake model for birthday celebrations. With 160 pieces and one minifigure, it makes a compact centrepiece suited to a table display or as a small gift. Reddish brown, white, yellow and lime give it a cheerful, cake-like appearance.

Set number: 40780
Year: 2025
Pieces: 160
Minifigures: 1
Theme: Seasonal
Different parts: 44

What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 44

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 (7)

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

Minifigures 1

Birthday Girl fig-0160044 pieces × 1

Description

A cake built to display

Rather than a play-focused set, 40780 delivers a decorative build: a constructed birthday cake suited to a table display or as a photo prop. At 160 pieces, the build is manageable and can be finished in a single sitting, making it a good spontaneous project ahead of a celebration. The included minifigure adds a personal touch and can be placed alongside the cake as a small gift accessory. Anyone collecting LEGO® sets as birthday decorations will find a thematically fitting model here, one that pairs well with other Seasonal sets. It also works nicely as a small extra alongside a bigger present, and since no special tools are needed, it can be built the night before a party.

Colours styled like real cake

Reddish brown likely forms the cake base or a chocolate layer, while white stands in for icing or cream. Yellow and lime bring in fresh accents, whether for candles, decorative elements or fruit pieces. This colour combination makes the model instantly readable as a cake, even from a distance. Anyone after specific shades for their own creations is worth checking the parts list on this page, which shows exactly how many pieces come in each colour, useful for planning ahead. Yellow and lime in particular combine well with parts from other cheerful Seasonal sets.

A compact but useful parts selection

With 44 unique shapes making up 160 pieces total, the build leans on repeated basic elements that come together to form the round cake shape. That keeps the build approachable, even for less experienced builders. At the same time, the variety of shapes leaves enough material for later projects, such as decorations in similar colours. The full parts list on this page makes it easy to search for individual pieces or compare this set against other Seasonal models, especially useful for anyone tracking which shapes repeat across their collection.

FAQ

How many pieces are in the Birthday Cake set?: Set 40780 contains 160 pieces across 44 unique shapes.
Does it include a minifigure?: Yes, the set includes 1 minifigure matching the birthday theme.
What is this set good for?: It works as a table decoration or small birthday gift, and pairs well with other Seasonal sets.

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