How many pieces does the Birthday Party Cake have?

Set 40815 contains 219 pieces, built from 40 unique elements in reddish brown, dark pink, white and lime.

Does the set include a minifigure?

No, this set does not include a minifigure, as the focus is entirely on the cake as a display model.

What is this set best suited for?

It works well as a decorative piece for birthdays and celebrations, and as a small build for anyone who enjoys recreations rather than vehicles or buildings.

Seasonal

Birthday Party Cake

The Birthday Party Cake is a display set from LEGO®'s Seasonal range, building a multi-tier birthday cake from 219 pieces. Its colours of reddish brown, dark pink, white and lime give it a bright, festive look, and the set comes without any minifigures.

Set number: 40815
Year: 2025
Pieces: 219
Minifigures: 0
Theme: Seasonal
Different parts: 40

What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 40

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 (11)

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

Description

A cake built to display

Rather than a vehicle or building, this set recreates a multi-tier birthday cake, stacked from several layers in reddish brown for the sponge along with dark pink, white and lime for icing, candles and further decoration. Across 219 pieces, the result is a model meant to sit on a shelf, desk or party table rather than be played with, making it a fitting centrepiece around birthdays, anniversaries and other private celebrations. Anyone who enjoys building unusual subjects gets a set that sits well apart from typical vehicle or building themes.

Just 40 distinct elements

Although the set totals 219 pieces overall, only 40 different elements are used to build it. That points to plenty of repetition, likely across the individual cake layers, sprinkles or icing details, giving the build a steady, calm and easy-to-follow rhythm without relying on many specialist parts or complicated steps. For some builders, that repetitive structure can feel particularly relaxing, since certain moves repeat several times in a short space and quickly settle into a comfortable routine.

No minifigure included

Unlike many other sets, the Birthday Party Cake comes without a minifigure, keeping the focus deliberately on the model itself rather than on a play scene with characters. That makes it a pure display and collector's piece that pairs well with other Seasonal or occasion-themed sets, for instance as part of a small collection built around festivities and holidays. For anyone who prefers building over playing, that focus is a clear strength of this particular set.

Parts for your own decorations

The 40 elements in reddish brown, dark pink, white and lime also work well in other creations, such as further sweet-treat builds, party decorations or small diorama scenes for festive occasions. Exactly which bricks, tiles and colours are included is shown in the full parts list further down this page, making it easy to search for specific elements for your own building projects.

FAQ

How many pieces does the Birthday Party Cake have?: Set 40815 contains 219 pieces, built from 40 unique elements in reddish brown, dark pink, white and lime.
Does the set include a minifigure?: No, this set does not include a minifigure, as the focus is entirely on the cake as a display model.
What is this set best suited for?: It works well as a decorative piece for birthdays and celebrations, and as a small build for anyone who enjoys recreations rather than vehicles or buildings.

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