White Tall Birthday Candles x 12

These candles really do add that touch of class to a cake — the white is crisp and elegant, not a cheap off-white. They burned evenly for a good long while, which let us get the photos and the singing done without any stress. Perfect for an adult birthday that needs to feel a bit more refined.

I used these for my daughter’s 21st and they stayed upright even in a soft buttercream cake. The 12 candles gave us enough for two layers with some to spare, and the simple white color really popped against the icing.

These candles burned clean and steady for almost 20 minutes, plenty of time for the birthday song. The simple white design looked really elegant on my chocolate cake.