According to Reddit sleuths, McDonald’s locations with an on-site PlayPlace are more likely to carry the cakes, or at least locations that tout their ability to host birthday parties.

McDonald’s cakes date back to a time when the chain actively hosted birthday parties at its restaurants, particularly those with on-site PlayPlaces. Today, these cakes are more of a nostalgic ...

We blew out all the stops to celebrate the husband’s birthday with a last-minute meetup at McDonald’s. Do we know how to party or what? Three carloads. Five adults. Six kids, all girls. If we squeeze ...