Texas teacher left in tears after students deliver first birthday cake in over a decade

A Texas teacher has broken down after his students surprised him with his first birthday cake in more than 10 years.

Video of Burleson High School English teacher Kyle Simpler, 56, receiving the cake was posted to the Twitter account of one of his students, @Saeya8, last week.

It has since received tens of thousands of retweets and likes.

“Threw our teacher a surprise party. He doesn't remember the last time he has a b’day cake,” the video caption reads.

The videos shows Mr Simpler entering his classroom to find the room decorated with streamers.

Two students approached to deliver him a gift bag and a card, while the others broke out in a rendition of “Happy Birthday”.

Mr Simpler, clearly overwhelmed with emotion, retreated to a corner to sit on a shelf, where he could be heard saying “Thank you”.

Twitter users have congratulated the student who posted it.

“That is beautiful,” @Mamared44Cindy wrote.

“Made me cry. Always keep that beautiful, giving heart.”