Decide how large the cake should be. This will depend on the number of guests that you are expecting. If you are not sure how to estimate the size of the cake, you can ask the pastry chef for some guidance. However, before you get busy or lost in all the other aspects of party preparations, get the 50th birthday cake out of the way first. After all, cakes are always the focal point of every party, tying all other elements together. Here’s a nude and gold buttercream drip cake for a gorgeous mom. It is decorated with piped icing, a couple of flowers, a Ferrero Rocher, and gold and white fan leaves for a dramatic effect. (Cake by Laurens Bakes)

This article contains a list of birthday cakes for 50 year olds. It includes cakes that are easy to make and can be customized with the desired ingredients. A 50th birthday cake should be delicious, beautiful, fun, and personal. This is the time to go all out and bake something truly special that will be remembered for years to come. We have another number cake here. It is a chocolate sponge cake with Nutella buttercream and it is topped with macarons, meringue, white and strawberry chocolate bars, icing, and chocolate-covered strawberries. (Cake by The Cupcake Kitchen)

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Your 50th is also known as your ‘golden’ birthday, so something to do with the color gold is a great place to start. Whether you give our golden cake above or go for a full gold theme with some gold jewelry or accessories, here are some top ideas to get you started: This cake was made for someone who loves the outdoors. It has a buttercream frosting and features a buttercream waterfall and a fondant canoe and pine trees. (Cake by Tara’s Kitchen) You may want to inquire with your local bakeshops first so you would get an idea of how much they charge for customized cakes. Naturally, the bigger and the more elaborate the cake’s design is, the more expensive it’s going to be. Prices will also depend on the ingredients and the decorating techniques. Of course, let your celebrant know what you think of her with the proper cake topper. (Cake by Aham Dessert Connexion)

Don’t hesitate to ask clarifying questions like if they would deliver and if there would be a delivery fee. For most cakes, use a chef’s knife when cutting. Use a long serrated knife for cakes with fresh fruit or nutty/crunchy fillings. This two-tier vanilla cake with mascarpone cream and raspberry jam is topped with beautiful peonies. It’s not really a bouquet cake since it doesn’t have an overload of flowers, but it’s lovely nevertheless. (Cake by Jindas Cakery)

Monogram Cake

Here’s a cake with an edible gramophone, microphone, and camera. It’s not just for someone who loves singing and music, but it’s actually for a total performer. (Cake by Truply’s Crusty Cakes) This Disney-inspired cake showcases the oil painting technique, wherein the cake artist uses a palette knife to apply strokes of colors on a buttercream canvas. This cake has metallic sprinkles to complete the look. (Cake by Epping Cakes)