Traditional Cake Idea
If you’re looking for something classic for your 50th birthday, a traditional cake is the way to go. For a classic birthday cake idea, you can go for a classic vanilla or chocolate cake. These are great for larger gatherings, as they’re not too complicated to make. For the decorations, you can choose from a variety of designs. You can choose from a simple fondant cake topped with edible flowers, a marble cake with a simple white icing, or a multi-tiered cake with a decorative topper. You can also choose to have a personalized cake topper made with the name of the birthday celebrant.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 sticks (1 cup) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups buttermilk
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease two 8-inch round cake pans with butter and dust with flour. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar with a hand mixer until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla extract. Add half of the flour mixture and beat until just combined. Beat in buttermilk until just combined. Add remaining flour mixture and beat until just combined. Divide batter evenly between the two cake pans. Bake for 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cakes cool in pans for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely before frosting.
Frosting
Once the cakes have cooled completely, it’s time to frost them. You can use a simple buttercream frosting or a cream cheese frosting. To make a buttercream frosting, beat together 1 cup of butter and 4 cups of powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract and 2 tablespoons of milk. To make a cream cheese frosting, beat together 8 ounces of cream cheese, 1/2 cup of butter, and 4 cups of powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract and 2 tablespoons of milk.
Decorating
Once your cakes are frosted, it’s time to get creative. You can use edible decorations such as sprinkles, edible flowers, and fondant shapes. You can also use non-edible decorations such as candles, figurines, and ribbons. If you’re feeling really creative, you can create a 50th birthday cake topper out of fondant or gum paste. You can also get creative with the cake flavors and fillings. For example, you can make a chocolate cake filled with raspberry jam and topped with chocolate buttercream frosting.
Nutrition
This cake is packed with a lot of calories, so it’s important to watch your portion size. One slice of this cake contains approximately 400 calories. It also contains 18 grams of fat, 53 grams of carbohydrates, and 5 grams of protein. If you’re looking to cut down on calories, try using low-fat ingredients such as non-fat yogurt or low-fat cream cheese.
Conclusion
When it comes to 50th birthday cakes, the options are endless. Whether you’re looking for a classic cake or something more creative, there’s something for everyone. You can choose from a variety of flavors, fillings, and decorations to make your cake unique. Just be sure to watch your portion size, as this cake is packed with calories.