When it comes to celebrating a 50th birthday, it’s not just a milestone year, it’s a time to really go all out and make sure that the special day is truly memorable. After all, turning 50 is a huge accomplishment, and deserves to be celebrated! One of the best ways to make the day special is to serve a delicious, homemade cake. Here are some of the best cake ideas for 50th birthdays.
White Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake Cake
This decadent cake is sure to make any 50th birthday celebration a huge success. It starts with a creamy white chocolate cheesecake layer on the bottom, followed by a layer of raspberry-flavored sponge cake, and topped off with a white chocolate buttercream frosting. It’s a showstopper of a cake that will be sure to wow any crowd.
Ingredients
- 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 eggs
- 2 ounces white baking chocolate, melted and cooled
- 1/3 cup raspberry jam
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/3 cup butter, softened
- 2/3 cup white sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoons white baking chocolate, melted and cooled
- 2 cups confectioners' sugar
- 1 tablespoon butter, softened
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 to 3 tablespoons cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9 inch springform pan.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, 1/2 cup of sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla until creamy. Beat in eggs one at a time. Stir in melted white chocolate. Spread evenly in the prepared pan.
- In a small bowl, mix together raspberry jam, almond extract, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Spread over cream cheese layer.
- In a medium bowl, cream 1/3 cup of butter and 2/3 cup of sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in 1 egg, 1 teaspoon of vanilla, and melted white chocolate. Gradually stir in flour and baking powder until combined. Spread over raspberry layer.
- Bake for 40 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow to cool before frosting.
- To make the frosting, beat together 2 cups of confectioners' sugar, 1 tablespoon of butter, 1/4 teaspoon of almond extract, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, and cream until smooth. Spread over cooled cake.
Nutrition
This white chocolate raspberry cheesecake cake contains 290 calories per serving, with 16 grams of fat, 41 grams of carbohydrates, and 3 grams of protein. It also contains 1 gram of dietary fiber and 28 milligrams of cholesterol.
Chocolate Fudge Cake
This classic chocolate cake is the perfect choice for any 50th birthday celebration. It starts with a moist and rich chocolate fudge cake layer, topped with a decadent chocolate buttercream frosting. It’s a classic that’s sure to be a hit with any crowd.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 2 cups white sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 2 cups confectioners' sugar
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 to 3 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9 inch round cake pan.
- Sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. Beat in the flour mixture alternately with the buttermilk.
- Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
- To make the frosting, cream together the 1/2 cup of butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the cocoa, salt, and vanilla. Gradually beat in enough milk to achieve spreading consistency.
- Frost the cooled cake. Enjoy!
Nutrition
This chocolate fudge cake contains 440 calories per serving, with 22 grams of fat, 57 grams of carbohydrates, and 4 grams of protein. It also contains 2 grams of dietary fiber and 66 milligrams of cholesterol.
Conclusion
These are just a few of the delicious cake ideas for 50th birthdays. Whether you’re looking for something classic or something a little more adventurous, there’s sure to be a cake to fit the occasion. So go ahead and celebrate in style with a delicious homemade cake!