50th Birthday Cake
This rich, chocolatey 50th birthday cake is a celebration centerpiece! Moist layers paired with a creamy vanilla buttercream frosting—perfect for any milestone occasion.
Ingredients
Cake Batter
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
Buttercream Frosting
- 1 1/2 cups unsalted butter softened
- 5 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp heavy cream
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- salt pinch
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and line two 9-inch round pans.
- In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk milk, oil, eggs, and vanilla. Combine with dry ingredients.
- Add boiling water and stir gently until smooth.
- Pour into pans and bake for 30–35 minutes. Cool completely.
- Beat butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, cream, vanilla, and salt. Whip until fluffy.
- Stack and frost cake. Decorate as desired.
Notes
Make cake layers ahead and freeze. Customize with different fillings or frostings. Chill before transport.