50th Birthday Cake Decoration Ideas

'I have enjoyed greatly the second blooming...suddenly you find - at the age of 50, say - that a whole new life has opened before you.'
- Agatha Christie

Life after 50 is like the beginning of a new life. Being fifty is not considered old and most certainly not young, and therefore, a 50th birthday is considered very special. Knowing this, you must have planned a special birthday party in honor of that the person turning 50, be it your partner, friend, parent or any close person. It is universally known that a birthday party is not complete without a birthday cake. There may not be numerous 50th birthday cake decorating ideas, but if you are creative, you can make a unique cake. 50th birthday cake decoration ideas are based on the person's choices and also your own creativity. A personally made birthday cake can also be a great 50th birthday gift.

Ideas for Decorating a 50th Birthday Cake

• A simple traditional black forest chocolate cake with cherries is always a hit among all people. You can be creative in decorating the cherries in a different way on top of the cake.
• Being 'over the hill' is a popular phrase for a 50th birthday. You can create a cake looking like a hill and decorate it with brown or green colored icing.
• If the person likes books, you can decorate a single rectangular cake like a book or use two rectangular cakes to make an open book. You can even have some of the memorable incidences of the person's life written on it using an icing pen.
• You can make a cake in the shape of number 50 and decorate it with colorful icing, fruits, nuts and berries. For sport lovers, birthday cake decorations related to sports, or cakes in the shape of a sport field or any sport equipment is a good idea as well.
• A 50th birthday cake in the shape of a decorative gift box or a jewelry box can also be made. You just have to decorate a rectangular cake like a gift box using actual ribbons and other cake decoration material and different colors.
• You can have a different birthday cake in the shape of a wine bottle or a beer mug. This can be a different and unique cake. Another way, you can have wine bottle shaped eatable chocolates placed on top of the cake.
• You can make a cake in the shape of an elegant hat for a woman turning 50. There cannot be any specific idea for the shape and decoration for this cake. You can design and decorate it according to your wish.
• A 3-4 tiered cake can be made having the special moments of the person's life written or drawn on each layer. You can even make use of decorative eatable items that are used for cake decorations.
• As a simple 50th birthday cake design, you can use candles and arrange them in the shape of the number 50. Instead of a single large cake, you can even have 50 decorated cup cakes and arrange them together in the shape of number 50 or some other decorative shape.

These 50th birthday cake decoration ideas will help you to make a tempting treat for the person turning fifty. A 50th birthday party combined with these birthday cake design and decorating ideas can definitely help you make the birthday truly memorable for your loved ones.