60Th Birthday Cake
This elegant 60th birthday cake combines classic buttery vanilla flavor with a moist, tender crumb. Adorned with buttercream, berries, or edible flowers, it’s a celebration of warmth, love, and cherished memories — perfect for honoring a milestone moment.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowls
- Electric Mixer or Whisk
- Two 8-inch Round Cake Pans
- Rubber Spatula
- Wire Rack
- Parchment Paper
Ingredients
Cake
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1.5 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup Greek yogurt or sour cream
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 0.5 tsp baking soda
- 0.25 tsp salt
- 0.5 cup milk
- 1 zest of lemon or orange optional, for brightness
Frosting & Toppings
- buttercream frosting homemade or store-bought
- fresh berries or edible flowers for garnish
- gold leaf or metallic sprinkles optional, for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 8-inch cake pans with parchment paper.
- Cream butter and sugar until pale and fluffy (2–3 minutes). Add eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla and optional zest.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Alternate adding dry mixture and milk/yogurt to the creamed butter, mixing gently until just combined.
- Divide batter into pans, smooth the tops, and bake for 25–30 minutes. A toothpick should come out clean.
- Cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Frost the cooled cake with buttercream. Decorate with berries, edible flowers, or gold touches as desired.
Notes
This milestone cake is easy to customize — swap the vanilla base for chocolate, add a citrus glaze, or personalize the frosting design to suit the birthday star. It’s a celebration in every bite.