A 70th birthday cake often has to do two things at once: feel important enough for the milestone and familiar enough that a whole family actually wants to eat it. That is a very good brief.
You can browse our current 70th birthday cakes first. If you are still deciding on the style, these are the ideas we would use to narrow it down.
1. A number cake makes the milestone effortless
A shaped 70 gives you an obvious focal point without needing a theme. It works at home, in a restaurant or at a larger family party, and the decoration can be as simple or generous as you like.
2. Classic flavours are classic for a reason
Chocolate, lemon, coffee, vanilla and carrot are useful when the guest list spans several generations. A familiar flavour made properly is often a better choice than an elaborate concept nobody asked for.
3. Floral buttercream can feel celebratory without feeling formal
Hand-piped flowers are softer than a heavily themed cake but still give the table a proper centrepiece. They also work well with a chosen party colour palette.
4. Think about afternoon tea versus evening party
A family lunch or tea suits lighter, classic flavours and a calm design. An evening party can carry richer chocolate, stronger colour or a taller cake with more visual impact.
5. Use personalisation sparingly
A name, age, date or short message is usually enough. See personalised cakes for simple additions to an existing design. If you want to change colours, decorations or the whole visual direction, use custom cakes.
What size cake works for a 70th?
Start with portions. A small family table does not need a huge centrepiece, while a large venue may need more cake and more height simply to look proportionate in the room.
Ordering a 70th birthday cake in London
We make cakes to order and hand-deliver them across London and Surrey using our own drivers. Most standard designs need at least 48 hours’ notice; detailed bespoke commissions need longer.
Browse the full 70th birthday cake collection, explore number cakes, or commission a bespoke cake if the design needs to begin from scratch.
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