A 60th birthday for the liveliest lady needed an equally maximalist cake. The inspiration? The birthday girl’s favourite chandelier. Gems, curves, dangles, and baubles on baubles! The only thing more fun that this chandelier was the birthday girl herself.

Such a lively exterior called for a more classic interior: deep, rich chocolate cake, layered with fresh cream.

Chocolate cake, whipped cream, vanilla buttercream, pulled sugar, jelly gems