Birthday cake with three lit candles photographed against blurred bokeh background.

Layered chocolate cake with three spiral-striped candles lit and burning on copper-piped frosting. Dark layers with white pearl beads as decoration on plate. Warm flame glow against cool blue bokeh background. Shallow depth of field creates defocused amber light orbs. Precise bokeh circles range 10-30mm diameter across frame. Natural candlelight provides primary illumination. Warm color temperature 2700-3000K contrasts cool 4000-5000K background bokeh. Digital photography with professional lighting setup.