Description
Indulge in the joy of baking with this delightful birthday cake recipe, designed to be the centerpiece of your celebration. With its soft and fluffy texture, vibrant colors, and customizable flavors, this cake is not just a dessert—it’s an edible masterpiece. Perfect for any occasion, this easy-to-follow recipe allows you to create a memorable treat that’s filled with love and nostalgia.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup milk
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- ½ cup heavy cream
- Food coloring (as desired)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two round cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, cream softened butter and sugar until fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then stir in vanilla extract.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with wet ingredients, alternating with milk until just mixed.
- Divide batter between pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely before frosting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 45g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: <0.1g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg