Description
Delight in this easy birthday cake recipe that features a fluffy vanilla sponge layered with rich frosting and colorful sprinkles. Perfect for any celebration, this cake is not only simple to make but also highly customizable, allowing you to express your creativity. Serve it at birthday parties or gatherings, and watch everyone dance with delight!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¾ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 4 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup whole milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two round 9-inch baking pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the butter and sugar until fluffy (about 3 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in vanilla.
- Alternately add the dry ingredients and milk to the butter mixture until just combined.
- Divide the batter between prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow cakes to cool in pans for about ten minutes before transferring them to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (75g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 80mg