Description
A delightful birthday cake that symbolizes joy and celebration, perfect for any birthday gathering.
Ingredients
- All-Purpose Flour: 2 ½ cups (310 g)
- Granulated Sugar: 2 cups (400 g)
- Unsalted Butter: 1 cup (226 g), softened
- Large Eggs: 4
- Baking Powder: 2 ½ teaspoons
- Milk: 1 cup (240 ml), room temperature
- Vanilla Extract: 2 teaspoons
- Frosting: 3 cups (store-bought or homemade)
- Sprinkles: 1 cup
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour three 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and baking powder.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, and mix until just combined.
- Divide the batter evenly among the prepared cake pans and bake for 25-30 minutes.
- Once baked, cool the cakes in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Frost the first layer of the cooled cake, add the second layer, and repeat. Frost the top and sides of the cake.
- Decorate with colorful sprinkles and any additional decorations you desire.
- Slice and serve the cake at your birthday celebration.
Notes
- Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
- Allow cakes to cool completely before frosting to prevent melting.
- Experiment with different flavors and decorations to personalize your cake.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: birthday cake, celebration, dessert, baking