Description
A delightful cake that symbolizes joy, love, and togetherness, perfect for any birthday celebration.
Ingredients
- 🍚 All-purpose flour – 2 ½ cups (320 g)
- 🍬 Granulated sugar – 2 cups (400 g)
- 🧈 Unsalted butter – 1 cup (226 g), softened
- 🥚 Large eggs – 4
- 🥄 Baking powder – 1 tablespoon (15 g)
- 🥛 Milk – 1 cup (240 ml), at room temperature
- 🍦 Vanilla extract – 2 teaspoons (10 ml)
- 🍰 Frosting – 2 cups (480 ml), store-bought or homemade
- 🌈 Sprinkles – 1 cup (for decoration)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour two 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 until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then add the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk, and mix until just combined.
- Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared cake pans and smooth the tops.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cool, frost the top of one layer, place the second layer on top, and frost the top and sides of the cake.
- Decorate with colorful sprinkles.
- Slice and serve at room temperature.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients for a smoother batter.
- Measure ingredients accurately for the best results.
- Don’t overmix the batter to keep the cake light and fluffy.
- Allow cakes to cool completely before frosting.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature.
- 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, Cake Recipe, Celebration Cake