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18th birthday cake

18th Birthday Celebration Cake

A luxurious vanilla sponge cake layered with buttercream and decorated with edible gold dust — perfect for celebrating an 18th birthday in style!
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 14 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Celebration
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake Batter
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup whole milk room temperature
Buttercream Frosting
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 3 cups powdered sugar sifted
  • 2 tbsp heavy cream
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • edible gold dust or sprinkles for decoration

Equipment

  • Electric mixer
  • Cake pans
  • Cooling rack
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 9-inch cake pans.
  2. Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
  3. In another bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well, then stir in vanilla extract.
  5. Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk, mixing just until combined.
  6. Divide batter evenly into pans and bake for 30–35 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Let cakes cool completely on a rack.
  8. For frosting: beat butter until creamy, add powdered sugar gradually, then mix in cream and vanilla.
  9. Spread frosting between cake layers and over the top. Dust with edible gold for a festive finish.

Nutrition

Calories: 520kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 6gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 16gCholesterol: 125mgSodium: 210mgFiber: 1gSugar: 45g

Notes

For extra flavor, add a layer of strawberry jam or chocolate ganache between cakes.
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