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21st birthday cake

21st Birthday Cake

This is a perfect cake to celebrate the big 21! With layers of delicious flavor and colorful decorations, it's the ideal treat for a birthday party.
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Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 12 pieces
Course: Cake
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup unsalted butter room temperature
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 2 cups whipped cream for frosting

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk.
  4. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  5. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then remove from the pans and cool completely on a wire rack.
  6. Frost the cakes with whipped cream and decorate as desired with sprinkles or fresh fruit.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 1.2mg

Notes

This cake can be customized with any frosting or decoration of your choice. It's perfect for a birthday celebration!
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