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21st birthday cake

21st Birthday Cake

A festive vanilla sponge cake layered with cream and berries, topped with golden candles to mark a milestone celebration.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 430
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake Layers
  • 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 room temperature
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup whole milk room temperature
Filling & Topping
  • 2 cups heavy cream whipped
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 cups mixed berries strawberries, blueberries, raspberries
  • gold candles for decoration

Equipment

  • Cake pans
  • Mixing Bowls

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 8-inch cake pans.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla.
  4. Alternate adding dry mixture and milk into the butter mixture until smooth.
  5. Divide batter into pans, bake for 30–35 minutes, and let cool completely.
  6. Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
  7. Layer cake with whipped cream and fresh berries between layers.
  8. Top with more cream, berries, and gold candles for a festive finish.

Nutrition

Calories: 430kcalCarbohydrates: 53gProtein: 6gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 115mgSodium: 215mgPotassium: 160mgFiber: 2gSugar: 40gVitamin A: 960IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 85mgIron: 1.7mg

Notes

For added glamour, sprinkle edible glitter or gold dust on top.
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