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birthday cake ideas

Birthday Cake Ideas

A collection of fun and creative birthday cake ideas featuring layered sponge, colorful frosting, sprinkles, and fruits.
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Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake Base
  • 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
Frosting & Decoration
  • 3 cups buttercream frosting divided and colored as desired
  • sprinkles for decoration
  • fresh fruits such as berries or sliced strawberries

Equipment

  • Cake pans
  • Mixing Bowls

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 8-inch cake pans.
  2. Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.
  3. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla.
  4. Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk to the butter mixture until smooth.
  5. Divide batter evenly into cake pans and bake for 28–30 minutes. Let cool completely.
  6. Frost cakes with buttercream, layering colors as desired. Decorate with sprinkles or fruits.

Nutrition

Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 58gProtein: 6gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 115mgSodium: 210mgPotassium: 160mgFiber: 1gSugar: 42gVitamin A: 920IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 90mgIron: 1.6mg

Notes

You can create themes by matching frosting colors with party decor.
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