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birthday cake

Classic Birthday Cake

A fluffy, moist birthday cake layered with creamy buttercream frosting and decorated with colorful sprinkles — the perfect centerpiece for any celebration!
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling & Decorating Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake Batter
  • 2.5 cups all-purpose flour sifted
  • 2.5 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1.75 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs room temperature
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup whole milk room temperature
Buttercream Frosting
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 3.5 cups powdered sugar sifted
  • 2 tbsp heavy cream
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • food coloring optional for decoration
  • sprinkles for topping

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • Cake pans
  • Cooling rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 8-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a separate bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract.
  4. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with milk, until the batter is smooth.
  5. Divide batter evenly between the pans and bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  6. Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a rack to cool completely.
  7. To make frosting, beat butter until creamy. Add powdered sugar gradually, then mix in heavy cream and vanilla until smooth. Tint portions with food coloring if desired.
  8. Frost and decorate cooled cakes with colorful swirls and sprinkles. Chill before serving for best texture.

Nutrition

Calories: 520kcalCarbohydrates: 70gProtein: 6gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 110mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 55gVitamin A: 720IUCalcium: 90mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Customize your cake by adding chocolate chips, fruit filling, or themed decorations. Perfect for birthdays, anniversaries, or any celebration!
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