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Classic Birthday Cake

A fluffy vanilla sponge layered with creamy butter frosting, perfect for birthdays and celebrations.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake Base
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup milk room temperature
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 eggs large
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp salt
Buttercream Frosting
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • Cake pans
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 8-inch cake pans.
  2. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla.
  3. Combine flour, baking powder, and salt. Add alternately with milk, mixing just until smooth.
  4. Pour batter evenly into prepared pans. Bake 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  5. Cool completely before frosting.
  6. For frosting, beat butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until fluffy.
  7. Assemble cake by layering frosting between cake layers and spreading over top and sides. Decorate with fruits, sprinkles, or edible flowers.

Nutrition

Calories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 56gProtein: 5gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 210mgPotassium: 110mgFiber: 1gSugar: 38gVitamin A: 620IUCalcium: 90mgIron: 2.5mg

Notes

Try adding a few drops of food coloring or different fillings like jam or chocolate ganache for variety.
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