Classic Birthday Cake

A moist, fluffy vanilla birthday cake with rich buttercream frosting and colorful decorations — perfect for any celebration!

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Prep Time 25

Cook Time 35

Cooling Time 30

Total Time 1

Servings: 10 slices

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Calories: 480

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

Cake Batter

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour sifted
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

Buttercream Frosting

1 cup unsalted butter softened
3 cups powdered sugar sifted
2 tbsp milk
1 tsp vanilla extract

Decoration

food coloring optional, for colorful layers
sprinkles and candles for decoration

Equipment

Mixing Bowls
Electric mixer
Cake pans

Method

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 8-inch cake pans.
In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
Cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Mix in vanilla extract. Gradually add the dry ingredients, alternating with milk, until batter is smooth.
Divide batter into bowls if coloring layers. Bake 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Cool cakes completely before frosting. For the frosting, beat butter until creamy, then add powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla.
Frost the cake evenly and decorate with sprinkles and candles. Chill slightly before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 480kcalCarbohydrates: 65gProtein: 6gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 130mgSodium: 210mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 50gVitamin A: 850IUCalcium: 110mgIron: 1.4mg

Notes

For extra color, divide batter and tint each portion with food coloring before baking. Great for rainbow birthday cakes!

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