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Classic Vanilla Birthday Cake

This classic vanilla birthday cake is soft, fluffy, and perfect for any birthday celebration. With a light and airy texture and creamy frosting, it’s a crowd-pleaser!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups Cake Flour
  • 2 tsp Baking Powder
  • 1/2 cup Butter
  • 1 cup Sugar
  • 3 large Eggs
  • 2 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1/2 cup Milk
  • 1 batch Whipped Cream Frosting

Equipment

  • Cake Pan
  • Mixer

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour your cake pans.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. Mix the flour, baking powder, and milk into the wet ingredients, alternating the dry and wet ingredients until just combined.
  5. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans and bake for 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  6. Allow the cakes to cool before frosting with whipped cream frosting.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 5gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 35gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

This cake can be decorated with sprinkles, edible glitter, or fresh fruit for a fun birthday touch!
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