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Delicious Birthday Cake

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Celebrate special moments with a delightful homemade birthday cake that’s perfect for any celebration.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cake flour
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup milk or heavy cream
  • Food coloring (for fun designs)
  • Frosting (store-bought or homemade)
  • Your favorite sprinkles or decorative toppings

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to the appropriate temperature, varying by cake type.
  2. Grease and flour your cake pans or use parchment paper for easy removal.
  3. In a mixing bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in vanilla.
  5. In another bowl, combine the dry ingredients, then gradually add to the wet mixture, alternating with milk until just combined.
  6. Pour the batter into prepared pans, smoothing the tops.
  7. Bake according to the recipe’s specifics, and let them cool completely.
  8. Frost and decorate the cooled cakes as desired, letting your creativity shine!

Notes

Always measure ingredients accurately for consistency in baking. Experiment with flavor add-ins like spices.