Delicious Birthday Cake
Celebrate special moments with a delightful homemade birthday cake that’s perfect for any celebration.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
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
- Preheat your oven to the appropriate temperature, varying by cake type.
- Grease and flour your cake pans or use parchment paper for easy removal.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in vanilla.
- In another bowl, combine the dry ingredients, then gradually add to the wet mixture, alternating with milk until just combined.
- Pour the batter into prepared pans, smoothing the tops.
- Bake according to the recipe’s specifics, and let them cool completely.
- 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.