Description
Indulge in a slice of nostalgia with this delightful birthday cake recipe. Soft, fluffy, and bursting with flavor, this classic cake is perfect for any celebration. With minimal prep time and customizable options, you can create a visual masterpiece that will leave your guests in awe. Whether you’re hosting a birthday party or simply celebrating life’s little moments, this cake promises to deliver joy with every bite.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 2 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two round baking pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and a pinch of salt.
- Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy; add eggs one at a time.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with the wet mixture, alternating with milk.
- Pour batter into prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks; frost as desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (80g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg