Description
A delightful and nostalgic homemade birthday cake that brings joy and celebration to any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup milk
- 3 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 3 large eggs
- Frosting of your choice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease two 9-inch round cake pans with butter and line with parchment.
- Sift the flour, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.
- Cream together the butter and sugar until fluffy.
- Add the eggs one by one and mix in the vanilla.
- Mix the dry ingredients and milk alternately.
- Pour the batter evenly into the pans.
- Check for doneness with a toothpick after baking for 25-30 minutes.
- Remove the cake layers once cooled.
- Add decorative touches as desired.
Notes
- This cake is beginner-friendly.
- Feel free to customize the frosting.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Beginner Friendly Birthday Cake