Introduction:
This best birthday cake recipe is a crowd-pleaser and perfect for any celebration. With layers of moist cake and creamy frosting, it’s sure to be a hit at your next party. The combination of flavors and textures will leave your guests asking for seconds!
Preparation time: 20 minutes | Cooking Time: 30 minutes | Total Time: 50 minutes | Serves: 12
Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 eggs
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pans and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before removing them and transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once the cakes are completely cool, frost with your favorite icing and decorate as desired.
Nutrition Information:
Calories: 280 || Carbohydrates: 38g || Protein: 4g || Fat: 12g || Saturated Fat: 7g || Cholesterol: 75mg || Sodium: 240mg || Fiber: 1g || Sugar: 22g