Are you looking for the perfect cake to celebrate your loved one's birthday? Look no further than this delicious and easy-to-make Birthday Cake recipe! This cake is sure to impress your guests and satisfy their sweet tooth.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare three 9-inch cake pans by greasing and flouring them.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture alternately with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Divide the batter evenly among the prepared cake pans.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool the cakes in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Frosting:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2-3 tablespoons whole milk
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter until creamy.
- Add the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and 2 tablespoons of milk.
- Beat until smooth and creamy, adding more milk as needed to achieve the desired consistency.
- Use the frosting to frost the cooled cake layers.
- Decorate the cake with additional frosting, sprinkles, and any other desired decorations.
Now, it's time to slice and enjoy your homemade Birthday Cake with your loved ones! With its moist cake layers and sweet frosting, this cake is sure to be a crowd-pleaser at any birthday celebration.