Birthday Cake Recipe

Birthday Cake Recipe

A classic, fluffy vanilla birthday cake with a rich buttercream frosting—perfect for celebrations.

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups (300g) all-purpose flour

• 2 1/2 tsp baking powder

• 1/2 tsp salt

• 1 cup (225g) unsalted butter, softened

• 1 3/4 cups (350g) granulated sugar

• 4 large eggs, room temperature

• 1 tbsp vanilla extract

• 1 cup (240ml) whole milk, room temperature

Buttercream Frosting

• 1 cup (225g) unsalted butter, softened

• 3 1/2–4 cups (420–480g) powdered sugar

• 2 tsp vanilla extract

• 2–4 tbsp milk or heavy cream

• Pinch of salt

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 8-inch round cake pans.

2. Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.

3. Beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy (2–3 minutes).

4. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Mix in vanilla.

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1. Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk to the batter, starting and ending with dry ingredients. Mix just until combined.

2. Divide batter between pans. Bake 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.

3. Cool in pans 10 minutes, then turn out onto a rack to cool completely.

4. Frosting: Beat butter until creamy. Add powdered sugar gradually, then vanilla, salt, and enough milk/cream to reach a spreadable consistency.

5. Assemble: Level cakes if needed, frost between layers and around the cake. Decorate with sprinkles or candles.