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birthday cake

Magical 2-Layer Birthday Cake Recipe That Wows Every Time


  • Author: Emma Schweitzer
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 1 cake (12 servings) 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A classic birthday cake perfect for celebrations, featuring moist layers and sweet frosting.


Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 cups frosting of choice
  • Sprinkles for decoration

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch cake pans.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla.
  4. Alternately add flour mixture and milk, beginning and ending with flour. Mix until smooth.
  5. Divide batter evenly between pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  7. Frost and decorate with sprinkles.

Notes

  • Use room temperature ingredients for best results.
  • Adjust baking time based on your oven.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: International

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 25g
  • Sodium: 200mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 50g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg

Keywords: birthday cake, celebration cake, homemade cake