Description
A classic birthday cake that’s soft, moist, and perfect for celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a cake pan.
- Mix flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
- Cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time.
- Alternate adding flour mixture and milk to the batter. Stir in vanilla.
- Pour batter into the pan. Bake for 30-35 minutes.
- Let cool before frosting.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients for best results.
- Check doneness with a toothpick.
- Decorate as desired.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 35 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: birthday cake, vanilla cake, homemade cake