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The Ultimate Birthday Cake Recipe: Easy & Delicious Homemade Delight

Do you need help finding a birthday cake recipe that is both delicious and easy to make? This recipe is suitable for all occasions, including a classic vanilla cake, tangy chocolate mousse, and festive layered desserts. Make a delicious, fluffy birthday cake at home with this recipe! It's simple and quick.

What's a Birthday Cake Recipe?

Homemade Birthday Cakes: A classic homemade birthday cake recipe. Typically, it is a delicate sponge cake, covered with icing, and sprinkled with fruits or edible glitter. With a beginner's mindset, this recipe is both easy and straightforward, providing bakery-quality results at home.

Pro Tips for the Best Birthday Cake Recipe

  • Use room-temperature ingredients for a smoother batter.
  • Don’t overmix the batter to keep the cake fluffy.
  • For extra moisture, brush the cake layers with sugar syrup before frosting.
  • Refrigerate the cake for 15 minutes before slicing for cleaner cuts.
Difficulty Intermediate
Time
Prep Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 35 mins Rest Time: 20 mins Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
Servings 10
Calories 350
Best Season Suitable throughout the year
Description

Homemade Birthday Cakes: A classic homemade birthday cake recipe. Typically, it is a delicate sponge cake, covered with icing, and sprinkled with fruits or edible glitter.

Ingredient
    For the Cake:
  • 2 ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 ½ tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
  • 1 ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • ½ cup warm water
  • For the Chocolate Version:
  • ½ cup cocoa powder to the dry ingredients
  • Replace ¼ cup flour with an additional ¼ cup cocoa powder
  • For the Frosting:
  • 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • 3 ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp heavy cream
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ cup cocoa powder (for chocolate frosting)
Instructions
  1. Preparing the Cake Batter.Preparing the Cake Batter.
    • Set the temperature of the oven to 350°F (175°C). Set up two 8-inch cake pans with cooking spray.
    • Mix flour, baking powder, and baking soda with salt until combined.
    • Add butter and sugar to a large bowl and blend until fluffy.
    • Beat eggs one at a time, beating them vigorously after each addition.".
    • Mix in vanilla extract.
    • Slowly add the dry ingredients, then alternate with buttermilk and warm water, blending until mixed.
    • The dry ingredients of chocolate cake are mixed with cocoa powder.
  2. Baking the CakeBaking the Cake
    • Divide the batter among greased cake pans..
    • Bake for 30-35 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean in the center. Set aside.
    • After cooling in the pans for 10 minutes, transfer the cakes to a wire rack to cool them down completely.
  3. Making the FrostingMaking the Frosting
    • Beat butter until creamy.
    • Beat in powdered sugar, adding more at a time and beating until well combined.
    • Whisk in heavy cream and vanilla extract until smooth.
    • Mix the cocoa powder into the chocolate frosting.
  4. Assembling the CakeServe Cake
    • A single cake layer should be placed on a plate.
    • Frost one side evenly. Set aside.
    • Top off the second cake layer with frosting.
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