Happy Birthday Cake
Create a stunning and unique happy birthday cake with this easy-to-follow recipe! Featuring a moist and flavorful cake base, rich frosting, and creative decorations, this recipe is perfect for making any birthday celebration extra special. Customize with colors, themes, and toppings to wow your guests! 🎂✨
Prep Time1 hour hr
Cook Time30 minutes mins
Total Time1 hour hr 30 minutes mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 400kcal
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup whole milk
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 2 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- Food coloring (optional)
- Frosting of choice
- Sprinkles and decorations
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease your cake pans.
In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
In a separate bowl, beat the butter and sugar until fluffy.
Add eggs one at a time, mixing well. Stir in vanilla extract.
Gradually add the dry ingredients alternately with the milk.
If using food coloring, divide the batter and mix in different shades.
Pour the batter into prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes.
Let cakes cool completely before decorating.
Frost and decorate as desired using creative cake design techniques.
Serve and enjoy your show-stopping birthday cake!