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Birthday Cake

A soft, fluffy, and delicious birthday cake that’s perfect for any celebration. From simple cake designs to aesthetic birthday cakes for women, this versatile recipe can be decorated to suit any occasion, whether it’s a 13th birthday cake, an 18th birthday cake, or a vintage-style centerpiece.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup milk
  • Frosting of choice buttercream, whipped cream, or ganache
  • Decorations: sprinkles fruit, edible flowers, or themed toppers

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well. Stir in vanilla.
  5. Add dry ingredients and milk alternately, mixing until just combined.
  6. Divide batter evenly between the two pans.
  7. Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  8. Let cakes cool completely before frosting and decorating.

Notes

  • Apply a crumb coat (thin frosting layer) before final decoration for a smooth finish.
  • For minimalist bday cake styles, keep it plain with soft pastel colors and simple toppers.
  • For vintage cake designs, use pastel frosting and piped floral borders.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.