Description
A joyful and easy-to-make birthday cake that adds sweetness to any celebration.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup milk
- 3 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- Frosting of choice (e.g., buttercream, cream cheese, chocolate)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then stir in the vanilla.
- In another bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to the creamed mixture alternately with the milk.
- Pour batter into prepared pans.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool in pans for 10 minutes, then turn out onto wire racks to cool completely.
- Frost as desired and serve.
Notes
Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature and do not overmix the batter.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American