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Birthday Recipes: 7 Simple Tips for a Perfect Cake


  • Author: Julia marin
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Delicious birthday cake recipe perfect for celebrations.


Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 3 large eggs
  • 2 ½ tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ tsp salt
  • For frosting: 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp heavy cream
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, cream the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  4. In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with milk.
  6. Stir in vanilla extract.
  7. Pour the batter into greased cake pans.
  8. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  9. Allow cakes to cool before removing from pans.
  10. For frosting, beat butter until creamy, then gradually add powdered sugar, heavy cream, and vanilla, mixing until smooth.
  11. Frost and decorate the cooled cakes as desired.

Notes

  • For chocolate cake, substitute ½ cup of flour with cocoa powder.
  • Try different flavor extracts like almond or lemon for variation.
  • Use fresh fruits for decoration for a fresh touch.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 28g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 9g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 50g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg

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