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Classic Birthday Cake

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  • Author: mohamed
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A light and fluffy birthday cake that embodies joy and celebration, perfect for any occasion.


Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup milk
  • 3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 5 large eggs
  • Frosting (buttercream or cream cheese)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. Cream butter and sugar: In a bowl, beat together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the eggs: Beat in eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla extract.
  4. Sift dry ingredients: Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt in another bowl.
  5. Combine mixtures: Alternate adding flour mixture and milk to the creamed butter mixture, mixing gently until just combined.
  6. Fill the pans: Divide and smooth the batter evenly between the prepared pans.
  7. Bake the cake: Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Cool and release: Let cakes cool for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
  9. Frost your creation: Spread frosting generously between layers and over the top after cakes have cooled.

Notes

Store leftover cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 15g
  • Sodium: 200mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 90mg