Homemade Birthday Cake
A simple and customizable homemade birthday cake made with basic ingredients that everyone will enjoy.
Ingredients
Cake Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1.5 cups granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup milk
- 3.5 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 3 large eggs
- to taste Frosting (chocolate or vanilla buttercream)
- to taste Decorative sprinkles or toppings (optional)
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Add this to the creamed mixture alternately with milk, mixing until just combined.
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans.
Baking
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow cakes to cool in pans for 10 minutes, then remove to a wire rack to cool completely.
Frosting
- Once cool, frost with your choice of chocolate or vanilla buttercream and decorate as desired.
Notes
Make sure all ingredients are at room temperature before you start mixing. Do not overmix the batter; just mix until combined for a lighter cake. You can customize the flavor by using almond extract or adding fruits like blueberries or strawberries.