Best Birthday Cake Recipe

Howdy Foodies! Birthdays are a special occasion to celebrate life, love and memories. It's a day to cherish the people around us and the moments we've shared. And what better way to celebrate than with a delicious birthday cake! A cake that not only satisfy our taste buds but also fills our hearts with joy and happiness. So, let's make every birthday special with a cake that's baked with love and sprinkled with happiness!


Ingredients

3 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
2 cups granulated sugar
4 large eggs, at room temperature
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup whole milk
1 cup rainbow sprinkles

Frosting Ingredients

1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
4 cups powdered sugar
1/4 cup heavy cream
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 cup rainbow sprinkles

Instructions

1.Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans with butter or cooking spray.

2.In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

3.In a large bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer, beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.

4.Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract.

5.Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.

6.Fold in the rainbow sprinkles.

7.Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean.

8.Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then remove them from the pans and place them on a wire rack to cool completely.

To make the frosting, beat the butter in a large bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer until creamy.

1.Gradually add the powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, mixing well after each addition.

2.Add the heavy cream and vanilla extract and beat until smooth and creamy.

3.Fold in the rainbow sprinkles.

4.Once the cakes are completely cooled, spread a layer of frosting on top of one cake layer, then place the other cake layer on top.

5.Spread the remaining frosting over the top and sides of the cake.

6.Decorate the top of the cake with additional rainbow sprinkles.

Enjoy your delicious birthday cake with sprinkles!

 


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