Vanilla Birthday Cake
Experience the joy of celebration with our Vanilla Birthday Cake, a timeless dessert that embodies sweetness and warmth. With its light, fluffy texture and rich vanilla flavor, this cake is perfect for birthdays or any special occasion. Easy to make, even novice bakers can create a stunning centerpiece that will impress family and friends. Gather your loved ones, slice into this heavenly cake, and relish every moment together!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 tbsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup whole milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two round cake pans and line with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time to the butter mixture, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix in dry ingredients alternately with milk until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Divide batter evenly between prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cakes cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: For added moisture, consider incorporating sour cream or buttermilk into the batter. Experiment with different extracts like almond or lemon for unique flavor profiles. Decorate with buttercream frosting, fresh fruit, or sprinkles for a festive touch.