Here’s a classic Birthday Cake recipe that’s moist, fluffy, and perfect for celebrations:
Ingredients (for a 2-layer 8–9 inch cake)
Cake:
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup whole milk
- Optional: 1/2 cup sour cream or yogurt for extra moistness
Buttercream Frosting:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 2–3 tbsp heavy cream or milk
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- Optional: food coloring for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat oven: 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 8–9 inch round cake pans.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Cream butter and sugar: In a separate bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy (3–5 minutes).
- Add eggs and vanilla: Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients:
- Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk to the butter mixture, starting and ending with dry ingredients.
- Mix until just combined. Fold in sour cream if using.
- Bake: Divide batter evenly between pans. Bake 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool in pans 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Make frosting: Beat butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk/cream until smooth and fluffy. Adjust consistency as needed.
- Assemble cake:
- Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread frosting on top.
- Add the second layer and frost the top and sides. Decorate with sprinkles, fruits, or piping as desired.
💡 Tips:
- For extra flavor, you can add a tablespoon of almond extract or lemon zest to the batter.
- To prevent a dry cake, don’t overmix once you add the flour.
- You can soak the layers lightly with a simple syrup (1:1 sugar to water) for added moisture.
If you want, I can also give a fun, colorful “party-style” birthday cake version with rainbow layers or chocolate swirls—it looks amazing and tastes incredible. Do you want me to do that?
