Birthday Dessert Recipe
Make Birthday Dessert Recipe in just 1h 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Cake Base
Frosting
Decoration
Method
Cake Base
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- 3
Cream Butter and Sugar
In another bowl, cream the unsalted butter until smooth. Gradually add the granulated sugar and beat until light and fluffy.
- 4
Add Eggs and Vanilla
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then, stir in the vanilla extract.
- 5
Combine Mixtures
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk. Mix until just combined.
- 6
Bake the Cake
Pour the batter into a greased cake pan and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- 7
Cool the Cake
Once baked, remove from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Frosting
- 8
Prepare the Frosting
In a large bowl, beat the unsalted butter until creamy. Slowly add powdered sugar, mixing until smooth and fluffy.
- 9
Add Flavoring
Stir in the vanilla extract and heavy cream until you reach your desired frosting consistency.
- 10
Color the Frosting
If desired, add food coloring a few drops at a time until you achieve your preferred color.
Decoration
- 11
Frost the Cake
Once the cake is completely cool, spread the frosting evenly over the top and sides of the cake.
- 12
Add Decorations
Decorate the cake with sprinkles and fresh fruits as desired.