Birthdays Recipe
Make Birthdays 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 Ingredients
Frosting Ingredients
Decoration Ingredients
Method
Cake Preparation
- 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. Add in the granulated sugar and continue to beat until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- 4
Add Eggs and Vanilla
Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- 5
Combine Mixtures
Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk. Start and end with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined.
- 6
Bake the Cake
Pour the batter into a greased cake pan and smooth the top. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- 7
Cool the Cake
Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Frosting Preparation
- 8
Make the Frosting
In a mixing bowl, beat the unsalted butter until creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing well. Add the vanilla extract and heavy cream, and beat until light and fluffy.
- 9
Frost the Cake
Once the cake is completely cooled, spread the frosting evenly on top and around the sides of the cake.
Decoration Preparation
- 10
Decorate the Cake
Sprinkle the sprinkles generously over the frosted cake. Add fresh fruits on top if desired for a colorful and festive look.
- 11
Slice and Serve
Cut the cake into slices and serve to celebrate the special occasion!