Vanilla Birthday Cake
A soft, fluffy Vanilla Birthday Cake layered with creamy buttercream frosting. Perfect for celebrations big and small, this cake is simple to make, delicious, and filled with love in every bite.
Equipment
- 9-inch Round Cake Pans
- Mixing Bowls
- Electric Mixer
- Wire Rack
Ingredients
Cake Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter room temperature
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tbsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup whole milk
Frosting Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter room temperature
- 4 cups powdered sugar sifted
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 2-4 tbsp heavy cream or milk
Instructions
- Grease and line two 9-inch round cake pans with parchment paper.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.
- Cream the butter and sugar for 3–4 minutes until pale and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk, beginning and ending with flour. Mix gently to combine.
- Divide batter into pans. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25–30 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes, then transfer to wire rack.
- Beat butter for frosting until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla, and cream/milk. Beat until fluffy.
- Frost cooled cakes with a crumb coat, chill, then apply final layer. Decorate as desired.
Notes
For a fun twist, fold in rainbow sprinkles to make a Funfetti cake. Cakes can also be baked ahead, frozen, and frosted later.