Celebrate a special day with a Homemade Birthday Cake that’s not only visually stunning but also incredibly delicious. This recipe guides you through creating a moist and flavorful cake with layers of tender sponge, creamy frosting, and delightful decorations. Whether it’s for a friend, family member, or yourself, this cake is a perfect centerpiece for the celebration.
Homemade Birthday Cake Recipe
Craft a delightful and visually appealing Homemade Birthday Cake featuring moist cake layers, luscious frosting, and creative decorations. This recipe lets you add a personal touch to your celebration with a cake that tastes as good as it looks.
Equipment
- cake pans
- mixing bowls
- electric mixer
- offset spatula
- Cake turntable (optional)
- Cake board
- Piping bags and decorating tips
- Decorations: sprinkles, edible flowers, candles
Ingredients
- all purpose flour
- baking powder
- salt
- unsalted butter
- granulated sugar
- eggs
- vanilla extract
- whole milk
- heavy cream
- powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line your cake pans with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In another bowl, use an electric mixer to cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients and the milk to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined; do not overmix.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean.
- Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for about 10 minutes, then turn them out onto wire racks to cool completely.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy and smooth.
- Gradually add powdered sugar, alternating with the heavy cream or milk. Mix until the frosting is smooth and spreadable. Add more or less powdered sugar to achieve your desired consistency.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- If needed, level the cake layers by trimming the tops to create even surfaces.
- Apply a thin layer of frosting around the entire cake to seal in any crumbs. This is known as the crumb coat.
- Generously frost the entire cake with a smooth layer of frosting. Use an offset spatula to achieve an even finish.
- Decorate the cake as desired using piping bags, tips, sprinkles, edible flowers, or any creative elements that suit the occasion.
- Place the cake in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to set the frosting. Once set, bring it out, light the candles, and celebrate the occasion!
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Notes
- Feel free to use your favorite cake flavors and frosting variations.
- Adjust the quantity of powdered sugar for the frosting to achieve the sweetness level you prefer.
- Experiment with different decorating techniques to create a cake that's unique to the birthday person's taste and style.
Nutrition
Serving: 700g
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