How do I bake a birthday cake?

Celebrate in style with our 'Birthday Cake' recipe! Impress your loved ones with a homemade cake that's as sweet as they are.

You'll need

Items needed to answer the question, How do I bake a birthday cake. Items include: flour sugar eggs butter baking powder vanilla extract milk frosting

flour 2 cups
sugar 1 1/2 cups
eggs 3
butter 1/2 cup (softened)
baking powder 2 teaspoons
vanilla extract 1 teaspoon
milk 1 cup
frosting enough to generously cover the cake

Take note
Always remember to handle hot baking pans with caution and be careful when using sharp knives or kitchen utensils.

1

Gather your ingredients

As with any recipe, it's important to have all your ingredients ready to go. For our Birthday Cake, you'll need: flour, sugar, eggs, butter, baking powder, vanilla extract, milk, and your favorite frosting.

2

Preheat the oven

Before you start mixing your cake batter, preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius). This way, your oven will be nice and hot when it's time to bake!

3

Mix the dry ingredients

In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, and baking powder. Give it a good stir to make sure everything is well mixed.

4

Add the wet ingredients

Next, add in the eggs, softened butter, milk, and vanilla extract. Mix everything together until you have a smooth batter. This is where the magic happens!

5

Pour into the baking pans

Grease two round baking pans and divide the cake batter evenly between them. Smooth out the tops with a spatula or the back of a spoon.

6

Bake to perfection

Place the baking pans in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. The smell of a baking cake is pure joy!

7

Let it cool

Once your cakes are done baking, remove them from the oven and let them cool in the pans for about 10 minutes. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

8

Frost and decorate

When your cakes are completely cooled, it's time to unleash your creativity! Frost the top of one cake layer, then carefully stack the second layer on top. Frost the entire cake and decorate it to your heart's desire. Sprinkles, candles, and edible glitter are a must!

9

Enjoy the celebration

Now that your Birthday Cake is beautifully frosted and decorated, it's time to celebrate! Gather your loved ones, sing 'Happy Birthday,' and enjoy the sweet taste of success!