A simple and easy-to-make birthday cake perfect for any celebration. This recipe provides a moist and fluffy cake base that you can decorate as you wish.
Preparation time
20min
Cooking time
30min
Ingredients
12 Servings
- 250 g all-purpose flour
- 10 g baking powder
- 2 eggs
- 240 ml milk
- 2 g salt
- 200 g sugar
- 115 g unsalted butter
- 5 ml vanilla extract
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease and flour two 20cm (8-inch) round cake pans.
Step 2
In a medium bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
Step 3
In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Step 4
Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then stir in the vanilla.
Step 5
Add the flour mixture alternately with the milk, mixing just until incorporated.
Step 6
Pour batter into the prepared pans.
Step 7
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
Step 8
Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then remove to a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 9
Frost and decorate as desired once the cakes are completely cool.