Description
A simple birthday cake for a boy, perfect for celebrating with sweet treats.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Alternately add dry ingredients and milk to the butter mixture, starting and ending with dry ingredients.
- Fold in sprinkles if using.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let cool before frosting.
Notes
- Use room-temperature ingredients for best results.
- Adjust baking time based on your oven.
- Decorate with frosting and additional sprinkles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: birthday cake, boy, celebration, sweet treats