Description
A fun and celebratory cake inspired by the phrase ‘May the Forties Be With You,’ perfect for birthdays or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- Food coloring (optional)
- Frosting of your choice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 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, mixing until smooth.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool completely before frosting.
- Decorate as desired.
Notes
- For a themed cake, use star-shaped decorations or edible prints.
- Adjust food coloring to match your preferred design.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: birthday cake, fun cake, themed dessert, homemade cake