Happy Birthday Cake Slice (Printer-Friendly)

Moist vanilla sponge layered with creamy buttercream and topped with colorful sprinkles for celebrations.

# What You Need:

→ Sponge Cake

01 - 1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
04 - 3 large eggs, at room temperature
05 - 1/2 cup whole milk
06 - 2 teaspoons baking powder
07 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
08 - 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract

→ Buttercream Frosting

09 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
10 - 3 cups powdered sugar, sifted
11 - 2 tablespoons whole milk
12 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
13 - Pinch of salt

→ Decoration

14 - 1/4 cup colorful sprinkles

# Steps:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease and line an 8-inch round cake pan with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, approximately 3 minutes.
03 - Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
04 - Whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
05 - Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture in three parts, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the flour, mixing until just combined.
06 - Pour the batter into the prepared pan, smooth the surface, and bake for 28 to 32 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
07 - Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring onto a wire rack to cool completely.
08 - Beat butter until creamy; gradually add powdered sugar, milk, vanilla extract, and salt, beating until smooth and fluffy.
09 - Once cooled, slice the cake horizontally to create two layers; spread frosting evenly between layers as well as on top and sides.
10 - Top with colorful sprinkles, slice into portions, and serve.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Moist vanilla sponge cake
  • Layered with creamy buttercream
02 -
  • For a chocolate variation, replace 1/3 cup (40 g) of flour with unsweetened cocoa powder
  • Add a layer of fruit jam for extra flavor
03 -
  • Use room temperature eggs for better mixing
  • Ensure the cake is completely cool before frosting for best results
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