Description
Delight in the nostalgia of birthdays with this Simple and Creative Birthday Cake. Bursting with flavor and vibrantly layered, this cake is ideal for any celebration or just to brighten your day. Easy to make, even novice bakers can impress with a stunning dessert thatβs customizable for every taste. With a fluffy texture and rich frosting, each bite transports you back to joyful childhood parties filled with laughter.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- Β½ teaspoon salt
- ΒΌ cup unsweetened applesauce
- Β½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup milk (or plant-based milk)
- 3–4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 cup dairy-free butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350Β°F (175Β°C) and grease two round baking pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix applesauce, oil, vanilla extract, and milk until smooth. Combine with dry ingredients.
- Beat mixture until smooth using an electric mixer for about two minutes.
- Pour batter evenly into pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in pans for ten minutes before transferring to wire racks. Once cooled, prepare frosting by beating butter and powdered sugar until fluffy. Frost between layers and on the outside.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 295
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Customize flavors by substituting vanilla extract with almond or lemon zest. Enhance the cake with sprinkles or chocolate chips; layer fresh fruits for added freshness. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days.