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š Classic Birthday Crowd-Pleaser Cake
Introduction
Some recipes become part of family tradition, passed down through joyful gatherings and celebrations. This Classic Birthday Cake is one of those special treasures. Loved by children and adults alike, it is soft, delicious, and large enough to feed a whole crowd. For years, this cake has been chosen over fancy bakery creationsāits charm lies in its simplicity, homemade flavor, and the happiness it brings to the table. Whether for birthdays, holidays, or community gatherings, this cake is the heart of the party.
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup sour cream
- 5 large eggs
- 2 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
For the Frosting:
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- ¼ cup heavy cream (or milk)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Optional Decorations:
- Sprinkles, chocolate shavings, or fresh berries
Instructions & Methods
- Prepare the Oven & Pans
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9×13-inch pans (or three 9-inch round pans). - Mix the Dry Ingredients
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside. - Cream Butter & Sugar
In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. This step creates the foundation of the cakeās softness. - Add Eggs & Flavor
Beat in the eggs one at a time. Stir in vanilla extract for that warm, nostalgic aroma. - Combine Wet & Dry
Alternate adding the dry mixture with milk and sour cream. Mix gently until smoothādo not overbeat. - Bake
Pour the batter evenly into prepared pans. Bake for 30ā35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let the cakes cool completely before frosting. - Make the Frosting
Beat butter until creamy. Slowly add powdered sugar, cream, vanilla, and salt. Whip until fluffy. - Assemble & Decorate
Frost the cooled cakes generously. Add sprinkles, berries, or decorations that suit the celebration.
History & Formation
This cakeās story is rooted in the tradition of homemade birthday desserts, where families gather to celebrate lifeās milestones. Its formation is simple yet brilliant: a balance of butter, sugar, eggs, and flour, perfected to create a tender crumb. Over time, parents passed it down, and children began requesting it year after year. Itās not just foodāitās memory, laughter, and love baked into every slice.
Conclusion with Lovers
Every forkful of this cake is a reminder that the sweetest things in life are made at home, surrounded by those we love. Lovers of simple, hearty, homemade desserts will find comfort here. Children love it for its soft sweetness, adults for its nostalgic warmth, and bakers for its effortless perfection. Whether you make it once or a hundred times, this cake will always hold a place at the center of your celebrations.
ā¤ļø Enjoy this recipe with your family, friends, and all the lovers of good food in your life.
Would you like me to also create a chocolate version of this birthday cake (like a āDeath by Chocolateā style crowd cake), so you have two choices for big family parties?