30th Birthday Cake
A milestone dessert that celebrates stepping into your 30s with sweetness and style. This elegant vanilla butter cake is moist, rich, and perfect for marking a new decade with joy and flavor.
Equipment
- Two 8-inch cake pans
- Mixing Bowls
- Electric Mixer
- Whisk
- Spatula
- Cake Turntable (optional)
Ingredients
Cake Batter
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 2.5 tsp baking powder
- 0.5 tsp baking soda
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1.75 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs room temperature
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 0.5 cup sour cream
Frosting
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 2-3 tbsp heavy cream as needed for consistency
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- optional decorations gold leaf, chocolate drips, or edible glitter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 8-inch cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Cream butter and sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla extract.
- Alternate adding dry ingredients with buttermilk and sour cream, mixing until smooth.
- Divide batter evenly between pans and bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool completely before frosting.
- For the frosting: Beat butter until creamy, gradually add powdered sugar, then mix in vanilla and cream until fluffy.
- Frost and decorate with gold accents, chocolate drips, or edible glitter. Chill before serving.
Notes
This 30th Birthday Cake is perfect for celebrating a milestone in style. Keep it minimal with gold accents or make it playful with colorful layers. Store in the fridge up to 4 days or freeze for up to 2 months.