Birthday Cake For Husband
A homemade birthday cake that’s simple, moist, and full of love. This versatile recipe can be dressed up with chocolate drips, fresh fruit, or sprinkles, making it the perfect centerpiece for celebrating your husband’s special day.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowls
- Hand or Stand Mixer
- Two 9-inch round pans
- Cooling Rack
- Offset Spatula
Ingredients
Basic Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour sifted
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 2 cups sugar
- 4 large eggs room temperature
- 1 cup milk whole milk preferred
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp salt
Optional Add-Ons
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder for chocolate variation
- 1 tsp espresso powder for bold flavor
- 1/2 tsp almond extract optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round pans.
- Cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Stir in vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to butter mixture, alternating with milk, until batter is smooth.
- Divide batter evenly between pans and bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks. Cool completely before frosting.
- Frost with buttercream, cream cheese, or whipped cream. Decorate with chocolate drips, berries, or sprinkles to suit his style.
Notes
For a fun variation, make cupcakes or mini cakes instead of full layers. Cake layers can be baked a day in advance, wrapped tightly, and frosted on the celebration day.