Birthday Cake For Women
A light, moist sponge layered with creamy buttercream, this Birthday Cake for Women balances elegance and approachability. Perfect for small, intimate celebrations or milestone parties, it’s easy to personalize with flowers, sprinkles, or metallic touches.
Equipment
- Two 8-inch round pans
- Mixing Bowls
- Electric Mixer
- Offset Spatula
Ingredients
Cake Base
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 pinch salt
Frosting
- 2 cups unsalted butter
- 5 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2-3 tbsp heavy cream as needed for consistency
Instructions
- Butter and line two 8-inch pans with parchment paper.
- Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt together in a bowl.
- Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well, then stir in vanilla extract.
- Alternate adding flour mixture and buttermilk, starting and ending with flour. Do not overmix.
- Divide batter evenly between pans. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 28–32 minutes until golden and springy.
- Cool cakes 10 minutes in pans, then transfer to racks until fully cooled.
- For frosting: beat butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, cream, and vanilla until fluffy.
- Stack cake layers with frosting in between. Spread frosting over the top and sides. Decorate with flowers, sprinkles, or metallic accents.
Notes
This birthday cake is a versatile base: swap in whipped cream frosting for a lighter touch, or add pastel colors, pressed flowers, or gold leaf for an elegant finish. The sponge layers stay moist and slice cleanly, making it easy to decorate beautifully.