Minimalist Birthday Cake
A simple, elegant birthday cake with smooth buttercream and just one thoughtful detail. Perfect for any celebration without the fuss of over-decoration.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowls
- Whisk
- Cake Pans
- Cooling Rack
- Offset Spatula
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour sifted
- 2 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter melted and cooled
- 4 large eggs room temperature
- 1 cup whole milk room temperature
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 cups buttercream frosting vanilla or chocolate
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line cake pans.
- Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in one bowl.
- In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, milk, and vanilla.
- Slowly combine wet and dry mixtures, then stir in melted butter until smooth.
- Divide batter into prepared pans and bake 25–30 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool cakes completely before frosting.
- Apply a thin crumb coat of frosting, chill for 15 minutes, then finish with a smooth outer layer.
- Add one minimalist detail: a flower, sprinkles, or a drizzle of glaze.
Notes
For variation, try a naked cake, fruit topping, floral accent, or monochrome design. Keep decorations minimal for the best effect.