Princess Birthday Cake
This Princess Birthday Cake is soft, sweet, and made with love — a magical centerpiece perfect for any celebration. With its buttery vanilla crumb and dreamy pink frosting, this homemade cake brings fairy-tale charm and delicious flavor to birthdays big and small.
Equipment
- Two 8-inch cake pans
- Hand or Stand Mixer
- Mixing Bowls
- Offset Spatula
Ingredients
Cake
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 2.5 tsp baking powder
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1.75 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs room temperature
- 2 tsp vanilla extract pure
- 1 cup whole milk
- pink gel food coloring as desired
Buttercream Frosting
- 2 cups unsalted butter softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar sifted
- 2 tbsp heavy cream
- sprinkles, edible glitter, or decorations for topping
- fondant crown or castle topper optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 8-inch round cake pans with parchment.
- Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until pale and fluffy (3–4 minutes).
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla.
- Add dry ingredients in three parts, alternating with milk. Mix gently until just combined.
- Stir in pink food coloring to desired shade. Divide batter into prepared pans and smooth tops.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool completely before decorating.
- For frosting, beat butter until creamy, then slowly add powdered sugar. Add heavy cream and whip until fluffy. Frost cake and decorate as desired.
Notes
For a castle theme, stack tiers and add ice cream cones as turrets. Decorate with edible pearls and pastel sprinkles for a magical effect.