Simple 19th Birthday Cake
This soft, fluffy 19th birthday cake blends classic flavor with modern, minimalist style. Whether topped with sprinkles or edible flowers, it’s the perfect centerpiece for celebrating your next chapter with love and sweetness.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowls
- Electric Mixer or Whisk
- Measuring Cups
- Two 8-inch cake pans
- Wire Rack
- Rubber Spatula
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour sifted
- 1.5 tsp baking powder
- 0.5 tsp baking soda
- 0.5 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
- 0.75 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs room temperature
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 0.75 cup buttermilk
Frosting & Decoration
- 1.5 cups powdered sugar sifted
- 3 tbsp milk or cream as needed for texture
- 1 tsp lemon zest optional, for brightness
- Sprinkles or edible flowers for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 8-inch round cake pans with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- Cream softened butter and sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy (2–3 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time, beating after each. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Alternate adding dry ingredients and buttermilk into the butter mixture, starting and ending with dry. Mix gently.
- Divide batter evenly into pans. Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
- To make frosting, beat butter and powdered sugar, adding milk or cream until spreadable. Stir in lemon zest if using.
- Frost between layers and over the top of the cake. Decorate with sprinkles or edible flowers as desired.
- Slice and serve your 19th birthday cake with love and joy.
Notes
For extra elegance, chill the frosted cake for 30 minutes before slicing. You can customize it with fruit, ganache, or use pastel colors for a dreamy aesthetic. Make it yours!