Small Birthday Cakes
These small birthday cakes are perfectly portioned, easy to decorate, and full of joy. Ideal for kids’ parties, office gatherings, or intimate dinners, they bring celebration without the stress of slicing a large cake.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowls
- Whisk
- Hand or Stand Mixer
- Measuring Cups and Spoons
- Mini Cake Pans or Muffin Tin
- Wire Rack
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter room temperature
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup whole milk room temperature
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour mini cake pans or line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a medium bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt together.
- In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
- Mix in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract.
- Alternate adding flour mixture and milk to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with flour. Mix until just combined.
- Divide batter evenly into prepared pans. Bake 18–22 minutes, or until cakes spring back when lightly touched in the center.
- Cool completely on a wire rack before frosting and decorating with sprinkles, fruit, or candles.
Notes
These mini cakes are endlessly customizable — swap in cocoa powder for chocolate versions, fold in fruit, or tint with food coloring for a rainbow party surprise.