Spring Birthday Cake
This delightful spring birthday cake features a light, fluffy texture and fresh berries, making it a perfect centerpiece for celebrations or cozy family meals.
Ingredients
Cake Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour for structure
- 1.5 cups sugar for sweetness
- 1 cup unsalted butter for moisture
- 4 large eggs for binding and richness
- 1 cup milk for moisture
- 2 tsp baking powder for leavening
- 1 tsp vanilla extract for flavor
- 1 cup fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, or raspberries) for freshness
Topping
- 2 cups whipped cream for topping
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease the cake pans with butter or cooking spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour and baking powder. Set aside.
- In another bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs to the butter-sugar mixture one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Alternately add the milk and dry flour-baking powder mixture to the wet ingredients, starting and finishing with the dry ingredients.
- Gently fold in the fresh berries to the batter.
Baking
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans and smooth the tops.
- Bake until golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Assembly
- Place one layer on a serving plate and spread whipped cream on top before adding the second layer.
- Top with additional whipped cream and fresh berries for decoration.
Notes
Measure your flour properly to avoid a dense cake. Use room temperature ingredients for better mixing, and avoid overmixing the batter.