Stylish Birthday Cakes for Ladies
This chic and simple butter sponge cake with dreamy vanilla buttercream is a tribute to elegance and warmth — perfect for birthdays, tea parties, and stylish celebrations.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowls
- Electric Mixer
- 8-inch Cake Tins
- Wire Rack
- Parchment Paper
- Offset Spatula or Knife
Ingredients
For the Cake
- 225 g unsalted butter softened
- 225 g caster sugar
- 4 medium free-range eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 225 g self-raising flour
For the Buttercream
- 225 g icing sugar
- 110 g unsalted butter softened
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp milk
For Decoration
- assorted biscuits and meringues for texture and elegance
- sprinkles or edible pearls to add glamour
- chocolates or truffles for an indulgent finish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C (160°C fan). Grease and line two 8-inch cake tins with baking paper.
- Cream butter and sugar until pale and fluffy using an electric mixer.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well between additions. Add a spoonful of flour if the batter curdles.
- Stir in vanilla extract, then gently fold in the self-raising flour until combined.
- Divide batter between tins. Smooth tops and dip centers slightly to prevent doming. Bake for 25 minutes.
- Cool cakes completely on a wire rack before frosting.
- Make buttercream: Beat butter with half the icing sugar until smooth. Add the rest of the sugar, milk, and vanilla. Beat until fluffy.
- Assemble cake by spreading half the icing on one layer. Top with the second, then finish with a generous swirl of the remaining buttercream. Decorate as desired.
Notes
Make this cake your own with flavor extracts like rose or almond. Decorate with pastel meringues, edible flowers, or chocolate drizzle for a stylish finish. Perfect for birthdays, tea parties, or elegant gatherings.