Something Special Birthday Cake Recipe

Name: Something Special Birthday Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Cake ingredients; 2 1/2 cups sifted cake flour; 3 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature; 1 1/2 cups sugar, sifted; 4 eggs, separated; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1 teaspoon almond extract; 1 cup milk; icing; 6 cups powdered sugar; 3 tablespoons cocoa powder; 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 cup milk; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Servings: persons

Cake ingredients
2 1/2 cups sifted cake flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
1 1/2 cups sugar, sifted
4 eggs, separated
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 cup milk
icing
6 cups powdered sugar
3 tablespoons cocoa powder
1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0F.
2
Grease 2 straight sided 9x12 round cake pans and line with parchment or wax paper.
3
Cake: Sift flour, measure carefully 2 1/2 cups and sift this again with the baking powder and salt onto waxed paper or another bowl.
4
Beat the butter with electric mixer in a bowl until smooth.
5
Gradually beat in 1 1/4 cups sugar until fluffy.
6
Beat in yolks one at a time.
7
Beat in vanilla, and almond extract.
8
On low speed alternately add flour and milk in 3 additions.
9
In yet another bowl beat the egg whites until soft peaks form.
10
Gradually beat in remaining 1/4 cup sugar until stiff peaks form.
11
Carefully fold the egg whites into the batter.
12
Scrape the batter into prepared pans, spreading level.
13
Bake for 30 minutes.
14
The top should spring back when lightly touched.
15
Cool pans 10 minutes, then unmold on cake racks to cool.
16
icing: Sift sugar and cocoa into a large bowl.
17
Add butter, salt and vanilla.
18
Beat on high until fluffy, adding drops of milk until desired spreading consistency is reached.
19
Frost as usual.

2311

kcal

Calories

107

Fat

327

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Cake ingredients, 2 1/2 cups sifted cake flour, 3 teaspoons baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Something Special Birthday Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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Something Special Birthday Cake

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Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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