Vanilla birthday cake recipe Recipe

Name: Vanilla birthday cake recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 225 g (7.9oz) margarine or unsalted butter, softened; 225 g (7.9oz) caster sugar; 4 large eggs, beaten; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 225 g (7.9oz) self-raising flour; 2 tbsp full-fat milk; 500 g (17.6oz) icing sugar; 125 g (4.4oz) unsalted butter, softened; 3 tbsp full-fat milk; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 2 tbsp strawberry jam; 1 cup sprinkles

Servings: persons

225 g (7.9oz) margarine or unsalted butter, softened
225 g (7.9oz) caster sugar
4 large eggs, beaten
1 tsp vanilla extract
225 g (7.9oz) self-raising flour
2 tbsp full-fat milk
500 g (17.6oz) icing sugar
125 g (4.4oz) unsalted butter, softened
3 tbsp full-fat milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 tbsp strawberry jam
1 cup sprinkles

1
Preheat the oven to 180C/350F/Gas Mark 4.
2
In the bowl of a free-standing mixer, cream the margarine or butter and sugar together until pale, light and fluffy.
3
Gradually add the beaten eggs and vanilla extract.
4
Add the flour and milk and mix until light and fluffy.
5
Divide equally between the prepared sandwich tins, spread level and bake on the middle shelf of the preheated oven for about 2225 minutes until golden and a skewer comes away clean when inserted into the middle of the cakes.
6
Turn the cakes out of the tins onto a wire cooling rack and leave until cold.
7
To make the buttercream, tip all of the ingredients into the bowl of the free-standing mixer and beat until light and fluffy.
8
Lay one cake layer on a serving plate and spread with half of the buttercream.
9
Top with strawberry jam.
10
Spread the second cake layer with the remaining buttercream and finish with a circle of sprinkles around the outside edge, using your second hand as a guide to control the flow.
11
Sandwich the two sponges together carefully and finish with a ribbon if you like.

1698

kcal

Calories

Fat

228

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 225 g (7.9oz) margarine or unsalted butter, softened, 225 g (7.9oz) caster sugar, 4 large eggs, beaten, 1 tsp vanilla extract, and more.

Yes, Vanilla birthday cake recipe 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.

Vanilla birthday cake recipe

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