Description
A simple, tender cake perfect for everyday enjoyment or casual celebrations, topped with pink frosting and sprinkles.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup milk
- 3 ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp salt
- 3 large eggs
- Pink frosting
- Decorative sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- Cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk, and mix until just combined.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans and tap gently to level.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then remove from the pans and cool completely on a wire rack.
- Frost with pink frosting and decorate with sprinkles once cooled.
Notes
For variations, consider adding lemon zest or berries to the batter for extra flavor. This cake can also be baked as cupcakes for a portable option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 60mg