What You Need
To make this delicious happy birthday cake, you’ll need some basic ingredients. You’ll need one and a half cups of all-purpose flour, one and a half teaspoons of baking powder, one-half teaspoon of salt, three-quarters cup of butter, one cup of white sugar, two eggs, one teaspoon of vanilla extract, and one cup of milk.
How to Make the Cake
Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan. In a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. Beat in the flour mixture alternately with the milk.
Bake the Cake
Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Decorate the Cake
Once the cake has cooled, you can decorate it to your liking. You can frost it with buttercream frosting and top it with sprinkles, or you can pipe on a simple message in white frosting. You can also top it with fresh fruit or candy. Whatever you choose, your cake is sure to make someone smile!