Vibrant White Birthday Cake
Introduction
Celebrate in elegance with this vibrant white birthday cake decorated with colorful sprinkles. This tender and moist cake, complemented by its vibrant look, is the ideal centerpiece for any blissful event.
Ingredients
For the cake:
- Cake flour: 2 1/4 cups
- Granulated sugar: 1 1/2 cups
- Whole milk: 1 cup
- Unsalted butter, softened: 3/4 cup
- Egg whites: 4 large
- Baking powder: 2 teaspoons
- Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon
- Salt: 1/4 teaspoon
- Colorful sprinkles
For the white frosting:
- Unsalted butter, softened: 1 cup
- Powdered sugar: 2 cups
- Pure vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon
- Heavy cream: 2–3 tablespoons
Topping:
- Colorful Sprinkles
Instructions
Prepare the cake:
- Grease and dust flour on a round cake pan, and adjust your oven temperature to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the baking powder, salt, and flour.
- Take another bowl and beat the granulated sugar and softened butter until light and frothy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
- Slowly add the dry and wet ingredients, alternating with the milk. Mix until the batter is smooth.
- Gently fold in a handful of colorful sprinkles into the batter.
Bake the cake
- Transfer the mixture into the cake pan that has been prepared and level it out.
- Bake the cake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out spotless.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for a few minutes, and then move it to a wire stand to cool fully.
Prepare the white frosting:
- Take a bowl and beat the softened butter until it becomes frothy.
- Add heavy cream, vanilla extract, and powdered sugar gradually, mixing until well combined. Change the consistency with extra cream if required.
Frost the cake:
- On a serving plate, place one cake layer.
- Equally spread one portion of the white frosting over the cake layer.
- Cover it with the second layer of cake and spread the remaining frosting over it.
- Decorate the cake with colorful sprinkles.
Conclusion
Celebrate life’s extraordinary moments with this white birthday cake filled with colorful sprinkles, a delightful indulgence that not only looks appealing but tastes absolutely marvelous. I adore the magic of celebrations in every slice!