Description
This delightful 1st birthday cake is a fluffy, vanilla treat that perfectly celebrates your little one’s milestone. With layers of light cake covered in creamy frosting, it’s a sweet centerpiece for any birthday party. Simple to make with minimal ingredients, this cake can be customized to suit your child’s tastes and will create joyful memories filled with laughter and cake smears!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk (or almond milk)
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 4 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
- 8 oz cream cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round baking pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, beat butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time and mix in vanilla.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with the wet mixture, alternating with the milk until just mixed.
- Divide batter evenly between pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cakes cool completely before frosting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (80g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg