Top 10 Birthday Cake Recipes
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1. Vanilla Cake With Vanilla Frosting
This classic birthday cake is simple, yet delicious. You can’t go wrong with this classic combination of moist vanilla cake and creamy vanilla frosting. It’s a dependable recipe that everyone loves, and can be decorated in any way you please. This is a great cake to make for any special occasion!
Ingredients:
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup milk
Frosting:
- 2 cups unsalted butter, softened
- 6 cups confectioners’ sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 6 tablespoons milk
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside.
- 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.
- Add the flour mixture alternately with the milk, stirring just until incorporated. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool for 10 minutes, then remove from the pans and cool completely.
- To make the frosting, cream together the butter and confectioners’ sugar until smooth. Beat in the vanilla and milk until the desired consistency is reached. Spread the frosting over the cooled cake.
Nutrition:
Serving size: 1 slice (1/12 of the cake) Calories: 550 Fat: 26g Saturated fat: 16g Carbohydrates: 71g Sugar: 51g Fiber: 1g Protein: 4g Cholesterol: 110mg Sodium: 250mg Potassium: 50mg Calcium: 80mg Iron: 1.5mg
2. Chocolate Cake With Chocolate Frosting
This chocolatey cake is perfect for any chocolate lover. Rich and moist chocolate cake topped with creamy chocolate frosting is sure to be a hit with everyone. Plus, it’s a breeze to make. This cake is sure to be a crowd-pleaser!
Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup cocoa powder
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup warm water
Frosting:
- 2 cups unsalted butter, softened
- 6 cups confectioners’ sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 6 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 6 tablespoons milk
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter, cocoa powder, eggs and vanilla. Stir in the warm water.
- Add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring just until incorporated. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool for 10 minutes, then remove from the pans and cool completely.
- To make the frosting, cream together the butter and confectioners’ sugar until smooth. Beat in the vanilla, cocoa powder and milk until the desired consistency is reached. Spread the frosting over the cooled cake.
Nutrition:
Serving size: 1 slice (1/12 of the cake) Calories: 675 Fat: 36g Saturated fat: 22g Carbohydrates: 82g Sugar: 65g Fiber: 2g Protein: 5g Cholesterol: 115mg Sodium: 290mg Potassium: 80mg Calcium: 90mg Iron: 2.5mg
3. Carrot Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting
This classic carrot cake is moist and flavorful, with just the right amount of spice. It’s topped with a creamy cream cheese frosting that adds the perfect amount of sweetness. This is a great cake to make for any special occasion!
Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 2 cups grated carrots
- 1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Frosting:
- 2 8-ounce packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups confectioners’ sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, oil, carrots and walnuts (if using). Add the dry ingredients and stir just until incorporated.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool for 10 minutes, then remove from the pans and cool completely.
- To make the frosting, cream together the cream cheese and butter until smooth. Beat in the confectioners’ sugar and vanilla until the desired consistency is reached. Spread the frosting over the cooled cake.
Nutrition:
Serving size: 1 slice (1/12 of the cake) Calories: 600 Fat: 31g Saturated fat: 15g Carbohydrates: 74g Sugar: 56g Fiber: 2g Protein: 6g Cholesterol: 100mg Sodium: 310mg Potassium: 160mg Calcium: 70mg Iron: 2.5mg
4. Lemon Cake With Lemon Buttercream Frosting
This light and refreshing cake is perfect for a summer birthday. Tangy lemon cake topped with sweet lemon buttercream is sure to be a hit. Plus, it’s easy to make and you can decorate it however you’d like!
Ingredients:
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon lemon extract
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
Frosting:
- 2 cups unsalted butter, softened
- 6 cups confectioners’ sugar
- 2 teaspoons lemon extract
- 6 tablespoons milk
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside.
- 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 lemon extract, milk, lemon juice and lemon zest.
- Add the flour mixture alternately with the milk, stirring just until incorporated. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool for 10 minutes, then remove from the pans and cool completely.
- To make the frosting, cream together the butter and confectioners’ sugar until smooth. Beat in the lemon extract and milk until the desired consistency is reached. Spread the frosting over the cooled cake.
Nutrition:
Serving size: 1 slice (1/12 of the cake) Calories: 550 Fat: 26g Saturated fat: 16g Carbohydrates: 71g Sugar: 51g Fiber: 1g Protein: 4g Cholesterol: 110mg Sodium: 250mg Potassium: 50mg Calcium: 80mg Iron: 1.5mg
5. Red Velvet Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting
This decadent cake has a beautiful red hue and a velvety texture. It’s topped with a creamy cream cheese frosting that adds the perfect amount of sweetness. This is a great cake to make for any special occasion!
Ingredients:
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring
- 1 cup buttermilk
Frosting:
- 2 8-ounce packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups confectioners’ sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl,
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