Fluffy One-Bowl Classic Birthday Cake
A simple, reliable vanilla cake made in a single bowl with pantry staples. It features a tender, airy crumb and moist texture, perfect for any occasion without the need for a mixer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 2 layers (approx. 12 servings) 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 1.5 cups Granulated Sugar
- 2 teaspoons Baking Powder
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 cup Unsalted Butter, melted and cooled
- 2 Large Eggs, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
- 1 cup Buttermilk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 8-inch round cake pans and line bottoms with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate medium bowl, whisk eggs, melted butter, vanilla extract, and buttermilk until smooth.
- Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients. Mix gently with a whisk or spatula just until no dry flour remains.
- Divide batter evenly between prepared pans.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let cakes cool in pans for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Ensure eggs and dairy are at room temperature for better emulsification. Do not overmix the batter to avoid a dense texture. If you don’t have buttermilk, substitute with milk plus 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar. For gluten-free, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend. For dairy-free, use almond milk and coconut oil.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 35
- Sodium: 400
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Carbohydrates: 55
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 5
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