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A beautifully styled 23rd birthday cake with delicate white and pink icing on a clean surface, occupying the top 60% of the image, with a solid, blank neutral rectangular block below.

Beautiful 23rd Birthday Cake For Her

Celebrate a special occasion with this beautiful two-layer birthday cake, featuring a moist vanilla sponge and fluffy buttercream frosting, adorned with festive sprinkles and fresh berries.
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Prep Time 35 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 3 hours
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Cake, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 480
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake:
  • 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1.5 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
For Buttercream Frosting:
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar sifted
  • 0.25 cup heavy cream or milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • salt pinch
For Decoration:
  • pink and gold sprinkles
  • fresh raspberries or strawberries
  • edible glitter spray optional

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 8-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, cream softened butter until fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then vanilla extract.
  4. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet, alternating with milk. Mix until just combined, do not overmix.
  5. Divide batter evenly between pans. Bake for 28-32 minutes, or until a skewer comes out clean.
  6. Cool cakes in pans for 10-15 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  7. Prepare frosting: Beat softened butter until creamy. Gradually add sifted powdered sugar, then cream/milk, vanilla, and salt. Beat on high until light and fluffy.
  8. Once cakes are cool, place one layer on a plate, spread with frosting, then add the second layer.
  9. Cover the entire cake with remaining frosting, smoothing sides and top.
  10. Decorate with pink and gold sprinkles, fresh berries, and edible glitter spray if desired. Add '23' candles.

Notes

Ensure all cold ingredients like butter and eggs are at room temperature for a smoother batter and frosting.