Milk Bar Birthday Cake
A delightful and colorful celebration cake featuring fluffy layers, rainbow sprinkles, and creamy frosting, perfect for any festive occasion.
Ingredients
For the Cake
- 2 1/2 cups cake flour
- 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup rainbow sprinkles
For the Frosting
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease three 8-inch round cake pans.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the cake flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 to 5 minutes.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition along with the vanilla extract.
- Alternate adding the dry ingredients and the milk to the butter mixture, starting and ending with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined.
- Gently fold in the rainbow sprinkles.
- Divide the batter evenly among the prepared pans and smooth the tops.
Baking
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for about 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
Frosting and Assembly
- In a large bowl, combine the softened butter, powdered sugar, heavy cream, and vanilla extract to make the frosting. Beat until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Once the cakes are completely cooled, place one layer on a serving plate, spread frosting on top, and repeat with remaining layers.
- Finish with a generous layer of frosting on top and decorate as desired with extra sprinkles.
Notes
Best served fresh. For longer storage, keep in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days or refrigerate for up to a week. Freeze for longer preservation if needed.