How to Bake and Decorate a Birthday Cake from Scratch |Vanilla Cake recipe

unsalted butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is a healthier fat alternative.

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

powdered sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: granulated sugar

Coconut sugar is less processed.

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Ricotta is a lighter alternative.

In a mixing bowl, add 1 cup of margarine and 2 cups of granulated sugar.

Mix together using a hand mixer or stand mixer for 12 to 15 minutes until fluffy.

Add 4 eggs, mixing well after each addition, and scrape down the sides of the bowl to ensure everything is combined.

Stir in 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract.

In a separate bowl, sift 3 cups of all-purpose flour and 1 tablespoon of baking powder together.

Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, alternating with 1 cup of buttermilk, mixing until combined.

Pour the batter into prepared baking pans and bake until done.

Prepare the buttercream by mixing 1 cup of margarine with 3 cups of sifted icing sugar until fluffy.

Add milk to the buttercream to achieve the desired consistency and mix well.

Color the buttercream with food coloring as desired for decoration.

Once the cake has cooled, frost the top of one layer, place the second layer on top, and frost the top and sides.

Decorate the cake with additional sprinkles and food coloring.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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