Summer Birthday Cake Step by Step: Bake the Perfect Treat!
A delightful and vibrant cake perfect for summer birthday celebrations, featuring layers of fluffy cake and fresh fruit.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup milk
- 3 large eggs
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 cups mixed fresh fruits (strawberries, blueberries, peaches)
- 1 cup whipped cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk.
- Pour the batter into greased cake pans and smooth the top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool completely before frosting.
- Layer the cakes with whipped cream and fresh fruits in between.
- Frost the top and sides of the cake with whipped cream and decorate with additional fruits.
Notes
- For a more intense flavor, consider adding lemon zest to the batter.
- Ensure the cake is completely cooled before frosting to prevent melting.
- This cake can be made a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg