Are you planning a birthday party for your son? Consider making a simple, yet delicious cake to celebrate the occasion. This recipe for a traditional Boys Birthday Cake is sure to be a hit with your kiddo and all of his friends!
Ingredients:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs, at room temperature
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup full-fat yogurt
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 8-inch round cake pans and line with parchment paper, then grease the parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in the vanilla.
- Add the flour mixture in three batches, alternating with the yogurt and cream. Beat until just combined after each addition.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 25 minutes.
- Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- Decorate the cooled cakes as desired.
This Boys Birthday Cake is sure to be a hit at your son's birthday party! Serve it with a scoop of ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for an extra special treat. Enjoy!
