- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour - 2 teaspoons baking powder - ½ teaspoon baking soda - ¼ teaspoon salt - ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened - 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar - 2 large eggs - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract - 1 cup whole milk
Frosting Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened - 4 cups confectioners’ sugar - 2 tablespoons heavy cream - 2 teaspoons vanilla extract - Sprinkles, for topping
Instructions for Happy Birthday Donna Cake
Cake Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans. 2. In a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Whisk to combine. 3. In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing until incorporated. Add the vanilla extract. 4. Alternate adding the dry ingredients and the milk to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined. 5. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. 6. Cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Frosting Instructions:
1. In a large bowl, beat the butter until light and fluffy. 2. Add the confectioners’ sugar, one cup at a time, mixing until incorporated. 3. Add the heavy cream and vanilla extract and mix until combined. 4. Spread the frosting evenly on the cooled cakes. 5. Top with sprinkles.
Enjoy your Happy Birthday Donna Cake!
Making a birthday cake for someone special is a great way to show them how much you care. For Donna's special day, this Happy Birthday Donna Cake is sure to be a hit! The moist and fluffy cake layers are topped with a creamy buttercream and finished with a sprinkle of colorful sprinkles. This decadent cake will make any birthday celebration a memorable one. Enjoy!
