To make a birthday cake, you will need the following ingredients and steps:
Ingredients:
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk
- 3/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
Steps:
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
3. Add in the milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, making sure each egg is fully incorporated before adding the next.
5. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
6. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
8. Once the cakes are completely cooled, you can frost and decorate them as desired for the birthday celebration.
Enjoy your homemade birthday cake!
