⏳ Yield & Time

Yield: 12 servings

Preparation Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 40 minutes

🍽 Ingredients

• 3 cups All-purpose flour
• 2 tsp Baking powder
• 1 tsp Salt
• 1 cup (2 sticks) Butter
• 2 cups Granulated sugar
• 4 large Eggs
• 2 tsp Vanilla extract
• 1 cup Buttermilk
• 1 tsp White vinegar

📖 Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan. This will prevent sticking and make it easier to remove the cake later.
2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) of softened butter and 2 cups of granulated sugar until light and fluffy. If you're using an electric mixer, this step will be a breeze. Otherwise, grab that spatula and get ready for a little arm workout!
3. Beat in 4 large eggs one at a time, then stir in 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract. Mmm, vanilla!
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 3 cups of all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons of baking powder, and 1 teaspoon of salt. This ensures even distribution of the leavening agents.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Be careful not to overmix—we want a tender cake, not a tough one!
6. In another bowl, carefully combine 1 cup of buttermilk and 1 teaspoon of white vinegar. Let sit for a few minutes to allow it to react and create a subtle tangy note; trust me, it makes a difference!
7. Gently fold the buttermilk mixture into the batter, mixing until just combined again. We're aiming for a smooth batter; don’t go crazy with the mixing.
8. Pour the batter into your prepared baking pan and spread evenly. Try not to make it too uneven or your cake might bake irregularly.
9. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. Oh, the anticipation!
10. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely. This prevents the cake from crumbling when you try to remove it.
11. Once the cake is completely cool, frost and decorate as desired. Get creative! Birthday cakes are the perfect canvas for your imagination. You could even add candles and sing 'Happy Birthday'. It's not weird...unless it's not someone's birthday!
12. Enjoy your impressively delicious birthday cake!

📝 Notes

• Make sure your butter is softened to room temperature for best results.
• Don't overmix the batter, or your cake will be tough!
• You can use any type of frosting you like!