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Birthday cake with bows

Birthday Cake with Bows


  • Author: Recipe Inspire
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 8–10 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Celebrate in style with this elegant Birthday Cake with Bows! πŸŽ‚πŸŽ€ Perfect for parties, decorated with bows made from fondant or frosting.


Ingredients

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  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • Frosting of choice: buttercream, whipped cream, or cream cheese frosting
  • Fondant or extra frosting for bows and decoration

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350Β°F (175Β°C). Grease and flour two 8-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
  4. Gradually add dry ingredients alternately with milk, mixing until smooth.
  5. Divide batter evenly between prepared pans. Bake 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool completely.
  6. Frost the cake layers with your chosen frosting. Stack the layers and frost the top and sides evenly.
  7. Create bows with fondant or extra frosting and decorate the cake as desired.
  8. Serve and enjoy this beautiful, festive cake!

Notes

πŸ’‘ Tip: Use different colors of fondant or frosting for bows to match your party theme. Chill the cake slightly before applying delicate decorations for easier handling.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dessert, Birthday, Cake
  • Method: Baked
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 360
  • Sugar: 30g
  • Sodium: 180mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 42g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg

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