Birthday Glitter Cake
irthday glitter cake made with soft vanilla layers, fluffy buttercream frosting, and edible glitter for a sparkling finish.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup whole milk
- Vanilla Buttercream Frosting:
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 2 –3 tablespoons heavy cream or milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Decoration:
- Edible glitter or shimmer dust food-safe
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and grease two 9-inch round cake pans. Line bottoms with parchment paper.
- Cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Mix in vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients alternately with milk, mixing just until combined.
- Divide batter evenly between pans.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool cakes completely before frosting.
- Beat butter for frosting until smooth.
- Gradually add powdered sugar, then vanilla and cream, beating until fluffy.
- Frost cake layers and smooth sides and top.
- Chill cake for 15–20 minutes.
- Sprinkle edible glitter gently over frosting.
- Slice and serve.
Notes
Only use glitter labeled edible. Add glitter just before serving for the best sparkle.