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Jellycat Birthday Cake

A whimsical and delightful cake embodying childhood joy with its fluffy texture and sweet vanilla flavor, perfect for any family gathering.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Cake, Dessert
Cuisine: American, Baking
Calories: 280
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the cake
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1.5 cups sugar
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
For the decoration
  • to taste Frosting
  • Decorations (such as Jellycat plush toys)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease and flour your cake pans.
  3. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
Mixing
  1. In a separate large bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter with the sugar until light and fluffy.
  2. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, along with vanilla extract.
  3. Alternate adding the dry ingredients and buttermilk to the creamed mixture, starting and ending with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined.
Baking
  1. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cooling and Decorating
  1. Let the cakes cool in the pans for about 10 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
  2. Once cool, frost with your favorite frosting and add playful decorations.

Notes

For a dairy-free option, use almond milk or a plant-based butter alternative. Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature and avoid overmixing to maintain a light and fluffy texture.