5 Minute Microwave Birthday Cake

5m
Serves 8
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Directions

  1. 1In a bowl, cream together softened butter, sugar, and vanilla.
  2. 2Add yogurt and mix well.
  3. 3Add flour, baking powder, and salt, sifted together, and mix well.
  4. 4Add milk and mix until there are no more lumps.
  5. 5Pour the batter into a microwave-safe mold lined with parchment paper and lightly greased.
  6. 6Microwave for 5-8 minutes, checking after 5 minutes with a toothpick. Cooking time varies depending on your microwave and mold size/material.
  7. 7Let the cake cool in the mold for 10 minutes.
  8. 8Flip the cake and let it cool completely.
  9. 9Meanwhile, prepare the buttercream frosting by creaming together softened butter, vanilla, and gradually adding powdered sugar.
  10. 10Add a splash of milk (or heavy cream for a looser frosting) if needed.
  11. 11Once the cake is completely cool, frost it with buttercream. Smooth out the top and clean the edges.
  12. 12Add sprinkles around the edges of the cake.
  13. 13Cut and serve.

Ingredients

  • 85 g softened butter
  • 90 g sugar
  • 65 g room temp yogurt
  • 180 g room temp milk
  • 160 g all purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 170 g softened butter
  • 175 g powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1 splash milk
  • 1 splash heavy cream
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 0 sprinkles

Equipment

whiskmicrowavespatulahand mixer