Vanilla Birthday Cake
Directions
- 1Combine softened butter, vanilla, and sugar in a bowl and cream them together until well mixed.
- 2Add plain yogurt to the creamed butter mixture and mix well until combined, ensuring no lumps of yogurt remain.
- 3Sift the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt into the mixture.
- 4Add milk to the mixture and mix everything well until no lumps of flour are visible, but do not overmix.
- 5Grease your microwave-safe mold with butter and flour, then line the bottom with parchment paper.
- 6Pour the cake batter into the prepared mold and use a spatula to spread it as evenly as possible.
- 7Pop the cake into the microwave for 5 to 8 minutes, depending on your microwave's power and the mold's material and size. Check doneness with a toothpick.
- 8Let the cake cool in its pan for 10 minutes, then turn it over onto a clean surface and let it cool completely.
- 9To make the frosting, cream together the softened butter and vanilla using a hand mixer.
- 10Gradually add powdered sugar to the butter and vanilla mixture, mixing until light in color and volume. You can add a splash of milk or heavy cream for a looser frosting.
- 11Frost the cooled cake entirely with the buttercream, smoothing out the top and cleaning the edges with a spatula or knife.
- 12Decorate the cake with sprinkles by sprinkling them around the top edge.
- 13Slice the cake into desired portions.
Ingredients
- softened butter
- vanilla
- sugar
- plain yogurt
- all-purpose flour
- baking powder
- salt
- milk
- softened butter
- vanilla
- powdered sugar
- milk or heavy cream
- sprinkles
Equipment
whiskspatulamicrowave-safe bowlparchment paperknife
Tips
- Do not use melted butter.
- You will not taste the yogurt, it will add moisture and act as a binder, substituting eggs.
- Sift the dry ingredients for a better result.
- The cake might look pale because it doesn't contain eggs.
- Do not overmix the cake batter.
- Cooking time will vary depending on your microwave and the mold used. Check with a toothpick after 5 minutes and cook longer if needed, but do not overcook.
- For the buttercream, you can add a splash of milk or heavy cream for a creamier, looser frosting.
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