Description

This charming farmhouse smash cake is designed specifically for a baby’s first birthday celebration. With its tender crumb and classic vanilla flavor, it offers a simple, beautiful, and delicious way to mark a major milestone.

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups cake flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1/2 cup whole milk
1 container vanilla frosting
1/2 cup multi-colored sprinkles

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease one 6 1/2-inch cake pan and one 4 1/2-inch cake pan, then line the bottoms with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the cake flour, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
Add half of the flour mixture to the butter mixture and mix until just combined. Pour in half of the milk and mix again. Repeat with the remaining flour and milk until the batter is smooth.
Pour the batter into the prepared pans. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes for the smaller cake, and 35 to 40 minutes for the larger one, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Let the cakes cool completely on a wire rack for at least one hour. Spread frosting on the sides of the cakes and roll them in sprinkles before stacking the smaller cake on top of the larger one and finishing with a final layer of frosting.

Notes

To prevent the cake from sticking, always line the bottom of your pans with parchment paper after greasing. If the small cake finishes baking much earlier than the large one, remove it promptly to prevent drying while the larger layer finishes.

Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 40 mins
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American