Star birthday cake
Celebrate with a showstopper Star Birthday Cake! This delightful recipe combines creamy butter, sugar, and vanilla with fluffy self-raising flour and a hint of salt. Enhanced with rich eggs and smooth milk, bake a cake that's perfect for any milestone. Easy-to-follow instructions included for a stellar treat!
- 26 Jul 2024
- Cook time 85 min
- Prep time 10 min
- 12 Servings
- 7 Ingredients
Welcome to our spectacular Star Birthday Cake recipe! Perfect for celebrating special occasions, this delightful cake is both delicious and visually stunning. With a moist, fluffy texture and rich flavor, it's sure to be a hit with everyone. Let's dive into how to create this memorable dessert from scratch.
Ingredients:
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and flour a star-shaped cake pan. If you don't have a star-shaped pan, use a regular round or square pan and cut the cake into a star shape after it cools.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy. This should take about 3-5 minutes using an electric mixer at medium speed.
- Beat in the vanilla extract.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition to ensure everything is thoroughly combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the self-raising flour and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture in three parts, alternating with the milk. Start and end with the dry ingredients (dry-wet-dry-wet-dry). This helps to keep the mixture well-incorporated and smooth.
- Mix gently but thoroughly until the batter is smooth and has no lumps.
- Pour the batter into the prepared star-shaped pan. Use a spatula to spread the batter evenly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 25-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Baking time may vary depending on your oven and the exact shape of your pan.
- Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes.
- After 10 minutes, turn the cake out onto a wire cooling rack and let it cool completely.
- Once the cake is completely cool, you can decorate it as desired. Use your favorite frosting, sprinkles, and other decorations to create a festive star birthday cake.
- Slice the cake and serve to celebrate the special occasion!
Tips:
- Make sure the butter is at room temperature before you start, as this will help you achieve a smooth and creamy batter.
- Cream the butter and sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy, which typically takes about 5-7 minutes using an electric mixer.
- Add the eggs one at a time, ensuring each one is fully incorporated before adding the next to prevent the batter from curdling.
- Sift the self-raising flour to get rid of any lumps and ensure a smoother texture.
- Fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients gently to avoid overmixing, which can make the cake dense.
- Use room temperature milk for better incorporation and a more consistent batter.
- Check the doneness of the cake with a toothpick; it should come out clean when inserted into the center.
Congratulations! You've made a star-quality birthday cake that's sure to impress your guests. This cake is not only a feast for the eyes but also a treat for the taste buds. Enjoy your celebration and watch as everyone comes back for seconds!
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Serving Size | 110 grams |
| Energy | |
| Calories 400kcal | 16% |
| Protein | |
| Protein 7g | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | |
| Carbohydrates 55g | 15% |
| Fiber 1.12g | 3% |
| Sugar 27g | 26% |
| Fat | |
| Fat 18g | 21% |
| Saturated 9g | 30% |
| Cholesterol 110mg | - |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A 180ug | 20% |
| Choline 63mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B1 0.13mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 0.10mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 0.61mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 0.02mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B9 22ug | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 0.26ug | 11% |
| Vitamin C 0.00mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E 0.18mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K 1.46ug | 1% |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium, Ca 40mg | 3% |
| Copper, Cu 0.08mg | 0% |
| Iron, Fe 0.74mg | 7% |
| Magnesium, Mg 18mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus, P 100mg | 8% |
| Potassium, K 110mg | 3% |
| Selenium, Se 13ug | 24% |
| Sodium, Na 60mg | 4% |
| Zinc, Zn 0.72mg | 7% |
| Water | |
| Water 33g | - |
| * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2500 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. | |
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