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21st birthday cake

21st Birthday Cake

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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Cooling Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 350kcal
Cost: $50 - $100

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer or whisk
  • Spatula for frosting
  • Baking pans
  • Cooling rack

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup milk
  • 3/4 cup cocoa powder for chocolate cake
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • Optional Boozy flavorings (Baileys, rum, etc.)
  • to taste Frosting of choice (cream cheese, buttercream, etc.)
  • as desired Edible decorations (sprinkles, edible flowers, cake toppers)

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • Mix in the vanilla extract.
  • In a separate bowl, combine the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk, and mix until just combined.
  • Pour the batter evenly into prepared cake pans.
  • Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
  • Frost and decorate the cooled cake as desired.

Notes

Tailor the cake flavor to the birthday person's preferences—classic chocolate, vanilla, red velvet, or trendy flavors like salted caramel.
Consider incorporating boozy elements for a fun twist, suitable for a 21st birthday celebration.
Personalize the cake with decorations and a thoughtful message that resonates with the guest of honor—it can be humorous or heartfelt!
Remember to label cakes with alcohol clearly if children are present.
Leftover cake can be wrapped tightly in plastic and frozen for up to three months!

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 45mg | Sodium: 200mg | Potassium: 150mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 400IU | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 2mg
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