happy cake
Bake a delightful happy cake that brings smiles to every occasion! Follow our easy recipe for a joyful dessert experience. 🎂✨
Equipment
- 1 Large bowl For mixing dry ingredients.
- 1 medium bowl For mixing wet ingredients.
- 1 Cake pan Greased and floured for baking.
- 1 Whisk For mixing ingredients.
- 1 Spatula For folding in sprinkles and transferring batter.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour A key ingredient for structure and texture.
- 1.5 cups sugar Adds sweetness and helps with browning.
- 2 teaspoons baking powder Provides leavening for a light, fluffy cake.
- 0.5 teaspoon salt Enhances flavor and balances sweetness.
Wet Ingredients
- 0.5 cups unsalted butter Adds richness and moisture; softened for easy mixing.
- 3 large eggs Bind ingredients together and add moisture; use room temperature for best results.
- 1 cup milk Keeps the cake moist; can substitute with almond or oat milk.
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract Infuses a lovely flavor; use pure extract for the best taste.
- optional as needed food coloring For a fun and vibrant appearance.
- as needed handful colorful sprinkles To make your cake extra cheerful.
Instructions
Gather Your Ingredients
- Collect all the ingredients: flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, eggs, milk, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and colorful sprinkles.
Preheat the Oven
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) so it's nice and warm when your batter is ready.
Mix Dry Ingredients
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
Combine Wet Ingredients
- In another bowl, beat the eggs, then add milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
Combine Mixtures
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined; don’t overmix!
Add Sprinkles
- Fold in a handful of colorful sprinkles to make your cake extra cheerful.
Prepare the Baking Pan
- Grease and flour your cake pan to prevent sticking. You can also line it with parchment paper.
Pour Batter into Pan
- Carefully pour the batter into the prepared pan, spreading it evenly.
Bake the Cake
- Place the pan in the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Cool the Cake
- Once baked, let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Frost and Decorate
- Once cool, frost with your favorite icing and add more sprinkles on top for that happy touch!
Serve and Enjoy
- Slice your happy cake, serve it to friends and family, and watch the smiles appear!