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Happy Cake: The Ultimate Joyful Dessert Recipe for Everyone

happy cake

Bake a delightful happy cake that brings smiles to every occasion! Follow our easy recipe for a joyful dessert experience. 🎂✨
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: International
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Instructions

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.

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.

Method
 

Gather Your Ingredients
  1. Collect all the ingredients: flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, eggs, milk, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and colorful sprinkles.
Preheat the Oven
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) so it's nice and warm when your batter is ready.
Mix Dry Ingredients
  1. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
Combine Wet Ingredients
  1. In another bowl, beat the eggs, then add milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
Combine Mixtures
  1. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined; don’t overmix!
Add Sprinkles
  1. Fold in a handful of colorful sprinkles to make your cake extra cheerful.
Prepare the Baking Pan
  1. Grease and flour your cake pan to prevent sticking. You can also line it with parchment paper.
Pour Batter into Pan
  1. Carefully pour the batter into the prepared pan, spreading it evenly.
Bake the Cake
  1. Place the pan in the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Cool the Cake
  1. 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
  1. Once cool, frost with your favorite icing and add more sprinkles on top for that happy touch!
Serve and Enjoy
  1. Slice your happy cake, serve it to friends and family, and watch the smiles appear!