Classic Birthday Cake

What you'll need

• 2.5 cupsall-purpose flour
• 1.75 cupssugar
• 2.5 teaspoonsbaking powder
• 3/4 cupbutter, softened
• 4eggs
• 1 cupmilk
• 2 teaspoonsvanilla extract
• 3 cupsbuttercream frosting
• 1/4 cuprainbow sprinkles

Let's cook

1. 1Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C) and grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
2. 2Whisk together the flour and baking powder in a bowl.
3. 3In a separate large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, then beat in the eggs one at a time.
4. 4Alternate adding the flour mixture and milk, mixing until just combined, then stir in vanilla.
5. 5Divide the batter between the pans and bake for 22-25 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
6. 6Cool completely, then frost between layers and all over with buttercream, finishing with sprinkles.