Cake is a universal symbol of celebration, and no celebration is complete without a cake! But what if your birthday cake was not just delicious but also in the shape of a cake itself, complete with frosting and candle decorations? That’s right; you can make a cake that looks like a cake! Here’s a recipe that will help you achieve a cake-shaped birthday cake that is sure to impress your guests.

Ingredients:

For the cake:

– 2 cups all-purpose flour
– 1 cup granulated sugar
– 2 teaspoons baking powder
– 1/2 teaspoon salt
– 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
– 2 large eggs
– 1 cup whole milk
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the frosting:

– 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
– 4 cups powdered sugar
– 1/4 cup whole milk
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease and flour two 8-inch cake pans.

2. In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.

3. Add the softened butter and mix until well combined.

4. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, until fully incorporated.

5. Slowly add the milk and vanilla extract, mixing until the batter is smooth.

6. Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared cake pans.

7. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the comes out clean.

8. Remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in their pans for 10 minutes.

9. Flip the cakes out of the pans and onto a wire rack to cool completely.

10. While the cakes are cooling, make the frosting. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until fluffy.

11. Gradually add the powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, mixing well after each addition.

12. Add the milk and vanilla extract, and continue to mix until the frosting is smooth and creamy.

13. Once the cakes are completely cooled, place one cake on a cake plate or stand.

14. Using a serrated knife, level off the top of the cake to create a flat surface.

15. Use a small amount of frosting to secure the second cake on top of the first.

16. Use the serrated knife again to level off the top of the second cake.

17. Spread a thin layer of frosting over the entire cake to create the crumb coat.

18. Once the crumb coat is in place, refrigerate the cake for at least 30 minutes.

19. After the crumb coat has set, apply a thicker layer of frosting to the cake.

20. Use a spatula to smooth the frosting and create the texture of the cake.

21. Use a frosting bag or a plastic sandwich bag with a small tip to create white frosting lines on the edges of the cake, resembling icing.

22. Using colorful frosting, add the letter “H” in the center of the cake along with two candles, one on each side.

23. Keep the cake refrigerated until ready to serve.

Voila! Your cake-shaped birthday cake is ready to be the centerpiece of your celebration. This cake is not only delicious but also a work of art that will wow your guests. Happy baking and happy birthday!

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