Pecan Free Vanilla Birthday Cake

Total time2 hr

Prep time25 min

Cook time35 min

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Ingredients

12 servings

For the cake

2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ cups granulated sugar
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
1 ½ cups whole milk
½ cup neutral oil (such as canola or vegetable oil)
½ cup sour cream
2 tsp pure vanilla extract
1 tbsp white vinegar

For the frosting

1 cup unsalted butter, softened
3 ½ cups powdered sugar, sifted
3–4 tbsp heavy cream
1 ½ tsp pure vanilla extract
¼ tsp salt

For serving

rainbow sprinkles (optional)

Instructions

1
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 9-inch round cake pans with butter or cooking spray, line the bottoms with parchment paper, and grease the parchment.
2
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until evenly combined.

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