How to Make Sylvia's Birthday Cake - A Step-by-Step Guide

Every special occasion calls for a celebratory cake, and when it comes to birthdays, a homemade cake is always a surefire way to bring joy and delight to the guest of honor. Sylvia's Birthday Cake is a classic recipe that has been passed down through generations and is a staple at many family celebrations.

This moist and fluffy cake is the perfect canvas for all your favorite flavors, fillings, and frostings. Whether you're a fan of traditional buttercream, indulgent chocolate ganache...

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Ingredients

  • 3 cups high protein wheat flour
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 4 eggs
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¾ cup vegetable oil
  • 2 cups water

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Additional Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 1 to 10 - inch round pan

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 10 inch round cake pan.
  • In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, soda and salt. Make a well in the center and add eggs, vanilla, oil and water. Mix until smooth. Pour batter into 10 inch round cake pan.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 25 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into cake comes out clean. Allow to cool before frosting.
  • Nutrition

    309 cal.

    • Total Fat: 16g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 62mg
    • Sodium: 306mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 34g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 9g
    • Protein: 7g
    • Calcium: 54mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 173mg