Comments on: The Best Birthday Cake Recipe

By: Sam

Sam — Thu, 08 Feb 2024 16:29:09 +0000

In reply to Liz Ann.

I think I probably would add the food coloring before the egg whites, and yes I’d separate the batter to make the different colors. 🙂

By: Sam

Sam — Thu, 08 Feb 2024 16:18:20 +0000

In reply to Amanda.

Hi Amanda! I haven’t baked in a 4 inch pan so I can’t say for sure how long to bake it. I would be sure to keep an eye on it. As for cupcakes, they will take about 17 minutes. 🙂

By: Amanda

Amanda — Thu, 08 Feb 2024 05:43:47 +0000

how long would you recommend baking this in 4 inch cake pans? also how long to bake as cupcakes (for the extra batter)?

love all of your recipes and can’t wait to try this one!!

By: Liz Ann

Liz Ann — Wed, 07 Feb 2024 22:41:35 +0000

In reply to Sam.

Perfect! And as far as adding the food gel coloring, probably do separate batches for each color, and add in prior to the egg whites so they remain fluffy?

By: Sam

Sam — Wed, 07 Feb 2024 18:00:23 +0000

In reply to Liz Ann.

I’m so glad you’ve enjoyed it so much! The white cake would probably take the colors better than this cake would due to it’s yellow color. I would probably use the white cake. 🙂

By: Liz Ann

Liz Ann — Wed, 07 Feb 2024 14:13:53 +0000

Hi! I’ve made this cake for years and always get raving reviews! This year I’m doing a tie dye style cake for my daughter’s birthday. I’ve done quite a few tie dye cakes before, but never with your batter base. Would you recommend using this as the base (I know it’s more yellow in color) or your base white cake (haven’t baked that one before).

Thanks!

By: Ariana

Ariana — Sat, 30 Dec 2023 19:56:23 +0000

Has anyone cut the recipe down for just two layers? I’m no good at math haha

By: Sam

Sam — Fri, 28 Jul 2023 16:56:09 +0000

In reply to Lisa.

I’m so glad to hear everyone enjoyed it so much, Lisa! 🙂

By: Lisa

Lisa — Fri, 28 Jul 2023 05:38:17 +0000

My first time making this. This is a amazing recipe I made for my husband’s birthday it is so much better than we expected, will definitely make again, so very tasty just amazing thank you lisa

By: Sam

Sam — Thu, 02 Mar 2023 02:07:20 +0000

In reply to Cayce.

Hi Cayce! This makes a good bit of batter so will probably fit comfortably into an 11 x 15 pan that’s several inches deep. I’m not sure on a bake time though. It will probably make a bit too much batter for a 9 x 13, although you could just bake the excess as cupcakes. I can’t say for sure what the bake time would be on a 9 x13.

By: Cayce

Cayce — Wed, 01 Mar 2023 15:41:23 +0000

This looks delicious!! I would like to make it for my husband’s team at work. Any tips for how I could make this using a sheet pan?

By: Sam

Sam — Fri, 10 Feb 2023 14:13:40 +0000

In reply to Sydney.

Hi Sydney! I would wrap the cakes tightly in cling wrap and store at room temperature. If you frost it, you’ll want to store in the refrigerator since it is a cream cheese frosting. 🙂

By: Sydney

Sydney — Fri, 10 Feb 2023 13:46:30 +0000

If making this the day before, would you recommend wrapping it and storing in the fridge over night, or wrapping it and letting it set at room temp over night?
Thanks!!

By: Paula

Paula — Sat, 06 Aug 2022 23:26:55 +0000

Just made this for the first time and it was amazing! Great texture and flavor.

By: Sam

Sam — Fri, 27 May 2022 17:04:03 +0000

In reply to Trixie.

Hi Trixie! You can add it at the same time if you’d like. 🙂

By: Trixie

Trixie — Thu, 26 May 2022 15:57:15 +0000

For the frosting, can the cocoa powder be added in (sifted) with the sugar, or does it need to be added as a separate step and stirred in? Thanks!

By: Breanna

Breanna — Sun, 08 May 2022 07:31:04 +0000

Absolutely loved this birthday cake recipe! I make it yesterday for my daughter’s 1st birthday party and everyone enjoyed it! Thank you!!!

By: Sam

Sam — Tue, 22 Feb 2022 18:01:43 +0000

In reply to Lynne.

Hi Lynne! I’m glad you have enjoyed the cake. Unfortunately I’m not familiar enough with replacing the baking powder to be able to advise on exactly how to do it. I’m sorry. I wish I could be more helpful here. 🙁

By: Sam

Sam — Mon, 21 Feb 2022 14:14:51 +0000

In reply to Emma.

Hi Emma! It needs to be softened, but you don’t want it too soft. You will have issues if you use melted butter.

By: Emma

Emma — Sat, 19 Feb 2022 15:33:59 +0000

Can the butter be melted or does it have to be softened

By: Lynne

Lynne — Fri, 18 Feb 2022 23:57:40 +0000

Hi Sam,
First of all, you are my food guru!
Secondly, I have made this cake and it’s awesome. However, I would like to make it for my son who has an aller to corn so I need to substitute baking powder. Could I use tapioca flour?
Thanks,
Lynne

By: Emily @ Sugar Spun Run

Emily @ Sugar Spun Run — Mon, 14 Feb 2022 19:07:24 +0000

In reply to Emma.

Hi Emma! You can make this recipe in three 8″ or 9″ pans. Enjoy 😊

By: Emma

Emma — Sat, 12 Feb 2022 18:13:38 +0000

This cake how many layers are there because i want to know how many pans i need to buy

By: Sam

Sam — Wed, 24 Nov 2021 02:21:53 +0000

In reply to Faith Joey.

I’m so glad you enjoyed it! You probably could cut the sugar in the cake a little bit, but if you cut the sugar in the frosting your frosting will be a a lot more thin.

By: Faith Joey

Faith Joey — Tue, 23 Nov 2021 19:19:12 +0000

Thank you Sam for this beautiful recipe! Once again, I get all thumbs up. I’m exceptionally thrilled because this is my first layered cake. I made two layers and using the leftover cake mixture to bake teatime cupcakes. I do find it a little sweet though. Is it alright to lessen the sugar amount for the cake and the frosting?