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Single Mom Birthday Cake Ex Husband: Ideas to Celebrate Her Day

A decorated table with a birthday cake, flowers, and candles for a single mom’s birthday.

Discover single mom birthday cake ideas, from sweet to savory options, like cheese wheel cakes and DIY recipes to make her day special.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 ¾ cups sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup whole milk

Instructions

  • Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 8-inch round cake pans or line them with parchment paper.

  • Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

  • Cream Butter and Sugar: Beat softened butter and sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy (2-3 minutes).

  • Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract.

  • Combine Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients and milk alternately, starting and ending with the dry mix. Stir until just combined.

  • Bake the Cake: Divide the batter evenly between pans and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.

  • Cool and Decorate: Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Frost and decorate as desired.

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