Amazing Vanilla Celebration Cake: 2-Layer Bakery-Style Birthday Perfection

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2. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C)

3. Grease and line two 8-inch cake pans with parchment paper

4. In a bowl whisk flour, baking powder, and salt

5. In a large bowl cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy

6. Add eggs one at a time mixing well after each addition

7. Mix in vanilla extract

8. In another bowl combine milk and sour cream

9. Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk mixture into batter

10. Mix until smooth but do not overmix

11. Divide batter evenly between cake pans

12. Bake for 28–32 minutes until golden and toothpick comes out clean

13. Allow cakes to cool completely

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15. For frosting:

16. Beat butter until creamy

17. Gradually add powdered sugar

18. Mix in vanilla extract and heavy cream until fluffy

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20. Assemble cake layers with frosting between each layer

21. Frost outside of cake and decorate with rainbow sprinkles

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