Simple Minimalist Birthday Cake
A chic minimalist cake with soft buttercream and simple decorations. Perfect for small birthdays, bento cake ideas, and modern celebrations.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (frosting)
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp heavy cream
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- food coloring (optional pastel shades)
- mini sprinkles or edible pearls
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and prepare a 6-inch cake pan.
- Mix flour, baking powder, and salt in a small bowl.
- Cream butter and sugar until fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla.
- Alternate adding flour mixture and milk until smooth.
- Pour into pan, bake 28–32 minutes, cool completely.
- Make buttercream with butter, sugar, cream, and vanilla.
- Frost cake with smooth or textured strokes.
- Decorate simply with sprinkles, pearls, or a short message.
Notes
This cake is perfect for small birthdays or minimalist celebrations. Use pastel shades for a modern look.