The quick birthday cake is a simple recipe, a homemade dessert ideal for birthdays, anniversaries, or family gatherings. The doses I recommend are for a small cake pan with a diameter of 7-8 inches (with 2 internal fillings, ideal for 8 people), below you will find the instructions to increase the proportions according to the size of the cake you want to make.
An easy, homemade cake, an alternative to the usual birthday cake.
Simple and quick birthday cake recipes
(recommended by Grandma Benedetta)
- Difficulty: Medium
- Cost: Cheap
- Preparation time: 1 Hour 15 Minutes
- Portions: 8People
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: International
- Seasonality: All seasons
- Energy 332.77 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 46.05 (g) of which sugars 26.25 (g)
- Proteins 7.27 (g)
- Fat 15.14 (g) of which saturated 2.39 (g)of which unsaturated 2.69 (g)
- Fibers 2.02 (g)
- Sodium 98.93 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 120 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Quick birthday cake
Below are the doses for 4 eggs (7-8 inch cake pan), to adjust the doses with:
– 5 eggs (9.5 inch cake pan) –> increase portions above to 10 people
– 6 eggs (10 inch cake pan) –> increase portions above to 12 people
– 8 eggs (11 inch cake pan) –> increase portions above to 16 people
- 4 eggs (medium)
- 2/3 cup sugar (or more according to taste)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 5 tbsp potato starch (or corn starch, rice starch, rice flour, or maizena)
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (for a white base, replace cocoa with more all-purpose flour)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2/3 cup partially skimmed milk (or plant-based milk, alternatively use diluted liqueur or syrup)
- 3/4 cup fresh whipping cream (or more for a richer filling)
- 1 tbsp condensed milk (or powdered sugar)
- 1 oz chocolate (shavings, alternatively chopped nuts)
- 3 oz cocoa wafers (or Togo sticks)
Tools
- Electric hand mixer
- Spatulas
- Springform pan 7 inch
BAKING: in a static oven at 340°F for 45 minutes.
Quick birthday cake
Use room temperature eggs.
Place parchment paper on the bottom of the cake pan, while brushing oil (or butter) on the sides of the baking pan and sprinkle with flour.
Weigh and sift all the flours and baking powder.
Separate the egg whites from the yolks.
With the electric mixer (or stand mixer), whip the egg whites with the sugar until stiff peaks form. With a spatula, gently fold in the yolks.
Then the sifted flours, half at a time.
Gently mix the batter until uniform.
Pour the cake batter into the buttered and floured pan. Level the surface with the back of a spoon.
BAKING
Bake in a preheated static oven at 340°F for about 45 minutes, always testing with a toothpick. Once baked, turn off the oven and leave the cake inside for another 10 minutes to stabilize the baking.
FILL the quick birthday cake
Turn out the warm cake and use it upside down (keep the bottom part on top and the top part at the bottom).
With a long, sharp bread knife, make two horizontal cuts in the cake (or if preferred, make a single horizontal cut).
PREPARE THE FILLING
Use cold liquid whipping cream from the refrigerator. Pour it into the bowl along with the condensed milk (or powdered sugar). Start whipping it at low speed and then increase to high speed. Be careful not to overwhip, or it will become separated and butter-like.
With a teaspoon, moisten all the internal layers of the cake with simple milk (or other soaking liquid).
Fill the various layers of the cake with whipped cream, cover each time with the upper layer.
Also moisten the top layer.
Then, cover the last layer with the remaining whipped cream.
And finally, sprinkle the top with dark chocolate shavings (or white).
Then, decorate the entire circumference of the cake with wafers (or other chocolate-covered cookies), making sure to shorten them as needed.
For the writing or number, use peeled almonds sliced.
STORE the quick birthday cake
Filled cakes can be stored for a maximum of 4 days in the refrigerator.
FAQ (Questions and Answers)
What to put on the quick birthday cake?
Decorating a birthday cake helps turn a simple cake into a memorable and festive dessert. The elements to consider are:
Icing, whether buttercream, chantilly cream or fondant, icing gives the cake an elegant and tasty look.
Message, a personalized greeting message such as the number of years or the occasion, “Best wishes”, “Congratulations”, “Happy Birthday [Name]”, makes the cake unique and personal.
Candles are a must for any birthday cake, with the number of years or a large single candle.
Edible decorations, such as sugar flowers, chocolate beads, fresh fruit, or marzipan figures add color and flavor.
Personalized themes, for children, cartoon characters; for adults, elements that reflect passions or hobbies.How much does 1 kg of birthday cake cost?
The cost of 1 kg of birthday cake can vary greatly based on several factors. Among these, the complexity of the design, the ingredients used, and the reputation of the bakery play an important role. On average, a standard birthday cake with simple decorations and common ingredients can cost between 20 and 40 euros per kilogram.
How much does a cake for 10 people weigh?
A cake for 10 people usually weighs about 1.5-2 kg. This weight ensures that each guest can enjoy a satisfying portion, taking into account possible requests for seconds.
