Classic Birthday Tiered Cake

1Ingredients

• For 6-inch tier: 1 1/2 cups flour, 1 1/2 tsp baking powder, 1/2 cup butter, 1 cup sugar, 2 eggs, 1/2 cup milk, 1 tsp vanilla
• For 9-inch tier: 3 cups flour, 1 tbsp baking powder, 1 cup butter, 2 cups sugar, 4 eggs, 1 cup milk, 2 tsp vanilla
• For frosting: 3 cups butter, 9 cups powdered sugar, 6 tbsp milk, 3 tsp vanilla
• Rainbow sprinkles for decoration
• Cake dowels for support

2Instructions

1. 1

   Bake 6-inch layers (two) at 350°F for 25-28 minutes.

2. 2

   Bake 9-inch layers (two) at 350°F for 30-35 minutes.

3. 3

   Cool all layers completely, then level tops.

4. 4

   Make frosting: Beat butter until fluffy, add sugar gradually, then milk and vanilla.

5. 5

   Frost and stack 9-inch layers on cake board.

6. 6

   Insert dowels into bottom tier for support.

7. 7

   Frost and stack 6-inch layers on top.

8. 8

   Apply crumb coat, chill 30 minutes.

9. 9

   Apply final smooth coat of frosting.

10. 10

    Decorate with sprinkles around the base of each tier.