1st Birthday Cake

1st Birthday Cake

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A 1st birthday cake with three 6-inch zebra layers and naturally pink strawberry buttercream. Petite, festive, and chilled before slicing.

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Cooking tools:

  • Food processor
  • Stand mixer
  • Offset spatula
  • Cake pan
  • Cooling rack
  • Bread knife
  • Measuring cup
  • Measuring spoon
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Spoon
  • Spatula
  • Toothpick
  • Parchment paper
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator

Ingredients

  • 1 3/4 cups cake flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 1/4 cup sour cream, at room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup buttermilk, at room temperature
  • 2 1/2 Tablespoons unsweetened natural cocoa powder
  • 1 Tablespoon milk or buttermilk, at room temperature
  • 1 cup freeze-dried strawberries
  • 6 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • salt, to taste
  • sprinkles for decorating, if desired

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