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A slice of a fluffy new years cake with white frosting and colorful sprinkles.

New Year's Cake

A simple and festive cake to celebrate the New Year.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: international
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1.5 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 0.5 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Frosting
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • sprinkles for decoration

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • 9-inch round cake pan
  • Electric mixer

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Add the buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
  4. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan. Bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  5. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  6. For the frosting, beat the butter until creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract. Beat until smooth.
  7. Frost the cooled cake and decorate with sprinkles.

Nutrition

Calories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 65gProtein: 4gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 220mgPotassium: 80mgFiber: 1gSugar: 48gVitamin A: 350IUCalcium: 60mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store the cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

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