Happy Birthday to Lizzie the Corgi! She's the best kitchen buddy ever, and to celebrate 12 years of her being directly under my feet in the kitchen (and not having fatally tripped), I baked her a little six inch birthday cake. It's a "people" cake so Lizzie won't get any.
But she had SO much fun helping make it.
Lizzie's cake is a white cake made with all-purpose flour. There's a very similar six inch white cake here made with cake flour, so I'm hoping this version will come in handy if you need a white cake made with all-purpose. Or at least that's what I'm telling myself after posting an almost identical recipe. I made this one, forgetting I already had a six inch white cake.
Oh well, at least the frosting is different -- and very good!
It is a half batch version of a frosting from Imperial Sugar called 3 Step Buttercream. It's very sweet and very white, though this one is flecked with vanilla beans from vanilla bean paste. Nothing but the best for Lizzie! I should also add that the recipe will give you just enough to generously frost a six inch birthday cake, so if you want enough to pipe borders and whatnot, you'll need to double.
Lizzie Update
It's hard for me to type this. Lizzie crossed the Rainbowl Bridge 9/2022 at 14 ½ years old. I miss her so much.
Recipe
Six Inch Birthday Cake
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour 126 grams, bleached
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup unsalted butter softened
- ¾ cup plus 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 175 grams
- 2 large egg whites 60 grams, brought to room temperature
- ½ teaspoon vanilla
- ½ teaspoon almond extract
- ⅔ cup buttermilk
- 2 T. sprinkles optional, but cute!
Frosting
- 7 tablespoons unsalted butter softened, 100 grams
- 1 ¾ cup powdered sugar 230 grams
- 2 tablespoons milk or half & half plus extra if needed
- ½ teaspoon vanilla
- ½ teaspoon almond extract or vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees .
- Grease two six inch round cake pans and line bottoms with parchment or wax paper. Grease again.
- In a small bowl, whisk or just thoroughly together flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; set aside.
- In a medium bowl, beat the ¼ cup room-temperature butter with an electric mixer on medium to high speed for 30 seconds. Beat in granulated sugar, ½ teaspoon vanilla and ½ teaspoon almond extract. Add egg whites, one at a time, beating well. Alternately add flour mixture and buttermilk, beating on low speed after each addition just until combined. Stir in sprinkles if using.
- Divide batter between the two pans and bake for 22-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near center comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool in pans on wire rack for 10 minutes. Run knife around cake to loosen. Remove cake from pan; gently peel off paper. Cool completely on wire rack. If using one pan, wipe it clean and bake second layer with remaining batter.
- For frosting: In a medium bowl, beat butter with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, ½ cup at a time, stirring until blended. Add a little of the milk and stir some more, then beat until smooth and creamy. Beat in a pinch of salt and the flavorings.
- To assemble, place one cake layer, bottom side up, on a platter. Spread with ¼ cup of frosting. Top with second layer, rounded side up. Spread top and sides with remaining frosting.
Anna says
Thank you, Cindy.
Cindy D says
Hugs, Anna. Sorry for your loss.
Rhonda says
Happy birthday Lizzie
I have to confess, that if Lizzie lived at my house, she would probably get a piece of a cake.
Linda Sweeting says
Happy belated birthday, Lizzie!
Anna says
Thanks Sonya! I think this cake is as good if not a little better than the other one. They are both about the same, but this one was a little more convenient.
Sonya says
Awwwwwww, hi Lizzie! Happy birthday! The cake looks yummy and the frosting sounds delicious!
Anna says
Lizzie says thanks again for all the extra hugs and scratches :).
Lisa says
Love Lizzie! What a cutie! And I love 6-inch cakes!
Jaryn says
Happy Birthday Lizzie!!!!!
You look like a “love muffin” to me.
Thank you for your faithful companionship to your Mom in the kitchen.
Wish I could give you a birthday hug, sweet girl.
Blessings...... may God bless you with good health, protect you and keep you in His guarded care.
Jaryn
Lover of God’s creation.
LaFern says
Happy Birthday to Lizzie! She reminds me of a Corgi a neighbor had named Duchess who was the sweetest dog ever. She would come spend the day at our house and go home when her owner returned from work. I miss her! Give LIzzie an extra hug and a scratch behind the ears for me!
Anna says
Lizzie says thanks!
Sue says
Happy Birthday Lizzie!
She is a beautiful dog!
The cake looks wonderful!