# What You'll Need:
→ Sponge Cake
01 - 1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
04 - 3 large eggs, room temperature
05 - 1/2 cup whole milk
06 - 2 tsp baking powder
07 - 1/2 tsp salt
08 - 1 tbsp pure vanilla extract
→ Buttercream Frosting
09 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
10 - 3 cups powdered sugar, sifted
11 - 2 tbsp whole milk
12 - 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
13 - Pinch of salt
→ Decoration
14 - 1/4 cup colorful sprinkles
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and line an 8-inch round cake pan with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
03 - Beat in eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
04 - In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
05 - Add dry ingredients to wet mixture in three parts, alternating with milk, starting and ending with the flour. Mix until just combined.
06 - Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 28-32 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
07 - Allow cake to cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
08 - Beat butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, milk, vanilla extract, and salt, beating until smooth and fluffy.
09 - Once completely cooled, slice cake horizontally into two layers. Spread frosting between layers and cover top and sides evenly.
10 - Sprinkle colorful decorations atop the frosting. Slice and serve.
