Aesthetic Birthday Cake

This Aesthetic Birthday Cake is a soft, fluffy, beautifully frosted dessert inspired by modern minimalist designs and trending Pinterest-style cake looks. If you’re searching for aesthetic birthday cake design, 23 cake ideas, 24th birthday cakes for women, or dreamy cake aesthetic design, this recipe is your go-to guide.

Whether you’re creating a 23 birthday cake aesthetic, a soft-pink minimalist style for her, or elegant aesthetic cakes for birthday celebrations, this cake is simple to bake yet stunning to decorate. Its smooth buttercream, clean details, and customizable colors make it perfect for birthday 23 cake, 23rd bday ideas, or chic 24th birthday cake aesthetic looks.

Soft, elegant, delicious and totally photo-ready.

Time Breakdown

• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Cook Time: 30 minutes
• Assembly + Decoration: 20 minutes
• Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
• Servings: 10–12 slices

Ingredients List

Vanilla Cake Layers

• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 2 ½ tsp baking powder
• 1 ½ cups sugar
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 4 eggs
• 1 tbsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup whole milk

Buttercream Frosting

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 3 cups powdered sugar
• 2–3 tbsp heavy cream
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• Gel food coloring (pink, nude, lavender, ivory for aesthetic themes)

Decorations

• Piping bags
• Smooth cake scraper
• Edible pearls
• Gold leaf (optional)

Kitchen Tools You’ll Need

This recipe doesn’t require fancy gadgets just a few reliable kitchen basics:

• Mixing bowls
• Electric mixer
• 2 round cake pans
• Parchment paper
• Offset spatula
• Cake turntable (optional)
• Cake scraper
• Cooling rack

Step-by-Step Beginner-Friendly Instructions

1. Prepare cake pans
   Line pans with parchment and lightly butter the edges.
2. Cream butter & sugar
   Beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy (2–3 minutes).
3. Add eggs & vanilla
   Mix in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla.
4. Add dry ingredients
   Whisk flour + baking powder. Add gradually, alternating with milk.
5. Bake
   Divide batter, bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25–30 minutes.
   Cakes should spring back when touched.
6. Cool completely
   This prevents frosting from melting. ❄️
7. Make the buttercream
   Beat butter → add powdered sugar slowly → add cream + vanilla until smooth.
8. Color your frosting
   For an aesthetic birthday cake design, use soft pastel gel colors.
9. Assemble the cake
   Add frosting between layers > smooth around edges > chill 10 minutes.
10. Decorate
    Use pearls, piping, swoops, minimalist writing — perfect for 23 cake ideas or 24th birthday cakes for women.

Pro Tips Section

1. Double chill the cake for the smoothest frosting finish.
2. Gel coloring gives the best aesthetic pastel tones.
3. Add edible glitter or gold leaf for a luxury 23 birthday cake aesthetic.
4. Use a piping bag to add cute hearts, stars, or border edges.

Nutrition Table

Disclaimer

Nutrition details are estimated and may vary based on ingredients and portion sizes. Always check food labels if you have dietary restrictions.

Aesthetic Birthday Cake

A soft, modern vanilla birthday cake with smooth pastel buttercream — the perfect aesthetic centerpiece for 23rd or 24th birthday parties, styled to impress.

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Course: Dessert

Cuisine: Birthday, Celebration

Calories: 420

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

  

• 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1.5 cups granulated sugar
• 4 large eggs
• 1 tbsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup whole milk
• 2 cups buttercream frosting
• as needed pastel gel food coloring

Equipment

• Cake pans
• electric mixer
• Mixing bowls
• cake scraper or spatula
• Cooling rack

Method

 

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour cake pans. In a bowl, mix flour and baking powder. In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy, then add eggs and vanilla. Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk until batter is smooth.
2. Prepare buttercream frosting by beating softened butter until pale. Add powdered sugar and beat until fluffy. Tint portions with pastel gel food coloring as desired.
3. Layer cooled cakes with frosting in between. Smooth outer layer with a cake scraper. Decorate with swirls, pastels, and aesthetic touches.

Nutrition

Calories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 5gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 160mgPotassium: 80mgFiber: 1gSugar: 36gVitamin A: 750IUCalcium: 70mgIron: 1.8mg

Notes

Use gel food coloring for soft, customizable pastel shades. Chill layers before final frosting for a smoother finish. Top with edible pearls, dried flowers, or name plaques for a trendy look.

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Conclusion

This Aesthetic Birthday Cake is soft, stunning, and totally customizable perfect for 23rd birthdays, 24th birthdays, and all stylish celebrations. With smooth buttercream, pastel finishes, and elegant decorations, it’s a recipe anyone can master and everyone will love.

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