Retro Milk Bar Birthday Cake Trifle

Ingredients

• 2 cups flour, sifted
• 1 cups sugar
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 3 units eggs, large
• 1 cup milk
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup rainbow sprinkles

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 4 cups powdered sugar, sifted
• 1 cup milk, room temperature
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

• 1 cup rainbow sprinkles

Method

1. 01
   Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
2. 02
   In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
3. 03
   Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
4. 04
   Gradually add the sifted flour and milk alternately to the mixture, mixing just until combined.
5. 05
   Fold in the rainbow sprinkles gently, then pour the batter into the prepared baking pan.
6. 06
   Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool completely.
7. 07
   For the frosting, beat the softened butter until creamy. Gradually add the sifted powdered sugar, mixing well.
8. 08
   Add the room temperature milk and vanilla extract, beating until smooth and fluffy.
9. 09
   Once the cake is cooled, crumble it into large pieces.
10. 10
    In a trifle dish, layer cake crumbles, a generous amount of frosting, and a sprinkle of rainbow sprinkles. Repeat layers until all ingredients are used.
11. 11
    Top the trifle with additional sprinkles for a festive finish. Chill for at least 1 hour before serving.