President Roosevelt's Birthday Cake

Celebrate history and sweetness with President Roosevelt's Birthday Cake—a timeless dessert that’s as festive as it is delicious! This classic layer cake features soft, buttery vanilla sponge enhanced with a delicate crumb, thanks to the perfect balance of all-purpose flour, creamy whole milk, and high-quality vanilla extract. A generous layer of raspberry preserves adds a tangy brightness, while the luscious powdered sugar frosting provides a smooth and elegant finish. Garnished with fresh raspberries, this cake is as pleasing to the eye as it is to the palate. Perfect for parties or special occasions, this retro recipe pays homage to a presidential celebration while remaining easy to prepare with simple pantry staples. Bake this delightful cake in under 90 minutes and serve up a slice of history!

Nutriscore Rating: 44/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:65 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2.5 cups All-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 1 cup Unsalted butter (softened)
• 2 cups Granulated sugar
• 4 units Large eggs
• 2 teaspoons Pure vanilla extract
• 1 cup Whole milk
• 1 cup Raspberry preserves
• 3 cups Powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons Heavy cream
• 1 cup Fresh raspberries (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 9-inch round cake pans and line the bottoms with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.

Step 4

Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.

Step 5

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture in three additions, alternating with the milk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients. Mix just until combined.

Step 6

Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared cake pans. Smooth the tops with a spatula.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 8

Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then turn them out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 9

Once the cakes are cool, spread the raspberry preserves evenly over the top of one cake layer.

Step 10

Place the second layer on top. In a large bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, heavy cream, and a splash of vanilla extract to make the frosting. Beat until smooth and spreadable.

Step 11

Frost the top and sides of the cake with the prepared frosting. If desired, garnish with fresh raspberries for an added festive touch.

Step 12

Slice and serve this celebratory cake to honor President Roosevelt in style!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2332.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	7122.0

Total Fat 234.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 138.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g
Cholesterol 1319.9mg	0%
Sodium 2588.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 1213.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 39.7g	0%
Total Sugars 934.9g
Protein 67.8g	0%

Vitamin D 384.0IU	0%
Calcium 564.2mg	0%
Iron 19.8mg	0%
Potassium 1382.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 29.2%

Protein: 3.7%

Carbs: 67.1%