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How to Make the Perfect Birthday Cake

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You can never go wrong when a cake is baked with love, from scratch, with the best ingredients. Here are some tips that may help if you're planning to make a birthday cake soon and you're not sure how to get that professional baker look. Though it may seem intimidating, with our tips and photo how-to you're sure to impress with a bakery worthy cake.

Ever since I became a professional pastry chef and opened a bakery, I've become the "go-to" girl for advice on baking for friends and family. I usually get a frantic late night phone call that goes something like this, "It's my boyfriend's birthday tomorrow, and he loves carrot cake. Help!"

In my opinion you can never go wrong when a cake is baked with love, from scratch, with the best ingredients. Here are some tips that may help if you're planning to make a birthday cake soon!

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