Unplanned special occasions? If you’re anything like me, then you have occasionally forgotten a birthday. Probably meant to call a friend, but the day got away from you. So, what do you do when your child’s best friend or lovey has a birthday and you forgot to mark it on your calendar? Throw an impromptu birthday party, of course!

Let’s make an EASY Birthday Cake!

As much as my kids and I love baking together, who wants to wait almost an hour to preheat, measure, mix, pour, bake, cool, and frost when the party mood strikes? Not us. Now, you don’t either with our Easy As 3 2 1 Birthday Cake! You just need a few simple ingredients to get started. I can’t believe it’s so simple!

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Easy As: 3 2 1 Birthday Cake Ingredients

Here’s what you’ll need to make this easy birthday cake.

• 1 box angel food cake mix
• 1 box of any other cake mix (yellow, white, chocolate, strawberry, etc)

Directions to make this easy cake recipe

Step 1

For the mix: Combine your angel food cake mix with the cake mix of your choice in a gallon size Ziploc bag. You can also use a food safe storage container. Store in the refrigerator when not in use. This mix will make a lot of cakes!

Step 2

When you’re ready for cake (not just for birthdays!), combine in a microwave safe mug, small mason jar or a paper treat, 3 tablespoons of the combined cake mix with 2 tablespoons of water.

Step 3

Microwave for 1 minute. So easy to remember, right?

Step 4

Allow to cool, then apply frosting, whipped cream or fruit, and voila–cake!

Get out your candles, party hats, or whatever else you have on hand, and party, dance, and enjoy some yummy treats!

The inspiration for Easy As 3-2-1 Birthday Cake came from here: http://cake.betterrecipes.com/3-2-1-cake.html

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Did you make the easy birthday cake? What did you think about it? Let us know in the comments below!