<human>:  I want to make a homemade birthday cake. What are some recipes that you suggest?
<bot>: One recipe I suggest is one for a classic vanilla cake. You will need: 3 cups all-purpose flour; 2 cups white sugar; 1 cup butter, softened; 4 eggs; 1 cup whole milk; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt.Another recipe you might want to try is a chocolate cake. This one will require: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 3/4 cup cocoa powder; 1 1/2 cup white sugar; 1 cup butter; 2 large eggs; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 cup whole milk; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.For something extra special, you can make an Italian cream cake. This one will require: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 cup white sugar; 3/4 cup butter, softened; 5 large eggs; 1 cup buttermilk; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 cup chopped pecans; 12 ounces cream cheese; 1 cup white sugar; 2 tablespoons butter, softened; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.