Staffs at the ready, let us commence by whisking together butter, oil, and sugar in a mixing bowl.

Ah, nice idea.

Thank you, young wizard.

Next, crack three eggs and mix them into your bowl.

Oh wait, three eggs?

We only have one!

Nice thinking, adventurers.

To complete this bowl, add a dash of vanilla.

In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.

Combine the dry and wet ingredients.

Then mix in some buttermilk.

Once you have a smooth batter, it's time to fill our awaiting cake vessel.

Almost at journey's end.

Whoa, way to level up, Sir Ian.

Your turn, Barley.

Let's finish this cake with some delicious frosting.

Mmm, looks magical.

And now, the birthday wizard makes a wish.

Happy birthday, Ian.