Chocolate Birthday Cake Recipe

Name: Chocolate Birthday Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 cups sugar; 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 eggs; 1 cup coffee; 1 cup buttermilk; 1/2 cup canola oil; chocolate frosting; 16 ounces red store-bought icing; 16 ounces green store-bought icing; 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

Servings: persons

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar
1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1 cup coffee
1 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup canola oil
chocolate frosting
16 ounces red store-bought icing
16 ounces green store-bought icing
1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Prepare three 8-inch round pans with oil and cocoa powder and set aside.
2
In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder and salt.
3
Make a well in the center and pour in the eggs, coffee, buttermilk and oil. Mix until smooth; batter will be thin.
4
Pour evenly into prepared pans. Bake in the preheated oven 25 to 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool completely.
5
In a large bowl, mix together icings and cocoa.
6
Frost cake.

1447

kcal

Calories

Fat

172

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 cups sugar, 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 2 teaspoons baking soda, and more.

Yes, Chocolate Birthday Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Chocolate Birthday Cake

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