Chocolate Birthday Cake Recipe

Name: Chocolate Birthday Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 tbsp (1 stick) butter, softened; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 1 cup granulated sugar; 2 None eggs; 1 1/2 cups self-rising flour; 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder; None None White and semi-sweet chocolate, for decoration; None None FOR THE CHOCOLATE ICING; 4 tbsp (1/2 stick) butter, softened; 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar; 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder; 2 tbsp milk

Servings: persons

8 tbsp (1 stick) butter, softened
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup granulated sugar
2 None eggs
1 1/2 cups self-rising flour
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
None None White and semi-sweet chocolate, for decoration
None None FOR THE CHOCOLATE ICING
4 tbsp (1/2 stick) butter, softened
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
2 tbsp milk

1
Preheat the oven to 350u00b0F. Grease a deep 8-inch round cake pan; line bottom with parchment paper.
2
Combine butter, vanilla extract, granulated sugar, eggs, 2/3 cup water and sifted flour and cocoa powder in large bowl. Beat on low speed with electric mixer until ingredients are combined.
3
Increase speed to medium. Beat about 4 mins or until mixture is smooth and paler in color. Pour mixture into prepared pan.
4
Bake about 1 hour until toothpick inserted into center comes out clean. Cool in pan 5 mins. Remove from pan; cool completely on wire rack.
5
For the chocolate icing, beat all ingredients in a medium bowl until light and fluffy. Spread cooled cake with icing.
6
Using vegetable peeler, peel sides of both chocolates to create curls. Sprinkle cake with chocolate curls.

954

kcal

Calories

Fat

141

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 tbsp (1 stick) butter, softened, 1 tsp vanilla extract, 1 cup granulated sugar, 2 None eggs, 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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