Traditional Birthday Cake Recipe

Name: Traditional Birthday Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 (1 oz.) sq. unsweetened chocolate; 2/3 c. sugar; 1/2 c. milk; 1 beaten egg; 1/2 c. shortening; 1 c. sugar; 1 tsp. vanilla; 2 eggs; 2/3 c. milk; 2 c. flour; 1 tsp. baking soda; 1/4 tsp. salt

Servings: persons

3 (1 oz.) sq. unsweetened chocolate
2/3 c. sugar
1/2 c. milk
1 beaten egg
1/2 c. shortening
1 c. sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
2 eggs
2/3 c. milk
2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt

1
Sift together flour, baking soda and salt.
2
Combine chocolate, sugar, milk and beaten egg in saucepan.
3
Cook and stir over low heat until chocolate melts and mixture thickens; cool.
4
Stir shortening to soften.
5
Gradually add sugar.
6
Mix until light and fluffy.
7
Add vanilla.
8
Add the eggs one at a time.
9
Beat well after each.
10
Alternately add flour mixture and 2/3 cup milk, beginning and ending with flour.
11
Beat after each addition.
12
Blend in chocolate mixture.
13
Bake in 2 paper lined or greased 9-inch layer pans at 350u00b0 for 25 minutes (more or less).
14
Remove from oven when cake separates from side of pan.

1387

kcal

Calories

Fat

241

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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: 3 (1 oz.) sq. unsweetened chocolate, 2/3 c. sugar, 1/2 c. milk, 1 beaten egg, and more.

Yes, Traditional 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.

Traditional Birthday Cake

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