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Birthday Cake!

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This yellow cake + chocolate frosting recipe is the perfect place to start if you’re interested in cake-baking and making!  The process and ingredients are simple, and the technique can easily be replicated for use in any cake you make in the future!

Instructions

  1. Begin by preheating your oven to 350 F.
  2. In the bowl of a large mixer (or in a large bowl), cream together butter and sugar until pale yellow.  If using an electric mixer, attach the paddle.  If doing this by hand, use a sturdy wooden spoon.
  3. After a few minutes, add your eggs one at a time, making sure to incorporate each egg into the creamed butter and sugar before adding the next one.
  4. Add salt and vanilla, and mix to incorporate.
  5. In a separate large bowl, combine flour and baking powder and whisk with a spoon to break up lumps (this works in place of sifting!).
  6. Next, combine your sour cream and milk in a measuring cup.
  7. Alternate adding 1 cup of the flour mixture and 1/4 cup of the milk mixture, making sure to evenly incorporate before adding additional quantities.
  8. Once all ingredients have been added, oil your baking dish(es) with buttered paper, then pour cake batter evenly.
  9. Place in the oven to bake for 25-30 minutes (baking time depends on your oven!).
  10. While cake is baking, make frosting:
  11. Thoroughly rinse out your cake batter bowl, and add butter.  Begin creaming with 1 cup powdered sugar.
  12. Make a double boiler by placing a glass or metal bowl over a medium saucepan filled with 2 inches water (make sure the bowl can rest on top without touching the water).
  13. Place on the stove over medium heat and add chocolate chips to the bowl resting on top.
  14. Slowly melt the chocolate chips, using a spatula to redistribute and scrape down the sides of the bowl.  *Note, adding a Tbsp or so of butter to the bottom of the bowl before adding the chocolate chips can help make a smoother, silkier sauce.
  15. Once chocolate is melted, allow to cool until just warm to the touch (room temp is best, but it can’t get too cold or else it will solidify).
  16. Add the chocolate sauce + salt to the creamed butter and mix rapidly.  Continue adding powdered sugar, one cup at a time, until everything is incorporated and the frosting reaches your desired consistency.
  17. Ice the cake once the baked cake is completely cooled!

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