Chocolate And Vanilla Birthday Cake Recipe

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Are you looking for the perfect birthday cake recipe? This Chocolate and Vanilla Birthday Cake is perfect for any special occasion! Made with layers of moist chocolate and vanilla cakes, it’s filled and frosted with a rich and creamy vanilla buttercream. It’s then adorned with a white chocolate drip and colorful sprinkles. This cake is sure to be the highlight of any event!

Ingredients:

For the chocolate cake layers:

3 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup cocoa powder
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup vegetable oil
2 cups granulated sugar
4 large eggs
1 cup buttermilk
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

For the vanilla cake layers:

3 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup vegetable oil
2 cups granulated sugar
4 large eggs
1 cup buttermilk
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

For the vanilla buttercream:

1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
4 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2-4 tablespoons heavy cream, as needed

For the decoration:

1/2 cup white chocolate chips
Colored sprinkles

Instructions:

Step 1: Make the Chocolate Cake Layers

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease and flour two 8-inch round cake pans and set aside. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat together the oil and sugar. Add the eggs, one at a time, and beat until combined. Add the buttermilk and vanilla extract and mix until combined. With the mixer on low speed, slowly add the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean.

Remove the cakes from the oven and let cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Invert the cakes onto a cooling rack and let cool completely.

Step 2: Make the Vanilla Cake Layers

Repeat the same steps as in Step 1, only leave out the cocoa powder.

Step 3: Make the Vanilla Buttercream

In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat the butter until light and fluffy. With the mixer on low speed, slowly add the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, and mix until combined. Add the vanilla extract and mix until combined. Add the heavy cream, one tablespoon at a time, and mix until combined and the desired consistency is reached.

Step 4: Assemble and Frost the Cake

Place one chocolate layer on a cake stand or plate. Top with 1/3 of the buttercream and spread evenly. Place one vanilla layer on top and repeat with 1/3 of the buttercream. Place the remaining chocolate layer on top and spread the remaining buttercream over the top and sides of the cake. Smooth the sides with a bench scraper and the top with an offset spatula.

Step 5: Decorate the Cake

In a small bowl, melt the white chocolate chips in the microwave in 30 second intervals, stirring each time, until melted and smooth. Pour the melted chocolate into a small zip-top bag and snip off a tiny corner. Drizzle the melted chocolate over the top of the cake. Sprinkle with the sprinkles and let the chocolate set.

Step 6: Serve and Enjoy!

Slice and serve the cake. Enjoy!

Nutrition:

Serving size: 1 slice (1/12 of cake)

Calories: 551 calories
Total Fat: 27.5 grams
Saturated Fat: 11.9 grams
Cholesterol: 91.2 milligrams
Sodium: 266.3 milligrams
Carbohydrates: 73.3 grams
Fiber: 1.2 grams
Sugar: 51.4 grams
Protein: 5.8 grams

This Chocolate and Vanilla Birthday Cake is the perfect dessert for any special occasion. With layers of moist chocolate and vanilla cakes, it’s filled and frosted with a rich and creamy vanilla buttercream. Decorated with a white chocolate drip and colorful sprinkles, this cake is sure to be the highlight of any event! Enjoy a slice today!