Description
Chocolate lovers rejoice with this ultimate birthday bash cake, a delightful celebration of rich flavors and festive joy. Each slice promises pure indulgence, inviting you to savor a memorable dessert that sparkles with sweet happiness.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups unsalted butter (for frosting), softened
- 5 cups powdered sugar
Leavening and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract (for cake)
Liquid and Finishing Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- Pinch of salt
- Sprinkles
- Chocolate shavings
- Edible glitter
Instructions
- Prepare the oven at 350F (175C) and thoroughly coat three 8-inch round cake pans with grease and flour to prevent sticking.
- Combine dry ingredients including flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium mixing bowl, whisking until uniformly blended.
- Using an electric mixer, cream butter and sugar until the mixture becomes airy and pale, then incorporate eggs individually, ensuring thorough mixing after each addition. Blend in vanilla extract for enhanced flavor.
- Carefully fold the flour mixture into the butter mixture, alternating with buttermilk. Mix until ingredients are just incorporated, avoiding overmixing.
- Distribute batter evenly across prepared pans, using a spatula to create smooth, level surfaces.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the cake’s center emerges clean. Allow cakes to rest in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks for complete cooling.
- Prepare frosting by whipping softened butter until creamy. Gradually introduce powdered sugar, then incorporate heavy cream, vanilla extract, and salt. Whip on high speed for 3 minutes until achieving a light, fluffy consistency.
- Assemble the cake by placing the first layer on a serving plate, spreading frosting between each layer. Cover the entire cake with remaining frosting, ensuring even coverage on top and sides.
- Personalize the cake by garnishing with sprinkles, chocolate shavings, or edible glitter for a festive finish.
Notes
- Ingredient Temperature Matters: Allow butter, eggs, and buttermilk to reach room temperature before mixing to ensure smoother batter and more even cake texture.
- Avoid Overmixing: Stop beating the batter as soon as ingredients are combined to prevent a tough, dense cake.
- Pan Preparation Trick: Use parchment paper circles at the bottom of cake pans for easier cake removal and perfect layer release.
- Frosting Consistency Magic: If frosting feels too thick, add a teaspoon of cream at a time to achieve silky, spreadable texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 530 kcal
- Sugar: 52 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 31 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 65 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg