Birthday Cake Recipe - The Hot Plate

unsalted butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is a healthier fat option.

granulated sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey offers natural sweetness with additional flavor.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: almond flour

💰Cheaper: cake flour

Almond flour is gluten-free and adds nuttiness.

frosting

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt frosting

💰Cheaper: store-bought frosting

Greek yogurt reduces sugar while adding creaminess.

In a bowl, combine 2 and 3/4 cups of all-purpose flour with 2 teaspoons of baking powder and a pinch of salt, then mix and set aside.

In a large mixing bowl, add 1 cup (2 sticks) of butter and 2 cups of granulated sugar, then beat with an electric mixer for 3 minutes until light and fluffy.

Add 4 eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.

Gradually add the flour mixture in thirds, alternating with 1 and 3/4 cups of milk in halves, mixing until fully combined.

Grease two 9-inch cake tins with about 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter and line with saran wrap to prevent sticking.

Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared cake tins.

Bake in a preheated 350°F (175°C) oven for 30 to 33 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

For the frosting, in a medium saucepan, combine 1 and 1/2 sticks of unsalted butter, 3/4 cup of heavy whipping cream, and 1/2 cup of granulated sugar, cooking over medium heat until the butter melts and the mixture simmers for 2 minutes without boiling over.

Add 6 ounces of unsweetened chocolate and 4 ounces of semi-sweet chocolate to the saucepan, stirring over low heat until melted.

Remove from heat, add 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and pour the mixture into a large glass mixing bowl.

Gradually add 2 and 1/2 cups of powdered sugar in two batches, beating well between additions until smooth.

Chill the frosting in the fridge for 1 and a half hours to thicken.

Once the cakes are cooled, smear a little frosting on the cake plate to hold the cake in place, then place one cake layer on the plate.

Spread about 1 cup of frosting on top of the first layer, then add the second layer on top and frost the top and sides of the cake.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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