Chocolate Birthday Cake For Beginner/Super Easy Birthday Cake At Home Recipe By I Cook You Eat

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: coconut cream

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Coconut cream reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

unsweetened cocoa powder

🥗Healthier: carob powder

💰Cheaper: sweetened cocoa mix

Carob powder is lower in fat and sugar.

butter

🥗Healthier: applesauce

💰Cheaper: margarine

Applesauce reduces calories and adds moisture.

chocolate chips

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate

💰Cheaper: chocolate bar

Dark chocolate has less sugar and is richer.

Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).

In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

Mix in eggs, oil, buttermilk, and vanilla extract until smooth.

Stir in hot water and instant coffee until well combined; the batter will be thin.

Pour the batter evenly into prepared cake pans.

Bake in preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

Allow cakes to cool in pans for a few minutes, then remove from pans and cool completely on wire racks.

In a mixing bowl, beat unsalted butter until creamy for the frosting.

Gradually add powdered sugar and cocoa powder, mixing until combined.

Pour in milk and vanilla extract, beating until fluffy and spreadable.

Place one cake layer on a serving plate and spread frosting on top.

Top with the second cake layer and frost the top and sides of the cake.

Decorate with chocolate chips or sprinkles as desired.

Cooking Techniques

Spice Level:

Allergens