Description
A rich and velvety chocolate birthday cake adorned with a mini cupcake, perfect for celebrations of any kind.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2–3 tablespoons milk (to adjust consistency)
- Chocolate sprinkles for decoration (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans and a cupcake pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix these dry ingredients thoroughly.
- Add the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Using an electric mixer, beat on medium speed for 2 minutes.
- Gradually add the boiling water, mixing until fully incorporated. The batter will be thin, which is okay!
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans and one cupcake liner. Bake the cakes for 30 minutes and the cupcake for 18-20 minutes.
- Check for doneness with a toothpick. Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
- For the cupcake topping, cream the softened butter until light and fluffy. Gradually add powdered sugar and cocoa powder, mixing well. Add vanilla extract and milk, and beat until smooth.
- Once the cakes are cooled, place one layer on a serving plate and spread frosting between the two layers. Frost the top of the entire cake and top with the mini cupcake.
- Decorate with chocolate sprinkles for an extra touch.
Notes
For best results, ensure all ingredients are at room temperature before starting. Enjoy with ice cream or whipped cream for added indulgence.
- Prep Time: 30
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg