Birthday Cake Recipe

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Birthday Cake
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Directions:

  1. Before you start.
  2. Be sure an adult is nearby to help.
  3. Preheat an oven to 350°F Grease 2 round cake pans with butter.
  4. Make 2 circles on a piece of parchment paper by tracing the bottom of the cake pan. Cut out the circles and press 1 circle into the bottom of each pan. Grease the paper with more butter.
  5. Sprinkle some flour in each pan, and shake and tilt the pans to coat the bottom and sides evenly. Turn the pans upside down and tap out the extra flour.
  6. Mix the dry ingredients.
  7. To make the cake, put the flour, baking powder and salt into a sifter and sift into a bowl.
  8. Make the batter.
  9. In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat the butter, granulated sugar and vanilla on medium speed until creamy, about 3 minutes. Turn off the mixer and scrape down the bowl with a rubber spatula. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each one is added.
  10. Turn off the mixer, add about one-third of the flour mixture and beat on low speed just until blended. Pour in 2/3 cup of the milk and beat just until blended. Repeat, adding about one-third of the flour, the remaining 2/3 cup milk and then the rest of the flour, beating after each addition just until blended.
  11. Fill the pans
  12. Turn off the mixer and scrape down the bowl with the rubber spatula. Pour half of the batter into one prepared pan and the other half into the second pan. Using the rubber spatula, spread the batter evenly and smooth the top.
  13. Bake and cool the cake.
  14. Put the pans in the oven and bake until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cake comes out clean, 30 to 35 minutes. Using oven mitts, remove the pans from the oven and set them on wire cooling racks to cool for 20 minutes.
  15. Turn each pan upside down onto the rack and lift off the pan. Peel off the parchment and let the cakes cool completely.
  16. Melt the chocolate.
  17. To make the frosting, melt the chocolate chips in a heatproof bowl set over simmering water in a saucepan, stirring often with a wooden spoon until smooth, about 4 minutes. Turn off the heat. Using oven mitts, remove the bowl and set aside to let the chocolate cool slightly.
  18. Combine the frosting ingredients
  19. In a bowl, using the electric mixer, beat the butter and cream cheese on medium-low speed until the mixture is smooth and no lumps remain. Turn off the mixer and scrape down the bowl with the rubber spatula. Add the confectioners' sugar, vanilla and salt, and beat on low speed until smooth and fluffy.
  20. Add the chocolate and cream and beat on low until well blended. Frost and decorate the cake as desired (see tip at right). Serves 12.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1717.07 Kcal (7189 kJ)
Calories from fat 569.89 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 63.32g 97%
Cholesterol 211.66mg 71%
Sodium 328.9mg 14%
Potassium 533.51mg 11%
Total Carbs 284.38g 95%
Sugars 227.42g 910%
Dietary Fiber 6.72g 27%
Protein 14.06g 28%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Vitamin A 0.5mg 15%
Iron 3.5mg 19%
Calcium 254.4mg 25%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 364.42 Kcal (1526 kJ)
Calories from fat 120.95 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13.44g 97%
Cholesterol 44.92mg 71%
Sodium 69.8mg 14%
Potassium 113.23mg 11%
Total Carbs 60.36g 95%
Sugars 48.27g 910%
Dietary Fiber 1.43g 27%
Protein 2.98g 28%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 15%
Iron 0.7mg 19%
Calcium 54mg 25%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 38.8
    Points
  • 48
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

Bad Points

  • High in Sugar

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