Prepare to unleash the most mouthwatering birthday cake that will make everyone's taste buds dance with joy! This isn't just any ordinary cake - it's a spectacular vanilla masterpiece crowned with the most luxurious whipped chocolate buttercream you've ever tasted. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or simply craving a slice of pure bliss, this recipe promises to transform your kitchen into a gourmet bakery and make you the ultimate dessert hero!
Prep Time: 30 mins
Cook Time: 25 mins
Total Time: 55 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 1 cake
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans, lining the bottoms with parchment paper for easy removal.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar together using an electric mixer until light and fluffy, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Add eggs one at a time to the butter mixture, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract thoroughly.
- Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients, alternating with milk. Begin and end with the flour mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined.
- Divide the cake batter evenly between the prepared cake pans, smoothing the tops with a spatula.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Remove cakes from oven and let cool in pans for 10 minutes, then turn out onto wire racks to cool completely.
- For the chocolate buttercream, melt chocolate chips in a double boiler or microwave, stirring until smooth. Let cool slightly.
- Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar until stiff peaks form. Fold in the melted, cooled chocolate until well combined.
- Once cakes are completely cool, place one layer on a cake stand. Spread a layer of chocolate buttercream, then top with the second cake layer.
- Frost the entire cake with the remaining whipped chocolate buttercream, creating smooth or decorative swirls as desired.
- Refrigerate for 30 minutes to set the frosting before serving. Slice and enjoy your vanilla birthday cake!
Tips
- • Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature before starting to guarantee a smooth, even cake batter • Don't overmix the batter - mix just until ingredients are combined to keep the cake light and fluffy • Use parchment paper for foolproof cake removal and perfectly shaped layers • Let the cake cool completely before frosting to prevent the buttercream from melting • For extra moisture, brush the cake layers with a simple syrup before frosting • Chill the cake for 30 minutes after frosting to set the buttercream and create clean, beautiful slices • For a professional finish, use a rotating cake stand and offset spatula when frosting
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 550kcal
Carbohydrates: 65g
Protein: 7g
Fat: 32g
Saturated Fat: 19g
Cholesterol: 135mg