• prep: 2 hr
• cook: 40 min
• total: 2 hr 40 min

servings:

The ultimate birthday cake recipe! A classic yellow cake with a rich chocolate frosting and colorful sprinkles. The perfect flashback to your childhood.

• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 1/4 tsp baking powder
• 3/4 tsp salt
• 3/4 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
• 1 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 3 large eggs (room temperature)
• 2 tsp clear vanilla extract (*)
• 1 cup whole milk (room temperature)
• 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
• 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar (sifted)
• 1/2 cup Dutch-process cocoa powder (sifted)
• 6 oz good quality semi-sweet chocolate (chopped, melted, cooled)
• 2-4 Tbsp whole milk (room temperature)
• birthday sprinkles

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