• prep: 25 min
• cook: 0 hr
• total: 25 min

servings:

Alone, this cake is moist, tender, and elegant, the chocolate echoed by the glossy glaze. But let's put our cards on the table: The exuberant confetti of colorful sprinkles is what makes you want to dive right in. They're just so much fun. Indeed, this cake turns any meal into an occasion with a capital "o."

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 stick unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup packed light brown sugar
• 2 large eggs at room temperature 30 minutes
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1 cup whole milk
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 3 1/2 oz bittersweet chocolate (not more than 60% cacao if marked), finely chopped
• 2 teaspoons light corn syrup
• Colorful confectionary sprinkles and/or nonpareils
• a 9- by 2-inch round cake pan

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