How to Bake a Chocolate Cake for a Birthday

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups white sugar
• 3/4 cup cocoa powder
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup milk
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 cup boiling water

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour two 9 inch round pans.
2. In a large bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Add the eggs, milk, oil and vanilla, mix for 2 minutes on medium speed of mixer. Stir in the boiling water last. Batter will be thin.
3. Pour evenly into the prepared pans.
4. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes in the preheated oven, until the cake tests done with a toothpick. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to cool completely.

Frosting

• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 2/3 cup cocoa powder
• 3 cups confectioners' sugar
• 1/3 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1. In a medium bowl, cream together the butter and cocoa until smooth.
2. Alternately add the confectioners' sugar and milk, beating to a spreading consistency. Beat in the vanilla.
3. Frost the cooled cake.

Decorating

Decorate the cake with candles, sprinkles, and other decorations of your choice. You can also use a cake topper or a cake stand to make the cake look more festive.

Conclusion

Baking a chocolate cake for a birthday is a fun and easy way to make a special occasion even more special. With the right ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a delicious cake that will be the highlight of the party.