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Edward Kostyra's Birthday Cake Recipe will delight everyone!

Edward Kostyra’s Birthday Cake Recipe will delight everyone!


  • Author: Louna
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 12 servings
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Edward Kostyra’s Birthday Cake Recipe is a rich, moist cake topped with a luscious chocolate ganache, perfect for celebrating any occasion.


Ingredients

  • All-purpose flour: 2 cups (240 g)
  • Granulated sugar: 1 ½ cups (300 g)
  • Unsalted butter: ½ cup (115 g), softened
  • Eggs: 4 large
  • Whole milk: 1 cup (240 ml)
  • Baking powder: 2 teaspoons (10 g)
  • Vanilla extract: 2 teaspoons (10 ml)
  • Unsweetened cocoa powder: ¾ cup (75 g)
  • Dark chocolate: 8 oz (225 g), chopped (optional)
  • Heavy cream: 1 cup (240 ml) (optional)
  • Caramelized nuts: ½ cup (optional)
  • Whipped cream: (optional)
  • Fresh fruit: (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. Cream together the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time and mix well. Add vanilla extract.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and cocoa powder. Gradually add this to the butter mixture, alternating with the whole milk.
  4. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans and bake for 25-30 minutes. Check for doneness with a toothpick.
  5. Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  6. Prepare the chocolate ganache by heating heavy cream and pouring it over chopped dark chocolate. Stir until smooth.
  7. Assemble the cake by placing one layer on a serving plate, spreading ganache on top, and adding the second layer. Pour remaining ganache over the cake.
  8. Decorate with caramelized nuts if desired and serve.

Notes

  • Measure ingredients accurately for best results.
  • Use room temperature ingredients for better mixing.
  • Don’t overmix the batter to avoid a dense cake.
  • Cool cakes completely before frosting.
  • Experiment with different flavors and decorations.
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 25g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 9g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg

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