Description
Indulge in the joy of a Leo birthday cake, where warm vanilla meets rich chocolate in a delightful treat that celebrates life. This visually stunning cake, adorned with vibrant colors and festive decorations, is perfect for birthdays or any special occasion. Each bite promises a moist, flavorful experience that evokes childhood memories and brings a smile to your face.
Ingredients
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- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup whole milk (or buttermilk)
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two round cake pans and dust with flour.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and sugar.
- In another bowl, beat eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually add wet ingredients to dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined.
- Divide the batter between prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cakes cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks. Frost once completely cooled.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg