{"id":2558,"date":"2024-09-23T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-09-23T15:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/?p=2558"},"modified":"2024-09-23T10:29:33","modified_gmt":"2024-09-23T15:29:33","slug":"birthday-chocolate-cake","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/birthday-chocolate-cake\/","title":{"rendered":"Chocolate Birthday Cake"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">Listen boos, you will never want to celebrate your birthday again without my chocolate birthday cake recipe!&nbsp; The layers are beyond soft and moist with bomb chocolate intensity.  Then we top each of those layers with the most creamy, buttery chocolate frosting.  That first bite will legit make you weak in the knees like SWV.  Get ready to leave all your other chocolate birthday cakes behind and get into this one!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"760\" height=\"1140\" src=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Chocolate-Birthday-Cake-with-Chocolate-Frosting-2.jpg\" alt=\"Frosted chocolate birthday cake with sprinkles on top on a cake stand against white background\" class=\"wp-image-14647\" srcset=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Chocolate-Birthday-Cake-with-Chocolate-Frosting-2.jpg 760w, https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Chocolate-Birthday-Cake-with-Chocolate-Frosting-2-277x416.jpg 277w, https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Chocolate-Birthday-Cake-with-Chocolate-Frosting-2-683x1024.jpg 683w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) 100vw, 760px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-quinary-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-1 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-radius:25px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium)\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"108\" height=\"20\" src=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/five-stars.png\" alt=\"Five star review\" class=\"wp-image-65220\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2d574f72f855ef2cfdac2ad26abe5c2f\" style=\"letter-spacing:3px;text-transform:uppercase\">They&#8217;re Lovin&#8217; It! Here&#8217;s what They&#8217;re Sayin&#8217;:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:24px\">\u201cBEST. Cake. ever. I made it for my brother\u2019s friend\u2019s birthday, they said they loved it.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"letter-spacing:5px;text-transform:uppercase\">\u2014DAVID N.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>This is my husband&#8217;s birthday cake y&#8217;all.  I&#8217;ve been making it for almost 20 years back to the days of our early courting.  It is such a tradition, and it&#8217;s because this cake is such a hit!  It&#8217;s insanely moist, filled with intense chocolate flavor, incredibly fudgy and has the perfect texture.  I can&#8217;t take the credit though.  This cake recipe belongs to my auntie Rose, and it&#8217;s everything a birthday cake should be.  Let&#8217;s get into it!  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background-3-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-6 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-radius:25px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium)\">\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_69_1 ez-toc-wrap-left-text counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #bf368f;color:#bf368f\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #bf368f;color:#bf368f\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/birthday-chocolate-cake\/#The_Lowdown_of_This_Chocolate_Birthday_Cake\" title=\"The Lowdown of This Chocolate Birthday Cake\">The Lowdown of This Chocolate Birthday Cake<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/birthday-chocolate-cake\/#Ingredients_Youll_Need_to_Make_this_Chocolate_Birthday_Cake_recipe\" title=\"Ingredients You&#8217;ll Need to Make this Chocolate Birthday Cake recipe\">Ingredients You&#8217;ll Need to Make this Chocolate Birthday Cake recipe<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/birthday-chocolate-cake\/#How_to_Make_Chocolate_Birthday_Cake\" title=\"How to Make Chocolate Birthday Cake\">How to Make Chocolate Birthday Cake<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/birthday-chocolate-cake\/#What_to_Serve_with_Happy_Birthday_Chocolate_Cake\" title=\"What to Serve with Happy Birthday Chocolate Cake\">What to Serve with Happy Birthday Chocolate Cake<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/birthday-chocolate-cake\/#Recipe_Substitutions\" title=\"Recipe Substitutions\">Recipe Substitutions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/birthday-chocolate-cake\/#Recipe_Variations_and_Additions\" title=\"Recipe Variations and Additions\">Recipe Variations and Additions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/birthday-chocolate-cake\/#Expert_Tips_and_Tricks\" title=\"Expert Tips and Tricks\">Expert Tips and Tricks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/birthday-chocolate-cake\/#How_to_Decorate_Your_Birthday_Cake\" title=\"How to Decorate Your Birthday Cake\">How to Decorate Your Birthday Cake<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/birthday-chocolate-cake\/#How_to_Store\" title=\"How to Store\">How to Store<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/birthday-chocolate-cake\/#How_long_will_chocolate_birthday_cake_last_in_the_fridge\" title=\"How long will chocolate birthday cake last in the fridge?\">How long will chocolate birthday cake last in the fridge?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/birthday-chocolate-cake\/#Can_I_freeze\" title=\"Can I freeze ?\">Can I freeze ?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/birthday-chocolate-cake\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/birthday-chocolate-cake\/#Other_Chocolate_Cake_Recipes\" title=\"Other Chocolate Cake Recipes\">Other Chocolate Cake Recipes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/birthday-chocolate-cake\/#Chocolate_Birthday_Cake\" title=\"Chocolate Birthday Cake\">Chocolate Birthday Cake<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/birthday-chocolate-cake\/#Want_to_Save_This_Recipe_Boo\" title=\"Want to Save This Recipe, Boo?\">Want to Save This Recipe, Boo?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/birthday-chocolate-cake\/#Equipment\" title=\"Equipment\">Equipment<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/birthday-chocolate-cake\/#Ingredients\" title=\"Ingredients\">Ingredients<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/birthday-chocolate-cake\/#Instructions\" title=\"Instructions\">Instructions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/birthday-chocolate-cake\/#Notes\" title=\"Notes\">Notes<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/birthday-chocolate-cake\/#How_to_Store-2\" title=\"How to Store\">How to Store<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/birthday-chocolate-cake\/#How_long_will_chocolate_birthday_cake_last_in_the_fridge-2\" title=\"How long will chocolate birthday cake last in the fridge?\">How long will chocolate birthday cake last in the fridge?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/birthday-chocolate-cake\/#Can_I_freeze-2\" title=\"Can I freeze ?\">Can I freeze ?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/birthday-chocolate-cake\/#Nutrition\" title=\"Nutrition\">Nutrition<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-font-size-7-fluid-font-size\" id=\"h-the-lowdown-of-this-chocolate-birthday-cake\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Lowdown_of_This_Chocolate_Birthday_Cake\"><\/span>The Lowdown of This Chocolate Birthday Cake<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-2 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-radius:25px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium)\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-full has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"196\" height=\"196\" src=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/jocelyn-in-pink.jpg\" alt=\"Closeup of Jocelyn in pink dress smiling\" class=\"wp-image-65251\" style=\"border-radius:500px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/jocelyn-in-pink.jpg 196w, https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/jocelyn-in-pink-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/jocelyn-in-pink-96x96.jpg 96w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 196px) 100vw, 196px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-secondary-bright-color\">Cuisine Inspiration:<\/mark><\/strong> Classic American<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-secondary-bright-color\">Primary Cooking Method:<\/mark><\/strong> Baking<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-secondary-bright-color\">Dietary Info:<\/mark><\/strong> Rich and Indulgent<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-secondary-bright-color\">Key Flavor:<\/mark><\/strong> Chocolate reigns supreme, delivering a rich and satisfying taste in every bite.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-secondary-bright-color\">Skill Level:<\/mark><\/strong> Not too hard.  You just need some cake decorating skillz.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-5 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--tiny)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-3 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">\n<p class=\"has-secondary-bright-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-9cec171f626e0396e3cb0ca6a0312402\"><strong>The Ultimate Duo<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you slap together the rich layers of moist chocolatey goodness with smooth, velvety frosting, you get something truly special. No other birthday cake can compete!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">\n<p class=\"has-secondary-bright-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-ed72acd4d88ca45a3ad21908993df4c0\"><strong>Celebration Ready!!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s perfect for birthdays and special occasions.  Simply put, this cake knows how to party.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-secondary-bright-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-099134c1abdbdedbd3d2ab1dfa7d4548\"><strong>Prep This Baby Ahead!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you gotta get party ready but don&#8217;t have the time, you can prep this cake ahead!  Bake the layers and freeze them until you need them.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ingredients-you-ll-need-to-make-this-chocolate-birthday-cake-recipe\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ingredients_Youll_Need_to_Make_this_Chocolate_Birthday_Cake_recipe\"><\/span>Ingredients You&#8217;ll Need to Make this Chocolate Birthday Cake recipe<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" src=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/1200x1800-Black-Forest-Cake-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Ingredients in white bowls to make a chocolate layer cake for a birthday on white countertop\" class=\"wp-image-70574\" srcset=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/1200x1800-Black-Forest-Cake-scaled.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/1200x1800-Black-Forest-Cake-277x416.jpg 277w, 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pinch balances the sweetness and elevates the flavors.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hot Water<\/strong>: It&#8217;s going to mix with our cocoa to create a smooth texture.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>All-Purpose Flour<\/strong>: The backbone of our cake, it provides structure and softness.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Baking Soda &amp; Baking Powder<\/strong>: These are the lift providers, ensuring our cake rises to the occasion.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Vegetable Oil<\/strong>: The oil keeps each and every bite super moist and tender.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Buttermilk<\/strong>: It&#8217;s here for moisture and a tangy delicate crumb.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pure Vanilla Extract<\/strong>: Just a splash of sweet, aromatic essence rounds out the flavors.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">For the Frosting:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Unsalted Butter<\/strong>: Soft and creamy, it\u2019s the base of our frosting.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Confectioner\u2019s Sugar<\/strong>: This makes our frosting sweet and smooth.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cocoa Powder<\/strong>: Back at it again with more chocolate flavor.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pure Vanilla Extract<\/strong>: Just a hint is needed to add sweet aroma and flavor.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Milk<\/strong>: A dash for consistency, making our frosting spreadable and silky.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Salt:<\/strong> You gotta add a pinch to balance the sweetness.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-make-chocolate-birthday-cake\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Make_Chocolate_Birthday_Cake\"><\/span>How to Make Chocolate Birthday Cake<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"block-00c32b033ca47c53cb16b923adb89d41\" class=\"acf-block block-in-post-toggles\">\n\n\t\t\t<button class=\"block-in-post-toggles__toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle This Group\" aria-expanded=\"true\" 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6.03723Z\" fill=\"white\"\/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\n\t\t<\/button>\n\t\n\t\t\t<div id=\"block-in-post-toggles-wrap-block-00c32b033ca47c53cb16b923adb89d41\" class=\"block-in-post-toggles__wrap\" aria-hidden=\"false\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__inner\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__item type-steps\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__media\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/chocolate-birthday-cake-1.jpg\" alt=\"Eggs and sugar mixing in stand mixer bowl on white countertop\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__bottom\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-in-post-toggles__step\" aria-label=\"Recipe Step 1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t1\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAdd eggs and sugar\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/strong>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tto bowl of your stand mixer and beat on high speed for 2-3 minutes.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__item type-steps\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__media\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/chocolate-birthday-cake-2.jpg\" alt=\"Hot water mixed with cocoa, instant coffee and dash of salt in a glass bowl on white countertop being whisked.\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__bottom\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-in-post-toggles__step\" aria-label=\"Recipe Step 2\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t2\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIn a separate bowl, \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/strong>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tmix together cocoa, instant coffee, and a dash of salt with hot water.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__item type-steps\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__media\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/chocolate-birthday-cake-3.jpg\" alt=\"Birthday cake batter with chocolate on white countertop in a mixing bowl\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__bottom\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-in-post-toggles__step\" aria-label=\"Recipe Step 3\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t3\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPour\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/strong>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tthe hot cocoa mixture into the egg and sugar party happening in your mixer.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__item type-steps\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__media\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/chocolate-birthday-cake-4.jpg\" alt=\"Dry ingredients mixed together in a glass bowl on white countertop\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__bottom\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-in-post-toggles__step\" aria-label=\"Recipe Step 4\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t4\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSift\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/strong>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tflour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in small bowl.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__item type-steps\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__media\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/chocolate-birthday-cake-5.jpg\" alt=\"Chocolate birthday cake batter in a glass mixing bowl on white countertop\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__bottom\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-in-post-toggles__step\" aria-label=\"Recipe Step 5\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t5\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDecrease\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/strong>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tthe speed to low and add to stand mixer.  Add in buttermilk, vegetable oil, and vanilla and beat until just combined. Batter will be thin; this is normal. \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"block-cc6cad466f78232d9d371d74c6dd7a65\" class=\"acf-block block-in-post-toggles\">\n\n\t\t\t<button class=\"block-in-post-toggles__toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle This Group\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"block-in-post-toggles-wrap-block-cc6cad466f78232d9d371d74c6dd7a65\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-in-post-toggles__toggle-orange\">\n\t\t\t\t\tStep 2:\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<span class=\"block-in-post-toggles__toggle-white\">\n\t\t\t\tBake the Layers\t\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"22\" height=\"22\" viewBox=\"0 0 22 22\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n\t\t\t\t<path d=\"M12.2966 6.03723L19.6299 13.3706C19.9638 13.7163 20.1486 14.1794 20.1445 14.6601C20.1403 15.1408 19.9475 15.6007 19.6076 15.9406C19.2676 16.2805 18.8078 16.4733 18.3271 16.4775C17.8464 16.4816 17.3833 16.2969 17.0376 15.9629L11.0004 9.92573L4.96323 15.9629C4.61746 16.2969 4.15435 16.4816 3.67366 16.4775C3.19296 16.4733 2.73314 16.2805 2.39323 15.9406C2.05331 15.6007 1.8605 15.1408 1.85633 14.6601C1.85215 14.1794 2.03694 13.7163 2.37089 13.3706L9.70423 6.03723C10.048 5.69354 10.5143 5.50046 11.0004 5.50046C11.4865 5.50046 11.9528 5.69354 12.2966 6.03723Z\" fill=\"white\"\/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\n\t\t<\/button>\n\t\n\t\t\t<div id=\"block-in-post-toggles-wrap-block-cc6cad466f78232d9d371d74c6dd7a65\" class=\"block-in-post-toggles__wrap\" aria-hidden=\"false\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__inner\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__item type-steps\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__media\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/chocolate-birthday-cake-6.jpg\" alt=\"Chocolate batter in three cake pans before baking.\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__bottom\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-in-post-toggles__step\" aria-label=\"Recipe Step 6\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t6\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDivide\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/strong>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tthat batter evenly between the prepared pans.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__item type-steps\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__media\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/chocolate-birthday-cake-7.jpg\" alt=\"Baked chocolate cake layers in pans out of the oven\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__bottom\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-in-post-toggles__step\" aria-label=\"Recipe Step 7\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t7\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBake\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/strong>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tfor 22-25 minutes at 350 F. You\u2019ll know they are ready when a toothpick comes out clean.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__item type-steps\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__media\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/chocolate-birthday-cake-8.jpg\" alt=\"Resting cake layers on wire racks chilling down\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__bottom\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-in-post-toggles__step\" aria-label=\"Recipe Step 8\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t8\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCool\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/strong>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tthe cakes in pans for 10 minutes. Then gently remove cakes from the pans and place on a wire rack and allow to cool fully.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"block-d2e65204b8e8b944eb09c7792eb3a9c9\" class=\"acf-block block-in-post-toggles\">\n\n\t\t\t<button class=\"block-in-post-toggles__toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle This Group\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"block-in-post-toggles-wrap-block-d2e65204b8e8b944eb09c7792eb3a9c9\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-in-post-toggles__toggle-orange\">\n\t\t\t\t\tStep 3:\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<span class=\"block-in-post-toggles__toggle-white\">\n\t\t\t\tFrost It Up\t\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"22\" height=\"22\" viewBox=\"0 0 22 22\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n\t\t\t\t<path d=\"M12.2966 6.03723L19.6299 13.3706C19.9638 13.7163 20.1486 14.1794 20.1445 14.6601C20.1403 15.1408 19.9475 15.6007 19.6076 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src=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/1200x1800-American-Buttercream-Recipe-3.jpg\" alt=\"Confectioner&#039;s sugar and butter in stand mixer\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__bottom\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-in-post-toggles__step\" aria-label=\"Recipe Step 9\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t9\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAdd\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/strong>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tbutter and confectioner\u2019s sugar to bowl of mixer and mix on high speed until smooth then add in cocoa powder.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__item type-steps\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__media\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/chocolate-birthday-cake-10.jpg\" alt=\"Glossy chocolate buttercream in a mixer bowl.\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__bottom\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-in-post-toggles__step\" aria-label=\"Recipe Step 10\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t10\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLastly \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/strong>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tadd in vanilla extract, milk and salt until frosting is fluffy and smooth.\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__item type-steps\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__media\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Chocolate-Birthday-Cake-with-Chocolate-Frosting-1.jpg\" alt=\"A chocolate birthday cake covered with sprinkles against a white background\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__bottom\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-in-post-toggles__step\" aria-label=\"Recipe Step 11\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t11\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAdd\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/strong>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tfrosting between each layer then frost the outsides, add sprinkles if ya want and serve it up.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-to-serve-with-happy-birthday-chocolate-cake\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_Serve_with_Happy_Birthday_Chocolate_Cake\"><\/span>What to Serve with Happy Birthday Chocolate Cake<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Cake and Ice Cream:<\/strong> All b-day celebrations deserve a slice of chocolate cake with homemade <a href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/vanilla-ice-cream\/\">vanilla ice cream<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Dollop it Up: <\/strong>Serve some dollops of <a href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/how-to-make-whipped-cream\/\">fresh whipped cream<\/a> on the side.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Drizzle it Up: <\/strong>Add a little drizzle of <a href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/caramel-sauce\/\">caramel sauce<\/a> on each slice.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Get Fruity: <\/strong>Top with fresh berries or add a spoonful of fresh <a href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/strawberry-preserves\/\">strawberry preserves<\/a> on the side to brighten up the chocolate flavors.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Elegant Adult Birthday Party: <\/strong>For the grown folks, start with bomb <a href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/crab-cake-recipe\/\">crab cakes<\/a> then add <a href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/how-to-pan-sear-a-steak\/\">pan-seared steaks<\/a> along with <a href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/garlic-mashed-potatoes\/\">garlic mashed potatoes<\/a>, some <a href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/how-to-make-au-jus\/\">au jus<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/creamed-spinach\/\">creamed spinach<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/lobster-mac-and-cheese\/\">lobster mac and cheese<\/a>.  And don&#8217;t forget to save room for a big hunk of this birthday cake.  You deserve it boo!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"block-09a12d5595d048d1eb4430a466c8951a\" class=\"acf-block block-in-post-toggles\">\n\n\t\t\t<button class=\"block-in-post-toggles__toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle This Group\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"block-in-post-toggles-wrap-block-09a12d5595d048d1eb4430a466c8951a\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-in-post-toggles__toggle-orange\">\n\t\t\t\t\tMeal Plan:\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<span class=\"block-in-post-toggles__toggle-white\">\n\t\t\t\tClassic Kid Birthday Party with Chocolate Birthday Cake \t\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"22\" height=\"22\" viewBox=\"0 0 22 22\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n\t\t\t\t<path d=\"M12.2966 6.03723L19.6299 13.3706C19.9638 13.7163 20.1486 14.1794 20.1445 14.6601C20.1403 15.1408 19.9475 15.6007 19.6076 15.9406C19.2676 16.2805 18.8078 16.4733 18.3271 16.4775C17.8464 16.4816 17.3833 16.2969 17.0376 15.9629L11.0004 9.92573L4.96323 15.9629C4.61746 16.2969 4.15435 16.4816 3.67366 16.4775C3.19296 16.4733 2.73314 16.2805 2.39323 15.9406C2.05331 15.6007 1.8605 15.1408 1.85633 14.6601C1.85215 14.1794 2.03694 13.7163 2.37089 13.3706L9.70423 6.03723C10.048 5.69354 10.5143 5.50046 11.0004 5.50046C11.4865 5.50046 11.9528 5.69354 12.2966 6.03723Z\" fill=\"white\"\/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\n\t\t<\/button>\n\t\n\t\t\t<div id=\"block-in-post-toggles-wrap-block-09a12d5595d048d1eb4430a466c8951a\" class=\"block-in-post-toggles__wrap\" aria-hidden=\"false\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__inner\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__item type-complete-meal\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__media\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/cheese-breadsticks\/\" aria-label=\"View Cheesy Garlic Breadsticks Recipe\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" src=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/cheesy-breadsticks-3.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Garlic Cheese Breadsticks on a white plate with pizza sauce in a bowl\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__bottom\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCheesy garlic breadsticks\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/strong>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tare such a fun way to get your kiddo&#8217;s party started right.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__item type-complete-meal\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__media\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/pepperoni-pizza\/\" aria-label=\"View Pepperoni Pizza Recipe\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1707\" height=\"2560\" src=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/GrandBabyCakes_PepperoniPizza_Finalnoproduct5_FullSize-scaled.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Top view of a pepperoni pizza with homemade garlic herb crust.\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__bottom\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPepperoni pizza\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/strong>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tis our pizza of choice that everyone adores!\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__item type-complete-meal\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__media\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/philly-cheese-steak-pizza\/\" aria-label=\"View Philly Cheese Steak Pizza Recipe\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" src=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/philly-cheesesteak-pizza-3.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"philly cheese steak pizza with slices being pulled with a cheese pull\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__bottom\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPhilly cheese steak pizza \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/strong>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tis a fun flavor for the adults!\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__item type-complete-meal\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__media\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/easy-fruit-punch\/\" aria-label=\"View Easy Fruit Punch Recipe\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/cropped-1200x1800-Fruit-Punch-10.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Overhead of fully made fruit punch bowl filled with sliced oranges.\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__bottom\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThis easy fruit punch\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/strong>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tis a great party drink to wash down all the great food before the cake comes out.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-recipe-substitutions\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Recipe_Substitutions\"><\/span>Recipe Substitutions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Granulated Sugar:<\/strong> Swap in homemade <a href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/how-to-make-brown-sugar\/\">brown sugar<\/a> for an even more tender cake with more nuance from molasses flavor.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hot Water:<\/strong> Swap in your fave cup of coffee and just leave out the coffee powder.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Buttermilk:<\/strong> None around? Quickly make some by adding a tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to 1 cup of milk and letting it sit for 5 minutes until it thickens.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Unsalted Butter: <\/strong>It&#8217;s totally fine to use salted butter here instead.  Just leave out the salt boos. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-recipe-variations-and-additions\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Recipe_Variations_and_Additions\"><\/span>Recipe Variations and Additions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Gluten-Free: <\/strong>Replace the flour with your fave 1:1 ratio gluten-free baking flour.  The texture may change slightly but it will still be amazing boos.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Swap the Frosting:<\/strong> Switch it up with a <a href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/caramel-frosting-buttercream\/\">caramel frosting<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/cream-cheese-frosting-recipe\/\">cream cheese frosting<\/a>, a silky <a href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/chocolate-buttercream\/\">chocolate Swiss meringue buttercream<\/a> or even a <a href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/perfect-american-buttercream-recipe\/\">classic American buttercream<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Get Decadent with Ganache:<\/strong> Sandwich some <a href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/chocolate-ganache\/\">chocolate ganache<\/a> in between the layers to make this super indulgent.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-expert-tips-and-tricks\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Expert_Tips_and_Tricks\"><\/span>Expert Tips and Tricks<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Don&#8217;t Skip the Coffee:<\/strong> That little kick really does add a richer chocolate flavor to the mix.  You won&#8217;t even taste the coffee boos, trust me.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Don&#8217;t Overbake: <\/strong>Make sure you watch that bake time so you don&#8217;t dry out your cakes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cool Completely Before Frosting: <\/strong>If you don&#8217;t want a super melty cake sliding around everywhere, make sure that the cake layers have cooled completely before frosting.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-decorate-your-birthday-cake\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Decorate_Your_Birthday_Cake\"><\/span>How to Decorate Your Birthday Cake<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Chocolate-Birthday-Cake-with-Chocolate-Frosting-5.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"760\" height=\"1140\" src=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Chocolate-Birthday-Cake-with-Chocolate-Frosting-5.jpg\" alt=\"Overhead of slices of happy birthday chocolate cake on white plates\" class=\"wp-image-14651\" srcset=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Chocolate-Birthday-Cake-with-Chocolate-Frosting-5.jpg 760w, https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Chocolate-Birthday-Cake-with-Chocolate-Frosting-5-277x416.jpg 277w, https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Chocolate-Birthday-Cake-with-Chocolate-Frosting-5-683x1024.jpg 683w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) 100vw, 760px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that you have your chocolate cake and chocolate frosting done, your chocolate birthday cake is not complete without sprinkles, candles and other birthday cake toppers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some of my fave topper ideas are: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Sparklers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Edible prints with cartoon and comic book characters<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Edible flowers<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Whatever topper you decide, your cake is complete. Get ready to surprise the birthday boy or girl!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-store\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Store\"><\/span>How to Store<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Wrap your leftovers tightly in plastic wrap or place it in an airtight container or cake carrier to keep it fresh and fab for up to 3-4 days at room temp. If you need to keep it longer than that, slide the extra cake into the fridge. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Just a little tip: if you&#8217;re diving back in for another slice, let it sit out for a bit to get back to room temperature &#8211; it&#8217;ll taste just like it did on day one!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-long-will-chocolate-birthday-cake-last-in-the-fridge\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_will_chocolate_birthday_cake_last_in_the_fridge\"><\/span><strong>How long will chocolate birthday cake last in the fridge?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;ll stay scrumptious for up to 6 days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-can-i-freeze\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_freeze\"><\/span><strong>Can I freeze ?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Absolutely boos!  I like to chill the cake in the fridge first to get that frosting firmed.  Then I cut individual slices and wrap them tightly in plastic wrap then add to freezer bags releasing all the air.  Add the date.  It should last in the freezer for up to 3 months.  Thaw in the fridge then bring back to room temperature before indulging.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1980\" height=\"2970\" src=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Chocolate-Birthday-Cake-with-Chocolate-Frosting-4.jpg\" alt=\"A sliced into chocolate birthday cake on white cake stand\" class=\"wp-image-14650\" srcset=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Chocolate-Birthday-Cake-with-Chocolate-Frosting-4.jpg 1980w, https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Chocolate-Birthday-Cake-with-Chocolate-Frosting-4-277x416.jpg 277w, https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Chocolate-Birthday-Cake-with-Chocolate-Frosting-4-683x1024.jpg 683w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1980px) 100vw, 1980px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-frequently-asked-questions\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1724953628265\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How do I prevent my cake layers from sticking?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">I like to grease my round pans then add parchment to the bottoms to ensure the layers come out super clean y&#8217;all.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1724955263483\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Can I make this chocolate birthday cake ahead?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Absolutely boos.  In fact, you can bake the cake layers and freeze them by wrapping them tightly with plastic wrap a few times. When you are ready to serve, pop them in the fridge to defrost.  Then make the frosting fresh, ice your cake and serve it up.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1724955522245\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What cocoa powder should I use for this chocolate birthday cake recipe?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">I usually use unsweetened cocoa powder.  It has a stronger chocolate flavor versus Dutch-processed with is less acidic and has a smoother, milder flavor.  But you can do whatever you want here because this recipe contains both leavenings so it will work out.  Do you boos!<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"760\" height=\"1140\" src=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Chocolate-Birthday-Cake-with-Chocolate-Frosting-3.jpg\" alt=\"Overhead of best chocolate birthday cake recipe with sprinkles with a slice of cake\" class=\"wp-image-14649\" srcset=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Chocolate-Birthday-Cake-with-Chocolate-Frosting-3.jpg 760w, https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Chocolate-Birthday-Cake-with-Chocolate-Frosting-3-277x416.jpg 277w, https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Chocolate-Birthday-Cake-with-Chocolate-Frosting-3-683x1024.jpg 683w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) 100vw, 760px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-other-chocolate-cake-recipes\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Other_Chocolate_Cake_Recipes\"><\/span>Other Chocolate Cake Recipes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/perfect-chocolate-cupcakes-recipe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Perfect Chocolate Cupcakes<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a class=\"broken_link\" href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/best-chocolate-cake-recipe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Best chocolate cake recipe<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/dark-chocolate-cake-with-raspberry\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Raspberry Chocolate Cake<\/a>!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/southern-coca-cola-cake\/\">Coca Cola Cake<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div id=\"recipe\"><\/div><div id=\"wprm-recipe-container-10962\" class=\"wprm-recipe-container\" data-recipe-id=\"10962\" data-servings=\"12\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-template-gbc-2024\"><div class=\"gbc-recipe-card\">\n  <div 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class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time-unit wprm-recipe-prep_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-cook-time-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-cook-time-label\">Cook Time <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-cook_time wprm-recipe-cook_time-minutes\">25<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-cook_time-unit wprm-recipe-cook_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-total-time-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-total-time-label\">Total Time <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-total_time wprm-recipe-total_time-minutes\">40<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-total_time-unit wprm-recipe-total_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"gbc-recipe-card__email\">\n      <style type=\"text\/css\">.hubbub-save-this-message p, input.hubbub-block-save-this-text-control::placeholder,  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target=\"_self\">Jocelyn Delk Adams<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n      <div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container wprm-recipe-custom-container wprm-recipe-details-container wprm-recipe-details-container-inline wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-inline wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-tag-container wprm-recipe-course-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-tag-label wprm-recipe-course-label\">Course: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-course wprm-block-text-normal\">Dessert<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n      <div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-servings-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-servings-label\">Servings:&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings-with-unit\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-servings-10962 wprm-recipe-servings-adjustable-tooltip wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"10962\" aria-label=\"Adjust recipe servings\">12<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings-unit wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-block-text-normal\">servings<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"gbc-recipe-card-section gbc-recipe-card-section--middle\">\n    <div class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"10962\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-equipment-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Equipment\"><\/span>Equipment<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment wprm-recipe-equipment-list\"><li class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-item\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3HIrXHO\" class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Stand mixer<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-item\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3OuOJqF\" class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Offset Spatulas<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-item\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3w8fJWm\" class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Piping Bags and Tips<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-item\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3HIsHwC\" class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">9 inch round cake pans<\/a><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n    <div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients-container wprm-recipe-ingredients-no-images wprm-recipe-10962-ingredients-container wprm-block-text-normal wprm-ingredient-style-regular wprm-recipe-images-before\" data-recipe=\"10962\" data-servings=\"12\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-ingredients-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ingredients\"><\/span>Ingredients<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\"><h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-ingredient-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\">For the Cake:<\/h4><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\"><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"1\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-0\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;2&#032;large&#032;eggs&#032;room temperature\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-0\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">large<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">eggs<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">room temperature<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"2\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-1\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;2&#032;cups&#032;granulated sugar\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-1\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cups<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">granulated sugar<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" 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class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoon<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">instant coffee powder<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"5\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-4\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1\/2&#032;teaspoon&#032;salt\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-4\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoon<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">salt<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"6\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-5\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1&#032;cup&#032;hot water\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-5\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">hot water<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"7\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-6\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;2 \u00bd&#032;cups&#032;all-purpose flour\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-6\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2 \u00bd<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cups<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">all-purpose flour<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"8\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-7\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;2&#032;teaspoons&#032;baking soda\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-7\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoons<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">baking soda<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"9\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-8\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1&#032;teaspoon&#032;baking powder\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-8\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoon<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">baking powder<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"10\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-9\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1&#032;cup&#032;vegetable oil\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-9\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">vegetable oil<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"11\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-10\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1&#032;cup&#032;buttermilk\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-10\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">buttermilk<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"12\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-11\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1&#032;tablespoon&#032;pure vanilla extract\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-11\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tablespoon<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">pure vanilla extract<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\"><h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-ingredient-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\">For the Frosting:<\/h4><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\"><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"14\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-12\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1 1\/2&#032;cups&#032;unsalted butter&#032;room temperature\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-12\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1 1\/2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cups<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">unsalted butter<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">room temperature<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"15\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-13\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;6&#032;cups&#032;confectioner&#039;s sugar\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-13\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">6<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cups<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">confectioner&#8217;s sugar<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"16\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-14\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;3\/4&#032;cup&#032;cocoa powder\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-14\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">3\/4<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">cocoa powder<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"17\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-15\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1&#032;tablespoon&#032;vanilla extract\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-15\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tablespoon<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">vanilla extract<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"18\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-16\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1\/4&#032;cup&#032;milk\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-16\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/4<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">milk<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"19\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-17\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;pinch of salt\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-17\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">pinch of salt<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"wprm-unit-conversion-container wprm-unit-conversion-container-10962 wprm-unit-conversion-container-links wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"\"><a href=\"#\" role=\"button\" class=\"wprm-unit-conversion wprmpuc-active\" data-system=\"1\" data-recipe=\"10962\" style=\"\" aria-label=\"Change unit system to US Customary\">US Customary<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"#\" role=\"button\" class=\"wprm-unit-conversion\" data-system=\"2\" data-recipe=\"10962\" style=\"\" aria-label=\"Change unit system to Metric\">Metric<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"gbc-recipe-card-section gbc-recipe-card-section--bottom\">\n    <div class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions-container wprm-recipe-10962-instructions-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"10962\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-instructions-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Instructions\"><\/span>Instructions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\"><h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-instruction-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\">For the Cake:<\/h4><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\"><li id=\"wprm-recipe-10962-step-0-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">Preheat oven to 350 degrees and spray 3 9 inch round pans with non-stick baking spray.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-10962-step-0-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">Add eggs and sugar to bowl of your stand mixer and beat on high speed for 2-3 minutes.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-10962-step-0-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">While mixture beats, add cocoa powder, instant coffee powder and salt to hot water in a separate bowl. Slowly add this mixture to the eggs and sugar.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-10962-step-0-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Sift flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt in a small bowl.  Turn the speed down to low then add in the dry ingredients in intervals.  Next, add vegetable oil, buttermilk and vanilla extract to the mixer and beat until just combined. Batter will be sort of thin but this is normal.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-10962-step-0-4\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Evenly divide cake batter to all three pans and bake for 22-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-10962-step-0-5\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">Allow to rest for 10 minutes before removing from pans to cool completely.<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\"><h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-instruction-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\">For the Frosting:<\/h4><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\"><li id=\"wprm-recipe-10962-step-1-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Add butter, confectioner&#39;s sugar to bowl of mixer and mix on high speed. Then add in cocoa powder and continue mixing until smooth.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-10962-step-1-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Lastly add in vanilla extract, milk and salt until frosting is fluffy and smooth.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-10962-step-1-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Add frosting to each layer and stack on each other.  Finally frost the sides and top of cake and serve it up.  <\/span><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n    <div id=\"recipe-video\"><\/div>\n    <div class=\"wprm-recipe-notes-container wprm-block-text-normal\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-notes-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Notes\"><\/span>Notes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-notes\"><span style=\"display: block;\"><!-- wp:heading --><\/span><div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"h-how-to-store\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Store-2\"><\/span>How to Store<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<span style=\"display: block;\"><!-- \/wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --><\/span><div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<span style=\"display: block;\">Wrap your leftovers tightly in plastic wrap or place it in an airtight container or cake carrier to keep it fresh and fab for up to 3-4 days at room temp. If you need to keep it longer than that, slide the extra cake into the fridge.<\/span><div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<span style=\"display: block;\"><!-- \/wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --><\/span><div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<span style=\"display: block;\">Just a little tip: if you&#8217;re diving back in for another slice, let it sit out for a bit to get back to room temperature &#8211; it&#8217;ll taste just like it did on day one!<\/span><div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<span style=\"display: block;\"><!-- \/wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} --><\/span><div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<h3 id=\"h-how-long-will-chocolate-birthday-cake-last-in-the-fridge\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_will_chocolate_birthday_cake_last_in_the_fridge-2\"><\/span><strong>How long will chocolate birthday cake last in the fridge?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<span style=\"display: block;\"><!-- \/wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --><\/span><div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<span style=\"display: block;\">It&#8217;ll stay scrumptious for up to 6 days.<\/span><div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<span style=\"display: block;\"><!-- \/wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} --><\/span><div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<h3 id=\"h-can-i-freeze\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_freeze-2\"><\/span><strong>Can I freeze ?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<span style=\"display: block;\"><!-- \/wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --><\/span><div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<span style=\"display: block;\">Absolutely boos! I like to chill the cake in the fridge first to get that frosting firmed. Then I cut individual slices and wrap them tightly in plastic wrap then add to freezer bags releasing all the air. Add the date. It should last in the freezer for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge then bring back to room temperature before indulging.<\/span><div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<span style=\"display: block;\"><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n    <h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-nutrition-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nutrition\"><\/span>Nutrition<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><div class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-container wprm-nutrition-label-container-simple wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calories\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #414141\">Calories: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #414141\">730<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #414141\">kcal<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #414141\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-carbohydrates\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #414141\">Carbohydrates: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #414141\">120<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #414141\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #414141\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-protein\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #414141\">Protein: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #414141\">6<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #414141\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #414141\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #414141\">Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #414141\">27<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #414141\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #414141\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-saturated_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #414141\">Saturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #414141\">17<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #414141\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #414141\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-cholesterol\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #414141\">Cholesterol: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #414141\">94<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #414141\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #414141\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sodium\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #414141\">Sodium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #414141\">322<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #414141\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #414141\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-potassium\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #414141\">Potassium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #414141\">252<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #414141\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #414141\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fiber\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #414141\">Fiber: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #414141\">3<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #414141\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #414141\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sugar\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #414141\">Sugar: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #414141\">93<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #414141\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #414141\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-vitamin_a\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #414141\">Vitamin A: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #414141\">790<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #414141\">IU<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #414141\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calcium\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #414141\">Calcium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #414141\">70<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #414141\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #414141\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-iron\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #414141\">Iron: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #414141\">2.7<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #414141\">mg<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"gbc-recipe-card-section gbc-recipe-card-section--cta\">\n    <div 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