CONFETTI BIRTHDAY CAKE WITH CHOCOLATE BUTTERCREAM

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This is a moist confetti cake with lots of sprinkles and a whipped chocolate buttercream. It's perfect for birthday celebrations! -Courtney Rich, Highland, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 2h5m

Yield 20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1-3/4 cups sugar
3 large eggs, room temperature
3 large egg whites, room temperature
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
3 cups cake flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk, room temperature
1/4 cup rainbow sprinkles
CHOCOLATE BUTTERCREAM:
8 ounces dark chocolate chips
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
2 cups unsalted butter, softened
5 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted
1 pinch salt
1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Line bottoms of 3 greased 8-in. round baking pans with parchment; grease paper. In a large bowl, cream butter, oil and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add eggs, then egg whites, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition. Fold in sprinkles., Transfer to prepared pans. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 20-25 minutes. Cool in pans 10 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely., For buttercream, in a large microwave-safe bowl, combine chocolate chips and cream. Microwave on high 30 seconds. Stir gently. Continue microwaving on high, stirring every 30 seconds, until melted and blended; cool to room temperature. In another large bowl, beat butter until creamy. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar until smooth. Add vanilla and salt. Beat in cooled chocolate. Beat until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes., To assemble cake, place 1 cake layer on a serving plate; spread with 3/4 cup frosting. Repeat layers. Top with remaining cake layer. Frost top and sides of cake with 1/2 cup frosting. Freeze until set, about 10 minutes. Frost top and sides with remaining frosting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 623 calories, Fat 36g fat (20g saturated fat), Cholesterol 102mg cholesterol, Sodium 225mg sodium, Carbohydrate 73g carbohydrate (55g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

Doremi R√∏se
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This cake was a great way to celebrate my birthday. It was delicious and everyone enjoyed it.


moinuddinmolla moinmolla
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I've made this cake several times now and it's always a hit. It's become my go-to birthday cake recipe.


Mo7ammed elda7un
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This cake was perfect for my daughter's birthday party. It was easy to make and everyone loved it.


Hamidu Chemical
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I'm not much of a baker, but this recipe was easy to follow and the cake turned out great! My friends loved it.


Imran Zak
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This cake was a disaster! The cake was dry and the frosting was grainy. I do not recommend this recipe.


Athiff Deen
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The cake was delicious, but the frosting was a bit too sweet for my taste.


Chukwuemeka Cynthia
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This cake was easy to make and turned out beautifully. The confetti sprinkles added a fun and festive touch. My family loved it!


clive rivett
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I've tried many confetti birthday cake recipes, but this one is by far the best. The cake is so moist and flavorful, and the chocolate buttercream is to die for. I highly recommend this recipe!


Phemla Nketu
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This confetti birthday cake was a hit at my daughter's party! The cake was moist and fluffy, and the chocolate buttercream was rich and creamy. The sprinkles added a festive touch. I will definitely be making this cake again.