Prepare This Classic Two-Layer Birthday Cake for Your Kid

Birthday is the day of balloons, confetti, and of course, a centerpiece of a cake! This homemade rendition of the yummy classic chocolate birthday cake is any kid’s dream!

Ingredients:

Cake

● All-purpose flour, 2 cups or 240g

● Large eggs at room temperature, 4

● Whole milk, 1 cup or 227g

● Butter, 4 tablespoons or 57g

● Baking powder, 2 teaspoons

● Salt, 1¼ teaspoons

● Granulated sugar, 2 cups or 397g

● Pure vanilla extract, 1 tablespoon or 14g

● Almond extract, 1/8 teaspoon (Optional)

● Vegetable oil, 1/3 cup or 67g

Frosting

● Natural cocoa powder, 1¼ cups or 106g

● Confectioners’ sugar, 4 cups or 454g (Divided)

● Softened butter, 20 tablespoons or 284g

● Hot water, 1/3 cup or 74g

● Pure vanilla extract, 1 tablespoon or 14g

● Salt, ¼ teaspoon

Instructions: