Simple Chocolate Birthday Cake Recipe

Ingredients

This simple chocolate birthday cake recipe is sure to be a hit! It's easy to make and requires just a few basic ingredients. You will need:

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup buttermilk
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

Let’s get started! Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour two 8-inch round cake pans and set aside. In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda and salt. Set aside.

In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add the vanilla and mix until combined. Alternate adding the dry ingredients and the buttermilk, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Beat until smooth.

Stir in the chocolate chips. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before turning out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Decoration

Now for the fun part – decorating your cake! You can opt for something simple and classic, like a dusting of powdered sugar or some buttercream frosting. Or you can get creative with sprinkles, edible decorations, and chocolate shavings. Of course, you’ll want to add some candles to make it a real birthday cake!