Description
Celebrate your love for the 40s with this delightful cake, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Food coloring (optional)
- Decorative elements (e.g., star sprinkles, edible glitter)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix well.
- Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes.
- Stir in boiling water until well combined. The batter will be thin.
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool the cakes in the pans for 10 minutes, then remove from pans and cool completely on wire racks.
- For the frosting, beat the softened butter in a bowl until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract, beating until smooth.
- If desired, add food coloring to the frosting to match your theme.
- Once the cakes are completely cool, frost the top of one layer, place the second layer on top, and frost the top and sides of the cake.
- Decorate with star sprinkles or edible glitter to create a themed look.
- Slice and serve your May the 40s Be With You Cake!
Notes
- You can customize the cake with different colors or decorations to suit your theme.
- For added flavor, consider adding a layer of jam or fruit filling between the cake layers.
- Store any leftover cake covered at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 40
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 15
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 40
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