"Birthday cake as it was meant to be: golden vanilla cake with rich chocolate buttercream icing...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 1/4 teaspoons salt
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2 teaspoons baking powder
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4 large eggs at room temperature
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2 cups (397g) granulated sugar
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1 cup (227g) milk (whole milk preferred)
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4 tablespoons (57g) butter cut into pats
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1/3 cup (67g) vegetable oil
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1 1/4 cups (106g) natural cocoa powder (sifted if lumpy)*
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4 cups (454g) confectioners' sugar divided
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/3 cup (74g) hot water
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16 tablespoons (227g) butter softened