Classic Birthday Cake

Name: Classic Birthday Cake
Ingredients: 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour* (measured properly - see recipe notes); 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 3/4 cup unsalted butter* (softened to room temperature, but not melty); 1 3/4 cup granulated sugar; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (or canola oil); 1 tablespoon vanilla extract; 4 large eggs* (room temperature); 1/2 cup sour cream* (room temperature); 2/3 cup whole milk* (room temperature); 1 1/4 cup unsalted butter (softened to room temperature (2 and 1/2 sticks)); 3-4 cups powdered sugar (sifted); 3/4 cup cocoa powder (sifted); 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 3-4 tablespoons whipping cream (or milk)

"This classic birthday cake is the only recipe you need. It starts with a moist and tender vanilla cake that's not too sweet and has a beautiful golden yellow color. Then it's frosted with swirls of creamy chocolate frosting. The recipe is better than any bakery but simple enough for a novice baker. #yellowcake #birthdaycake #cake #vanilla #chocolatefrosting #recipe #dessert from Just So Tasty..."

INGREDIENTS

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2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour* (measured properly - see recipe notes)

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1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder

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1/2 teaspoon baking soda

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1/2 teaspoon salt

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3/4 cup unsalted butter* (softened to room temperature, but not melty)

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1 3/4 cup granulated sugar

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2 tablespoons vegetable oil (or canola oil)

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1 tablespoon vanilla extract

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4 large eggs* (room temperature)

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1/2 cup sour cream* (room temperature)

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2/3 cup whole milk* (room temperature)

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1 1/4 cup unsalted butter (softened to room temperature (2 and 1/2 sticks))

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3-4 cups powdered sugar (sifted)

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3/4 cup cocoa powder (sifted)

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1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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1/2 teaspoon salt

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3-4 tablespoons whipping cream (or milk)

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