SPECIAL BIRTHDAY CAKE
"My mother shared this recipe with me, and it's been a family favorite for years," writes Midge Crookshanks of Rupert, West Virginia. "We use it for almost any celebration."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 45m
Yield 12-14 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the chips and water; stir until chips are melted. In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar. Add egg yolks, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add melted chip mixture, buttermilk and vanilla; beat well. Combine flour and baking soda; gradually add to the creamed mixture. , In a small bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. Gently fold into the creamed mixture., Pour into three greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., For frosting, combine the sugar, milk and butter in a saucepan; bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Boil for 1 minute; remove from the heat. Stir in chips and vanilla until smooth; cool. Spread frosting between layers and over top and sides of cake.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 639 calories, Fat 33g fat (20g saturated fat), Cholesterol 121mg cholesterol, Sodium 355mg sodium, Carbohydrate 79g carbohydrate (37g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 8g protein.
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DoDo Bonita
[email protected]This cake was a disappointment. It was dry and tasteless.
Senchuri Gaming
[email protected]I made this cake for my daughter's birthday and she loved it!
Reina Escarlata
[email protected]This cake was too sweet for my taste.
Daphine donnely
[email protected]I'm not a baker, but this recipe was easy to follow and the cake turned out great!
Darriell McKeithen
[email protected]This cake was a hit at my party! Everyone loved it.
Angela Makoon
[email protected]This cake was easy to make and tasted great! I'll definitely be making it again.
Iqbal Shah
[email protected]This cake was a bit bland. I think it needed more flavor.
michael thedford
[email protected]This cake was absolutely delicious! I followed the recipe exactly, and it turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Curtis Allan
[email protected]This cake was a disaster! The instructions were unclear, and the cake turned out dry and crumbly. I won't be making this recipe again.
Mb Motiyar
[email protected]This cake was a bit too甜for my taste, but my kids loved it. I'll probably make it again, but I'll use less sugar next time.
Camille Dickerson
[email protected]I've made this cake several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The recipe is easy to follow, and the cake always turns out moist and delicious.
Sathi Hossen
[email protected]This cake was so easy to make, and it turned out beautifully. I used a store-bought cake mix, and the frosting was a breeze to make. It was a big hit at my daughter's birthday party.
Gaogatwe Malatlha
[email protected]I made this cake for my best friend's birthday, and she loved it! The vanilla flavor was subtle and elegant, and the chocolate ganache was rich and decadent.
Joshua Rome
[email protected]This cake was a hit at my son's birthday party! It was moist and fluffy, and the frosting was perfectly sweet. I'll definitely be making this again.