Birthday cake
Most people think of cake as a dessert, but it can also be a breakfast food, a snack, or even a main course. There are many different types of cake, and each has its own history. The word “cake” comes from the Old Norse word kaka, which means “cookie.” The first cakes were probably flat, unleavened rounds of dough that were cooked on hot stones.
The ancient Egyptians were the first to add yeast to their cakes, which made them light and fluffy. They also added honey, nuts, and fruits to their cakes. The Greeks and Romans also made cakes, but they were more like what we would call pies or pastries. The first cakes made with flour, eggs, and butter were called “plum cakes” and were popular in medieval England.
Cake making became more sophisticated in the 18th century, with the introduction of baking powder and different types of flour. The first chocolate cake was created in 1764, and the first white cake was made in 1828.
Advice
When making a birthday cake, the best way to ensure a successful and delicious result is to follow the recipe closely and measure ingredients precisely. It's also important to make sure all of the ingredients are at room temperature before beginning. Be sure to grease and flour the cake pans to ensure easy removal once the cake is done. Finally, allow the cake to cool completely before applying icing or decorations, as this will ensure that the cake holds its shape and the decorations look their best.
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Recipes
Chocolate-Chocolate Birthday Cake
- FROSTING
- decorations scatter over cake
- salt
- butter
- confectioners sugar
- buttermilk
- cocoa powder
- bittersweet chocolate
- CAKE
- buttermilk
- baking powder
- sugar
- baking soda
- salt
- all purpose flour
- vanilla extract
- butter
- cocoa powder
- bittersweet chocolate
- egg
Easiest Chocolate Birthday Cake
- milk
- salt
- all purpose flour
- sugar
- heavy cream
- cocoa powder
- baking powder
- vanilla extract
- powdered sugar
- baking soda
- egg
- vegetable oil
- cream cheese
- semi sweet chocolate chip
Big Chocolate Birthday Cake
- buttermilk
- salt
- water
- baking soda
- vanilla extract
- semisweet chocolate
- heavy cream
- all purpose flour
- sugar
- butter
- egg
- cocoa
Better Together Chocolate Vanilla Birthday Cake
- vanilla extract
- baking soda
- milk
- baking powder
- salt
- cocoa powder
- greek yogurt
- heavy cream
- hot black coffee
- sugar
- all purpose flour
- butter
- cocoa powder
- powdered sugar
- egg
- butter
Vanilla Birthday Cake with Whipped Chocolate Buttercream.
- cocoa powder
- vanilla extract
- baking powder
- baking soda
- buttermilk
- salt
- greek yogurt
- sugar
- butter
- eggs egg yolk
- cake flour
- powdered sugar
- butter
- heavy cream
Four-Layer Chocolate Birthday Cake with Milk Chocolate Ganache and Nutella Buttercream
- candy thermometer
- sprinkle
- coffee
- buttermilk
- heavy cream
- nutella
- vanilla extract
- egg
- baking powder
- baking soda
- butter
- butter
- salt
- butter
- vegetable oil
- all purpose flour
- light brown sugar
- cocoa powder
- egg
- egg yolk
- sugar
- bittersweet chocolate
Four-Layer Drip Dog Birthday Cake
- potato
- milk
- cornflour cornstarch
- peanut butter
- maple syrup
- oil
- yoghurt
- all purpose flour
- egg
- carrot
- baking soda
- milk
- yoghurt
- blue colouring gel
- silver
- water
Simple Two-Layer Chocolate Birthday Cake with Milk Chocolate Ganache
- coffee
- buttermilk
- heavy cream
- baking powder
- baking soda
- butter
- salt
- vegetable oil
- salt
- all purpose flour
- vanilla extract
- light brown sugar
- cocoa powder
- egg
- butter
- bittersweet chocolate
- milk chocolate
Classic Birthday Cake
- milk
- king arthur vanilla extract
- cocoa powder
- vegetable oil
- water hot
- salt
- almond extract
- king arthur all purpose flour
- sugar
- baking powder
- butter
- confectionersand# sugar
- butter pat
- egg
Gluten-Free Vanilla Birthday Cake
- coconut flour
- butter
- buttermilk
- baking powder
- xanthan gum
- vanilla bean
- butter
- sugar
- coconut flour
- baking soda
- salt
- king arthur flour gluten purpose flour
- milk
- vanilla extract
- powdered sugar
- egg
Funfetti Birthday Cake
- butter
- sprinkle
- buttermilk
- butter
- sugar
- salt
- sprinkle
- milk
- vanilla extract
- egg
- all purpose flour
- baking powder
- powdered sugar
- cream cheese
Gluten Free Birthday Cake with Chocolate Frosting
- butter
- vanilla extract
- salt
- butter
- sugar
- cocoa powder
- tapioca flour
- butter
- brown rice flour
- xanthan gum
- vanilla extract
- buttermilk
- potato starch
- baking powder
- egg
- powdered sugar
- chocolate
Carrot-Coconut Birthday Cake
- cooking spray
- coconut flour
- coconut sugar
- coconut oil
- applesauce
- ginger
- carrot
- salt
- baking powder
- coconut flake
- coconut cream
- coconut milk
- honey
- powdered sugar
- gluten oat flour
- baking soda
- cinnamon
- cream cheese
- egg
Keto Birthday Cake
- non dairy milk
- coffee extract
- liquid stevia
- salt
- powdered sweetener
- baking powder
- cocoa powder
- greek yogurt
- baking soda
- keto chocolate shaving
- almond flour
- keto frosting
- coconut flour
- grapeseed oil
- egg
Dog Birthday Cake
- greek yogurt
- wheat flour
- baking soda
- egg
- peanut butter
- applesauce
- pumpkin puree
- carrot
- peanut butter
- vegetable oil
- milk
- dog treat
Three Layer Chocolate Birthday Cake with Chocolate Ganache
- butter
- dutch process cocoa powder
- chocolate
- vanilla extract
- salt
- baking powder
- water
- sugar
- heavy cream
- baking soda
- all purpose flour
- bittersweet chocolate
- egg
- salt
Ultimate Birthday Cake From 'Baked Occasions'
- Very Vanilla Cake
- sprinkle
- ice water
- baking powder
- baking soda
- egg
- vegetable shortening
- buttermilk
- milk
- sugar
- tartar cream
- vanilla extract
- cake flour
- egg white
- all purpose flour
- salt
- butter
- Very Vanilla Frosting
- vanilla extract
- sugar
- milk
- vanilla paste
- butter
- all purpose flour
- heavy cream
- For Décor
- sprinkle
Chocolate Chip Cookie Layered Birthday Cake
- cream cheese
- sugar
- baking powder
- egg
- all purpose flour
- heavy cream
- milk
- vegetable oil
- baking soda
- salt
- light brown sugar
- semi sweet chocolate chip
- sprinkle
- vanilla extract
- egg
- butter
Yellow Birthday Cake with Fluffy Chocolate Ganache Frosting
- fluffy chocolate ganache frosting
- nonfat buttermilk
- baking powder
- vanilla extract
- butter
- baking soda
- salt
- sugar
- cake flour
- egg
- egg yolk
- Fluffy Chocolate Ganache Frosting
- butter
- confectioners sugar
- heavy cream
- vanilla extract
- semisweet chocolate
- salt
Chocolate Birthday Cake
- strawberry
- nonstick spray
- vanilla extract
- salt
- sugar
- baking powder
- baking soda
- vegetable oil
- milk
- sour cream
- all purpose flour
- salt
- heavy cream
- semi sweet chocolate chip
- egg
- butter
- cocoa powder
- egg white
Strawberry Buttercream Birthday Cake Recipe
- Cake
- cooking spray
- frosting
- milk
- vanilla extract
- baking soda
- salt
- sugar
- baking powder
- butter
- cake flour
- egg
- cake
- Frosting
- sweetened condensed milk
- sugar
- water
- salt
- dehydrated strawberry
- light corn syrup
- vanilla extract
- butter
- egg white
Funfetti Waffle Birthday Cake
- water
- vanilla cake
- sprinkle
- butter
- frosting
- egg
Latvian Braided Birthday Cake (Klingeris)
- butter
- powdered sugar
- salt
- cardamom
- fruit
- cinnamon
- sweetened condensed milk
- candied ginger
- light cream
- yeast
- egg
- sugar
- all purpose flour
Ingredient Breakdown
Insights
Correlated with Lower Ratings
- cocoa powder
Staple Ingredients
- egg 87%
- salt 78%
Common Ingredients
- baking powder 74%
- baking soda 74%
- butter 70%
- sugar 65%
- vanilla extract 65%
Usual Ingredients
- all purpose flour 52%
- heavy cream 48%
- cocoa powder 43%
- milk 43%
- buttermilk 39%
Rarey Ingredients
- powdered sugar 30%
- vegetable oil 30%
- sprinkle 22%