Yellow birthday cake with chocolate frosting

Step 1/4

• 41¼ g flour
• 1⅞ g starch
• 35 g sugar
• ⅛ tsp baking powder
• ⅛ tsp baking soda
• ⅛ tsp salt
• 41¼ g unsalted butter
• ⅛ tsp vanilla extract
• 30 ml milk
• 10 light crème fraîche
• ⅜ eggs

• hand mixer with beaters
• parchment paper
• baking pan (9x13 in.)
• oven
• 2 bowls
• rubber spatula

Preheat the oven to 180°C/355°F. Line a baking pan with parchment paper. Mix flour, cornstarch, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl. Using a hand mixer on medium speed, work some of the butter into the flour mixture. Then stir in half the vanilla extract, milk, and sour cream, and mix for about 1 min., or until a smooth batter forms. Add eggs one at a time and mix until combined.

Step 2/4

Transfer batter to the baking pan and bake for approx. 25 min., or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Let cool completely.

Step 3/4

• 7½ g unsweetened cocoa powder
• 47½ g confectioner’s sugar
• 12½ g unsalted butter
• 10 g cream cheese
• ⅛ tsp vanilla extract

• fine sieve
• 2 bowls

While the cake cools, prepare the frosting. Sift cocoa powder and powdered sugar together into a large bowl. Use a hand mixer with beaters to cream the remaining butter and cream cheese for approx. 2 min. Then add the remaining vanilla extract. Gradually add the cocoa mixture to the cream and beat until light and fluffy.

Step 4/4

• sprinkle (for serving)

Spread the chocolate frosting over the cooled cake and decorate with sprinkles, if desired. Slice and enjoy!

Enjoy your meal!