CHOCOLATE BIRTHDAY CAKE

CHOCOLATE BIRTHDAY CAKE

Introduction

This Chocolate Birthday Cake is made for celebrating. With moist, cocoa-rich layers, a silky chocolate filling and frosting, and a playful crown of candies, it’s the kind of cake that instantly feels festive. Each slice delivers deep chocolate flavor balanced with creamy sweetness, while the brigadeiros and choc balls add texture and fun. Whether it’s for a birthday, party, or special family gathering, this cake looks impressive but is very achievable at home—and it always brings smiles when it hits the table.

Ingredients

For the cake

• 240 g all-purpose (wheat) flour (2 cups / 8.5 oz)
• 300 g granulated sugar (1 1/2 cups / 10.5 oz)
• 12 g baking powder (1 tablespoon)
• 120 ml corn oil (1/2 cup / 4 fl oz)
• 2 large eggs (about 120 g / 4.2 oz without shells)
• 80 g cocoa powder, preferably 70% (about 1 cup / 2.8 oz)
• 240 ml boiling milk (1 cup / 8 fl oz)

For the filling & frosting

• 400 g bittersweet chocolate, chopped (14 oz)
• 200 g heavy cream (3/4 cup + 2 tablespoons / 7 oz)
• 15 g butter (1 tablespoon / 0.5 oz)
• 2.5 ml hazelnut aroma or extract (1/2 teaspoon)

For decoration

• 1 pack chocolate ball candy
• 1 pack brigadeiro party candy
• 1 pack chocolate nugget candy

Directions