How to Make Classic Birthday Cake

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subheading: For the yellow butter cake:

8 tablespoons (½ cup) unsalted butter, at room temperature

1 ½ cups granulated sugar

3 large eggs

2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon fine salt

3 ½ teaspoons baking powder

1 ¼ cups whole milk

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

subheading: For the chocolate frosting:

1 ½ sticks (¾ cup) unsalted butter, at room temperature

2 tablespoons mayonnaise

⅓ cup Rich Chocolate Ovaltine powder

2 ½ cups powdered sugar

1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

½ teaspoon fine salt

2 ounces unsweetened or bittersweet chocolate, melted and cooled (optional)

subheading: EQUIPMENT:

2 (9-inch) round cake pans

Cooking spray

Electric hand or stand mixer

Measuring cups and spoons

Wire cooling rack

Offset spatula

Cake plate or stand

Directions at thekitchn.com

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