What are your favorite recipes for (1) yellow cake and (2) chocolate frosting. Very specifically these two things please, I’m fulfilling a request for a birthday party!

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Chandra Ram · Answer

Super-easy chocolate frosting recipe: This is my go-to chocolate frosting recipe when I need something incredibly easy, fast, and delicious!

Amy · Answer

Everyone’s Favorite Celebration Cake: My husband makes this for my birthday every year, and everyone freaks out about how perfect it is! 11/10 And it’s from her Dining In cookbook, which is a great addition to anyone’s library.

Allison · Answer

Hershey’s Chocolate Frosting: The recipe is on the cocoa powder container and it is always something people ask about when I make it.

Emma · Answer

Classic birthday cake from King Arthur Baking: I make this every year for my kids’ birthdays. Such a nostalgic combo and always gets rave reviews. The tutorial video is very sweet and full of helpful tips. I’m notorious for tweaking with recipes but this one should be followed to a t, it’s perfect.

Josie · Answer

smitten kitchen best birthday cake: it’s a classic!!