Classic Chocolate Birthday Cake

Ingredients:

• 3 eggs
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• ¾ cup milk
• 1¾ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup cocoa powder
• 1 tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp salt
• Frosting Ingredients
• 1 cup unsalted butter
• 3 cups powdered sugar
• 1 cup cocoa powder
• ⅓ cup heavy cream
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round pan.
2. In a bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy.
4. Beat in eggs one at a time.
5. Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk until smooth.
6. Bake for 30–35 minutes, then cool completely.
7. Beat frosting ingredients until light and creamy.