A Birthday Cake Even a Kid Can Make!

1. Posted by JoanneFB on Sun, Sep 23, 2007, 3:19 pm PDT

I think it's a fantastic idea to bake a birthday cake together! I would suggest an alternative of just whisking the batter smooth which might make the cake a little less fluffy but will empower the little chef to do the "whole thing" without the use of gadgets. Cake recipes like this one are easily made into cupcakes by reducing the baking time. The only thing I disagree with is the age to start "scratch cooking" I think as early as possible! --Joanne www.ForkandBottle.com

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2. Posted by lbrtstcktn on Sun, Sep 30, 2007, 9:06 am PDT

What a great idea.My kids love to cook or bake.We will be making this cake today.

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3. Posted by cdburgundy on Sat, Oct 06, 2007, 10:47 am PDT

if you leave out chocolate will you have plain white cake or would you have to add something different?

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4. Posted by sj on Sat, Oct 06, 2007, 10:47 am PDT

Um...reality check: Almost any cake can be made with this simplicity and within this amount of time.

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5. Posted by dabunny on Sat, Oct 06, 2007, 10:47 am PDT

I'd like to see a gluten free version

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6. Posted by NikkiV on Sat, Oct 06, 2007, 10:47 am PDT

I THINK TIS IS A WONDERFUL IDEA.. THE KIDS AND I WILL BE TRING IT TODAY!

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7. Posted by mwilliams306@sbcglobal.net on Sat, Oct 06, 2007, 10:48 am PDT

hey sounded really good my kid loved the fact the cake was named after and she will eat anything with choclate

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8. Posted by Laura E on Sat, Oct 06, 2007, 10:49 am PDT

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9. Posted by Kantor/Steele on Sat, Oct 06, 2007, 10:49 am PDT

Nice and easy. You can substitute splenda in an equal amount for the sugar. Maybe even substitute a healthy oil for the butter although I haven't tried that yet.

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10. Posted by scolex89 on Sat, Oct 06, 2007, 10:50 am PDT

can this be made with unsweetened cocoa powder instead of chocolate squares?

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11. Posted by linro1018 on Sat, Oct 06, 2007, 10:50 am PDT

you'd think the sour cream would be disgusting but it's totally not

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12. Posted by danielucha1310 on Sat, Oct 06, 2007, 10:50 am PDT

I adore making cakes, so this recipe comes quite in handy for me!

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13. Posted by rosario2448 on Sat, Oct 06, 2007, 10:50 am PDT

For those can have sugar, substitud it for Splenda it works same way and has good tasted.

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14. Posted by sj on Sat, Oct 06, 2007, 10:50 am PDT

Also, since this recipe is targeted at kids, isn't it a P in the A to use chopped unsweetened chocolate instead of cocoa powder?

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15. Posted by jtggarrison10 on Sat, Oct 06, 2007, 10:51 am PDT

sounds hard

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16. Posted by Jenelle B on Sat, Oct 06, 2007, 10:52 am PDT

Even great for us Mom's with big kids who are all grown up!

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17. Posted by Kathy on Sat, Oct 06, 2007, 10:54 am PDT

Ummm I don't know how the chocolate would melt (when mixed with the butter and water) if you didn't put it in the microwave or heat up over a stove. Please clarify?

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18. Posted by llenopou on Sat, Oct 06, 2007, 10:55 am PDT

To much sugar. Not healthy .Lorrie

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19. Posted by Gabiz on Sat, Oct 06, 2007, 10:55 am PDT

mmm...can u make it and send it to me =o) thats how lazy i am!

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20. Posted by G/R6 on Sat, Oct 06, 2007, 10:56 am PDT

There you go! Get 'em started on their roads to Diabetes EARLY! What a loving gift!

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21. Posted by ladiebuggies02 on Sat, Oct 06, 2007, 10:56 am PDT

Umm: sj aren't u just a tad bit negative. Anyway, thanks for the great idea. This is a great recipe. I loved it!

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22. Posted by Heidi on Sat, Oct 06, 2007, 10:57 am PDT

Does anyone know the nutrition information or a way to calculate the nutrition info?

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23. Posted by Sharon B on Sat, Oct 06, 2007, 10:58 am PDT

Thanks for this wonderful recipe! My son has recently shown interest in helping me in the kitchen and this recipe is so simple, it would be a great way to encourage more cooking or baking together without stressing out about the mess afterwards!

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24. Posted by q8tyya on Sat, Oct 06, 2007, 10:58 am PDT

it looks easy and nice thanks :)

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25. Posted by on Sat, Oct 06, 2007, 10:59 am PDT

Ummm....this is a BIRTHDAY CAKE!! Aren't children allowed to have some sugar on their birthday?? Everyone needs to calm down.

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26. Posted by on Sat, Oct 06, 2007, 11:00 am PDT

Ummm....this is a BIRTHDAY CAKE!! Aren't children allowed to have some sugar on their birthday?? Everyone needs to calm down.

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27. Posted by Kate E on Sat, Oct 06, 2007, 11:00 am PDT

I hate when they don't post calories per serving!

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28. Posted by Rob S on Sat, Oct 06, 2007, 11:00 am PDT

This looks like an excelent recipe for any body that wants to bake somthing that didn't come in a ready mix box and spend some time with the kids. Seriously why do people have to nit pick these things?

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29. Posted by Meredith44 on Sat, Oct 06, 2007, 11:01 am PDT

Considering I made a batch of raspberry thumbprint cookies from scratch with a group of two-year-olds, (I helped mix and read the recipe to them, but they pretty much did the rest), I don't think a child has to be very old to cook from scratch. If this recipe introduces kids to the joys of cooking, great. (I probably won't be using it, though as it is a little bit too unhealthy to pass muster for my class.)

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30. Posted by Onkar Deep S on Sat, Oct 06, 2007, 11:02 am PDT

This is a good recipe, but I think missing two important points: 1. There is no mention of what to do with the eggs :) 2. A really important aspect of baking is how to check when the batter is actually ready to go into the oven. That should definitely have been mentioned, especially since this is targeting first time bakers. Just my 2 cents. Thanks, - Onkar

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