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National Chocolate Cake Day: Multi-Generational Treats & History

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National Chocolate Cake Day: Multi-Generational Treats & History

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National Chocolate Cake Day: Multi-Generational Treats & History
Although the recipe below is perfect for a small cake, it covers only the top of the cake. On the birthday pictured, young Michael insisted that we make half a recipe more and ice the cake lavishly. TINKY WEISBLAT / For the Recorder

Cream Cheese Frosting

This recipe is perfect for a small cake, though it typically only covers the top. As the story goes,on one birthday festivity,young Michael requested a more generous application,prompting a doubled batch of frosting!

Ingredients:
4 ounces (1/2 brick) cream cheese,at room temperature

1/4 cup (1/2 stick) sweet butter,at room temperature

Confectioner’s sugar to taste (approximately 1 cup)

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions:

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