Chocolate Birthday Cake

• 8 tbsp (1 stick) butter, softened
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 None eggs
• 1 1/2 cups self-rising flour
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• None None White and semi-sweet chocolate, for decoration
• None None FOR THE CHOCOLATE ICING
• 4 tbsp (1/2 stick) butter, softened
• 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
• 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 tbsp milk

1. Preheat the oven to 350u0b0F. Grease a deep 8-inch round cake pan; line bottom with parchment paper.
2. Combine butter, vanilla extract, granulated sugar, eggs, 2/3 cup water and sifted flour and cocoa powder in large bowl. Beat on low speed with electric mixer until ingredients are combined.
3. Increase speed to medium. Beat about 4 mins or until mixture is smooth and paler in color. Pour mixture into prepared pan.
4. Bake about 1 hour until toothpick inserted into center comes out clean. Cool in pan 5 mins. Remove from pan; cool completely on wire rack.
5. For the chocolate icing, beat all ingredients in a medium bowl until light and fluffy. Spread cooled cake with icing.
6. Using vegetable peeler, peel sides of both chocolates to create curls. Sprinkle cake with chocolate curls.

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