Name: Glazed Chocolate Cake with Sprinkles
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 2 1/4 hr (includes cooling)
Yield: Makes1 (9-inch) cake
Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1/3 cup unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 stick unsalted butter, softened; 1 cup packed light brown sugar; 2 large eggs at room temperature 30 minutes; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 1 cup whole milk; 1/4 cup heavy cream; 3 1/2 oz bittersweet chocolate (not more than 60% cacao if marked), finely chopped; 2 teaspoons light corn syrup; Colorful confectionary sprinkles and/or nonpareils; a 9- by 2-inch round cake pan

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Glazed Chocolate Cake with SprinklesStephanie Foley

Alone, this cake is moist, tender, and elegant, the chocolate echoed by the glossy glaze. But let's put our cards on the table: The exuberant confetti of colorful sprinkles is what makes you want to dive right in. They're just so much fun. Indeed, this cake turns any meal into an occasion with a capital "o."

Cooks' note:

Cake can be made 2 days ahead and kept at room temperature (glaze will not remain shiny).

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