Our family never buys boxed chocolate cake mixes anymore. Feel free to share this low fat chocolate birthday cake recipe with all your loved ones. Go ahead - have a second piece and Happy Birthday!

This is a great recipe that makes a great cake. All you have to do is dump everything in the baking pan mix it together and bake. Easy and YUMMY!

1/2 cup butter1 cup granulated sugar2 eggs1 cup cream1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract2 1/2 cups flour1 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt6 ounces chocolate chipsCream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs and beat well. Mix in cream and vanilla extract.

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