Zoe Jazz

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“Your Daughter's Favorite Birthday Cake” by Zoe Jazz

Submitted to Contest #270

(CONTENT WARNING: DEATH OF A CHILD) For the cake:1 1/3 cups unbleached flour1 ¼ cups sugar1 ½ teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon baking soda½ cup dutch-processed cocoa powder½ teaspoon salt½ cup buttermilk½ cup vegetable oil2 teaspoons vanilla extract2 eggs1 cup decaf coffee, hot For the frosting:2 sticks unsalted butter, softened8 ounces cream cheese6 cups confectioners sugar½ cup dutch-processed cocoa powder½ cup decaf coffee, coldPinch of salt When your daughter asks for “the best cake ever” again, and even when she doesn’t ask for it—when...

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I am a queer author born, raised, and still living in Orlando, Florida. I have a beloved cat and a film degree, and I am a lover of heavy metal music, roller coasters, black coffee, and spicy food. https://www.zoe-jazz.com