Ingredients

• 2 cups All-purpose flour
• 1 cup Sugar
• 2 tsp Baking powder
• 1/2 tsp Salt
• 1/2 cup (softened) Unsalted butter
• 2 large Eggs
• 1 tsp Vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup Milk
• 1/2 cup Dark chocolate chips
• 1 cup Whipped cream (for decorating)
• 2 tbsp Edible silver sprinkles (optional, for space theme)

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8-inch cake pan.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.

3. 3

   Add softened butter, eggs, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Beat until the mixture is smooth.

4. 4

   Gradually add the milk while mixing until the batter is fully combined and lump-free.

5. 5

   Melt the dark chocolate chips in the microwave (about 20-30 seconds), stirring until smooth.

6. 6

   Divide the cake batter into two parts. Stir the melted dark chocolate into one half of the batter, leaving the other half plain vanilla.

7. 7

   Pour the vanilla batter into one half of the prepared cake pan and the chocolate batter into the other half. Use a spatula to gently swirl the two together to create a unique space-inspired pattern.

8. 8

   Bake the cake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

9. 9

   Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

10. 10

    Once cooled, frost the top with whipped cream and add edible silver sprinkles for a space-inspired finish.

11. 11

    Slice and enjoy your Ilon Mask Cake!