Hazelnut Marble Cake with Tangerine and Chocolate Buttercream “Baby” Cake This week was very special for me, so I had to make this very special True Birthday Cake- Welcome Hudson! I became an aunt for the first time as Hudson was born very late Wednesday night. My brother (Hudson’s father), Ivan pointed out earlier in the day that Dirty Laundry Kitchen should probably celebrate this news as well. He recommended a variation on the marble cake that my mother often made for our birthdays to celebrate Hudson’s real birthday. I made two small cakes in a heart-shaped silicon mold in honor of his tiny size. I updated the marble cake with some hazelnut flour to up the ante on richness and moistness. I used some tangerine buttercream for the center and just added chocolate to the tangerine buttercream for the outer layer of frosting. This created a layered flavor effect that was really special. Just like Hudson. But even if you don’t have a new baby joining your family anytime soon, I know that my True Birthday Cake- Welcome Hudson! cake would also be a great birthday cake for all loved ones. Congrats Britt and Ivan and I can’t wait … Continue reading →