How to decorate a birthday cake (Video)

Ingredients:

For the vanilla cake:

• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 12 Tbs. (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room
    temperature
• 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 3 eggs
• 1 1/3 cups milk

For the chocolate frosting:

• 1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
• 4 Tbs. (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, at room
    temperature
• 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, at room
    temperature
• 2 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons heavy cream
• Candies and sprinkles for decorating