Yellow Cake with Chocolate Frosting
Indulge in the nostalgic delight of a classic yellow cake topped with rich chocolate frosting. This dessert is perfect for any occasion, transforming simple moments into sweet memories. Its tender, buttery layers harmonize beautifully with luscious chocolate, making it a favorite for birthdays or just a well-deserved treat. With straightforward steps and accessible ingredients, even novice bakers can create this show-stopping cake to share and enjoy.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- ¼ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 9-inch round baking pans.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy (3-4 minutes).
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add the vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to the butter mixture alternating with milk, starting and ending with dry ingredients.
- Divide the batter between prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- While cooling, prepare the frosting by mixing cocoa powder, powdered sugar, butter, heavy cream, and vanilla until smooth.
- Once cooled, frost between layers and cover the top generously.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 92g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg