Yellow Cake with Chocolate Frosting
Experience the delightful combination of fluffy yellow cake and rich chocolate frosting that brings joy to any occasion. This classic dessert is a crowd-pleaser, perfect for birthdays, anniversaries, or simply brightening your day. With its golden hue and velvety topping, this cake not only looks stunning but tastes heavenly. Easy to make and customizable, it’s an invitation to create sweet memories around your dining table.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup whole milk (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder (for frosting)
- 3 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder; set aside.
- Cream softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (3-5 minutes).
- Beat in eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually add dry ingredients alternately with milk until just combined.
- Divide batter into prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- For the frosting, whip cocoa powder, powdered sugar, butter, and heavy cream until fluffy.
- Once cakes are cooled, frost between layers and cover the top and sides.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 36g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 65mg