Yellow Cake with Chocolate Frosting
Indulge in the ultimate comfort dessert with this yellow cake topped with luscious chocolate frosting. With its fluffy texture and rich flavor, this cake is perfect for any celebration or just a sweet treat on a regular day. Easy to bake and beautifully presented, it promises to bring smiles and joy to your gatherings.
- 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 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ½ cup cocoa powder (for frosting)
- 2 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
- ¼ cup heavy cream (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- Cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (3-4 minutes).
- Beat in eggs one at a time along with vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt; gradually mix into the wet ingredients alternating with milk.
- Divide batter evenly between prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- For frosting, beat together softened butter and cocoa powder, then gradually add powdered sugar and heavy cream until smooth.
- Assemble the cake by layering with frosting between the cakes and on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 45g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 75mg