Yellow cake with chocolate frosting is a classic, timeless dessert that brings together the light, buttery flavor of yellow cake with the rich, creamy goodness of chocolate frosting. This fluffy, moist cake has a tender crumb that pairs perfectly with the decadent, smooth chocolate frosting, making it the ultimate crowd-pleaser for birthdays, celebrations, or any occasion. Simple yet indulgent, this homemade version takes you back to nostalgic cake flavors, offering a satisfying balance of sweetness and texture that¡¯s sure to delight everyone.
INGREDIENTS:
For the Yellow Cake:
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? 2 ? cups all-purpose flour
? 2 ? tsp baking powder
? ? tsp salt
? 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
? 1 ? cups granulated sugar
? 4 large eggs
? 1 tsp vanilla extract
? 1 cup whole milk
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For the Chocolate Frosting:
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? ? cup unsalted butter, softened
? 2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
? 3 cups powdered sugar
? 1/3 cup milk
? 1 tsp vanilla extract
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INSTRUCTIONS:
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1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350¡ãF (175¡ãC). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans, then set them aside.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
3. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes. Add the eggs,
one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
4. Add Dry Ingredients and Milk: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture in three parts, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending
with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined.
5. Bake the Cakes: Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and smooth the tops. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the
center comes out clean. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
6. Make the Chocolate Frosting: In a medium bowl, beat the softened butter until smooth. Add the cocoa powder and beat until combined. Gradually add the
powdered sugar, alternating with the milk, and beat until the frosting is smooth and fluffy. Stir in the vanilla extract.
7. Assemble the Cake: Once the cakes are completely cool, spread a layer of chocolate frosting on top of one cake layer. Place the second layer on top
and frost the entire cake with the remaining frosting.
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Enjoy this delightful Yellow Cake with Chocolate Frosting, perfect for any celebration or as a comforting, homemade dessert!
