Description
Indulge in the nostalgic flavors of this yellow cake topped with rich chocolate frosting. Its soft, buttery texture and sweet chocolate icing make it the perfect dessert for any occasion—from birthdays to casual Tuesday treats. Easy to prepare, this cake will fill your kitchen with warmth and delightful aromas, creating cherished memories with every slice.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs (room temperature)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3 cups powdered sugar (sifted)
- 1/4 cup heavy cream or milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In another bowl, cream together butter and sugar until fluffy (3-5 minutes). Add eggs one at a time with vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix in dry ingredients alternating with milk until smooth—avoid overmixing.
- Divide batter between pans and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cakes cool in pans for about 10 minutes before transferring them to wire racks.
- For frosting, beat cocoa powder and powdered sugar; add heavy cream and vanilla until creamy. Frost cooled cakes generously.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg