Description
Indulge in the nostalgia of classic baking with this delectable yellow cake topped with rich chocolate frosting. Each slice boasts a fluffy texture and a sweet, buttery flavor that will transport you back to joyful celebrations. Perfect for birthdays or just a sweet treat at home, this easy recipe ensures success even for novice bakers. A delightful combination of golden layers and creamy chocolate icing makes this cake an instant crowd-pleaser. Get ready to impress your family and friends with a dessert that’s both visually stunning and irresistibly delicious!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder (for frosting)
- 2 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
- ½ cup unsalted butter (for frosting)
- ¼ cup heavy cream (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Add softened butter; mix until crumbly.
- Beat in eggs one at a time along with milk and vanilla until smooth.
- Divide batter between pans and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- For the frosting, whip together cocoa powder, powdered sugar, butter, and heavy cream until fluffy.
- Once cakes are completely cooled, frost between the layers and on top.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg