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Yellow Cake With Chocolate Frosting

Yellow Cake With Chocolate Frosting Recipe

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 15 servings
Calories: 440
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/4 cup whole milk, plus more if needed
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch pan. Beat 3/4 cup butter and 1 1/2 cups sugar until pale and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
  2. Add 4 eggs one at a time, then beat in 2 tsp vanilla until smooth.
  3. Whisk 2 1/2 cups flour, 2 tsp baking powder, and 1/2 tsp salt. Add half to the butter mixture, mix on low, then add 1 cup milk. Add remaining flour mix and stir just until combined.
  4. Spread batter into the pan. Bake 30 to 35 minutes, until a toothpick has moist crumbs. Cool completely in the pan on a rack.
  5. Beat 1/2 cup butter, 3 cups powdered sugar, 1/2 cup cocoa, 1/4 cup milk, 1 tsp vanilla, and a pinch of salt until smooth. Spread over the cooled cake, then slice and serve.

Notes

The cake needs to cool for at least an hour before you frost it, so plan that time in. If the frosting firms up too much in the bowl, beat in a tablespoon of milk to loosen it again. For a deeper chocolate taste, use Dutch-process cocoa and add 1/2 teaspoon of espresso powder to the frosting.