Jul 14 2026
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Chocolate Frosted Yellow Cake Recipe

Time1h
Serves12

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Ingredients

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Cake Batter

Method

Cake Preparation

  1. 1

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.

  2. 2

    Mix Dry Ingredients

    In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.

  3. 3

    Cream Butter

    In another mixing bowl, cream the softened butter using an electric mixer until smooth and fluffy.

  4. 4

    Add Eggs and Vanilla

    Add the eggs one at a time to the butter mixture, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.

  5. 5

    Combine Mixtures

    Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.

  6. 6

    Pour Batter into Pans

    Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared cake pans. Smooth the tops with a spatula.

  7. 7

    Bake the Cakes

    Place the pans in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

  8. 8

    Cool the Cakes

    Once baked, remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then, transfer to wire racks to cool completely.

Chocolate Frosting Preparation

  1. 9

    Mix Cocoa and Butter

    In a mixing bowl, combine the cocoa powder and softened butter. Mix until well blended.

  2. 10

    Add Powdered Sugar and Milk

    Gradually add the powdered sugar, alternating with the milk, mixing well after each addition until you reach a smooth consistency.

  3. 11

    Add Vanilla

    Stir in the vanilla extract until fully incorporated.

Assembly

  1. 12

    Frost the Cake

    Once the cakes are completely cool, place one layer on a serving plate. Spread a generous amount of chocolate frosting on top. Place the second layer on top and frost the top and sides of the cake.

  2. 13

    Serve and Enjoy

    Slice the cake and serve it to your guests. Enjoy your delicious Chocolate Frosted Yellow Cake!

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