Description
Indulge in the sweetness of this delightful yellow sheet cake topped with rich chocolate frosting. With its soft, buttery texture and vibrant color, this cake is perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or a cozy afternoon treat. Easy to make and irresistible in flavor, this dessert will bring joy to every occasion.
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 cocoa powder (for frosting)
- 3 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
- ½ cup heavy cream (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time along with vanilla extract; mix until smooth.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with wet mixture, alternating with milk.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- For frosting, mix cocoa powder, powdered sugar, heavy cream, and vanilla until smooth.
- Once the cake cools, frost generously and serve.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 59g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg