One of my husband's favorite cakes is a butter cake with chocolate frosting. In fact, it's pretty much a favorite with just about everyone. I have to say, though, a yellow cake mix just doesn't have the same "pure" flavor that a homemade one does. So, when I make this, I always make it from scratch. This is one of the best...
Provided by Angela (Grammy) Derby
Categories Cakes
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 350' F. ease and flour baking pan, 13x9x2" or two 9" or three 8" round pans.
- 2. In large mixing bowl, beat butter, sugar, eggs and vanilla until fluffy. Continue beating for 5 minutes on high speed, scraping bowl occasionally.
- 3. Combine flour, baking powder and salt in a separate bowl; add to butter mixture alternately with milk. Pour into pans.
- 4. Bake oblong for 45-50 minutes, layers 30-35 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool.
- 5. Frost with French Silk Frosting or your favorite chocolate frosting recipe.
- 6. In small mixer bowl, blend sugar, butter, chocolate and vanilla on low speed. Gradually add milk; beat until smooth and fluffy. Makes enough frosting for two 9" layers or three 8" layers. Variation: This cake is also delicious with a lemon frosting.
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Raudel Villela
[email protected]This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good.
Jessie Guerrier
[email protected]This cake is so delicious! I will definitely be making it again.
Miracle Mimi
[email protected]I made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! It was the perfect combination of moist cake and creamy frosting.
Ashrafun Nahar
[email protected]This cake was a disaster! The cake was dry and crumbly, and the frosting was too runny. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what went wrong.
Mohamad Dqd
[email protected]The cake was easy to make and turned out great! The frosting was a little too sweet for my taste, but I would definitely make this cake again.
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[email protected]This cake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. The end result is a beautiful and delicious cake that's perfect for special occasions.
Kami Rao
[email protected]I've made this cake several times now and it's always a hit. It's the perfect cake for potlucks and bake sales.
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[email protected]This cake is perfect for any occasion. It's moist, delicious, and the frosting is to die for.
Clara Paul
[email protected]This cake was a disappointment. It was dry and bland.
Isaiah Ngetich
[email protected]This cake was easy to make and turned out great!
Tina Richardson
[email protected]This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good.
Chizzy Sophie
[email protected]This cake is so delicious! I will definitely be making it again.
Alamgir Nissan
[email protected]I made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! It was the perfect combination of moist cake and creamy frosting.
Rajesh Khatri
[email protected]This cake was a disaster! The cake was dry and crumbly, and the frosting was too runny. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what went wrong.
Hangu Lala
[email protected]The cake was easy to make and turned out great! The frosting was a little too sweet for my taste, but I would definitely make this cake again.
Jena Mide
[email protected]This cake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. The end result is a beautiful and delicious cake that's perfect for special occasions.
Lebogang Mphoza
[email protected]I've made this cake several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The cake is light and fluffy, and the frosting is rich and creamy. It's the perfect cake for any occasion.
Joe Prince
[email protected]This cake was a hit at my party! It was so moist and delicious, and the frosting was to die for. I will definitely be making this again.