OLD-FASHIONED YELLOW CAKE WITH CHOCOLATE ICING

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When I first got married, my husband told me that his favorite cake was a simple yellow cake with chocolate icing. I wanted to make a birthday cake for him from scratch, and this was the result. He never would eat a box cake again! This is especially nice with a tall glass of milk.

Provided by JackieOhNo

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 1 8-inch cake

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup vegetable shortening
1 cup granulated sugar
1 whole egg
3 egg yolks
1 1/2 cups sifted cake flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 pinch salt
1/2 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
3 egg whites
3 ounces unsweetened chocolate
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1/2 cup unsalted butter, cut into 8 pieces
1 egg yolk, beaten
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla

Steps:

  • To make cake, preheat oven to 350°F
  • In a large bowl, beat shortening until light.
  • Slowly beat in sugar.
  • Add egg and egg yolks, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • Sift flour with baking powder and salt.
  • Add to batter in 3 parts, alternating with 3 parts milk.
  • Stir in vanilla.
  • Beat egg whites until stiff.
  • Fold into batter.
  • Pour batter into two buttered and floured 8-inch round cake pans.
  • Bake for about 25 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
  • Cool on a wire rack before icing.
  • To make icing, in top of a double boiler over simmering water, melt chocolate and stir in condensed milk. Beat until smooth.
  • Stir in butter, one piece at a time, stirring after each addition. Stir in egg yolk and vanilla. Beat until smooth and thick. (If the icing becomes too thick, thin with a little hot water.).

Lisa Drioli
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This cake is a great value for the price.


Jeremiah Byrant
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Not a fan of the texture of this cake.


Janka Kandracova
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This cake is a bit too sweet for my taste.


Waiba king
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This cake is a little time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. The end result is a moist and delicious cake that everyone will love.


Diann Rodriguez
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This cake is perfect for any occasion. I've made it for birthdays, potlucks, and even just to have on hand for dessert. It's always a hit!


Kaytie Manns
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I'm not a baker, but this recipe was easy to follow and the cake turned out great. I'll definitely be making this again.


Annie White
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This cake is a great base for other recipes. I've used it to make tres leches cake and it was amazing!


Wyoma K Webb
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Not a fan of the icing.


Waqas Mian
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This cake was a bit too dry for my taste.


Assaful islam
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A classic cake that everyone will love.


Charley Cervantes
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Perfect cake for a birthday party.


Md: Foysal Uddin Rana
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Delicious!


Sj Jannat
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This cake is so moist and fluffy! The chocolate icing is the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Subhan Malik
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Not a fan of this recipe. The cake was bland and the icing was too sweet. I wouldn't recommend this recipe to anyone.


Fancy Milton
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The cake was a little dry, but the icing was amazing. I would try this recipe again, but I would add some extra moisture to the cake batter.


James Russ
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Easy to follow recipe that yielded a delicious cake. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the icing was rich and decadent. I would recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a classic yellow cake.


Atif Ak
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Followed the recipe to the letter and it turned out perfectly. The cake was light and airy, and the icing was smooth and creamy. A classic recipe that I will definitely make again.


Complex Fighter
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This cake was a hit at my party! It was moist and fluffy, and the chocolate icing was rich and creamy. I'll definitely be making this again.