YELLOW SHEET CAKE WITH CHOCOLATE FROSTING
This is the kind of dessert worth dreaming about: a buttery yellow cake topped with a chocolate-sour cream frosting, made doubly rich with cocoa powder and melted chocolate. The batter may seem thin when you spread it in the pan, but, once baked, it rises to perfection. It's not a towering, lofty cake - it's not meant to be - but when it's covered with a generous layer of frosting, it makes for the ideal cake-to-icing ratio. For a perfect cake, make sure designated "room temperature" ingredients truly are; this helps ensure that the batter is fully incorporated so the cake bakes evenly.
Provided by Erin Jeanne McDowell
Categories cakes, dessert
Time 45m
Yield One 9-by-13-inch cake
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Lightly grease a 9-by-13-inch pan with nonstick spray. Heat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Make the cake: In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream the butter and sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy, 4 to 5 minutes. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then the egg yolk, scraping the sides of the bowl after each addition. Mix on medium speed until fully incorporated, about 1 minute. Add the vanilla extract and mix to combine, 15 to 30 seconds.
- In a medium bowl, whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt to combine. Add about 1/3 of the flour mixture to the mixer and mix on low speed until incorporated, about 30 seconds. Add about half the milk and mix on low speed until incorporated, about 15 seconds more. Repeat with another batch of flour mixture, the remaining milk, then the remaining flour mixture until fully incorporated.
- Transfer the batter to the prepared pan and spread in an even layer. Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the cake is golden and separating from the pan at the edges, 30 to 35 minutes. Cool completely.
- Meanwhile, make the frosting: Add the butter to the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment and beat on medium speed until light and fluffy, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove the bowl from the electric mixer, and sift the confectioners' sugar and cocoa into the bowl with the butter. Stir with a spatula a few times to incorporate slightly. Return the bowl to the mixer and beat on medium speed until smooth and uniform in color, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the sour cream and melted chocolate and mix on low speed until combined, about 30 seconds. Add the vanilla and salt and mix to combine.
- Spread the frosting on the cooled cake in an even layer. Garnish with sprinkles, if desired.
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Imad Iqbal
[email protected]This is one of my favorite recipes. It's always a hit with my friends and family.
Widno Mitial
[email protected]My family loves this cake. They always ask me to make it for special occasions.
tali babs
[email protected]This cake is perfect for any occasion. I've made it for birthdays, holidays, and even just because I wanted a sweet treat.
Ryan McKenzie
[email protected]The yellow cake is so moist and fluffy. It's the perfect base for the chocolate frosting.
Don't Stop
[email protected]I love the chocolate frosting on this cake. It's so rich and creamy.
Wania
[email protected]This cake is a classic for a reason. It's simple, delicious, and always a crowd-pleaser.
Shosen Emam
[email protected]I was hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of sheet cakes, but I'm so glad I did. This cake is amazing! It's so moist and flavorful.
Cullen Goodrich
[email protected]I love that this recipe is so easy to follow. I'm not a very experienced baker, but I was able to make this cake without any problems.
Bunny Wilson
[email protected]I used this recipe to make a graduation cake for my son and it turned out beautifully. The yellow and chocolate colors were perfect and the cake was so delicious.
jacob emmanuel
[email protected]This cake was an absolute hit at my daughter's birthday party. The kids loved the chocolate frosting and the yellow cake was so moist and fluffy.
INSTANT FAX
[email protected]This sheet cake recipe never disappoints! I love the rich and moist texture of the cake and the sweet, creamy chocolate frosting. It's perfect for any occasion.