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Yellow Sheet Cake With Chocolate Frosting

A classic yellow sheet cake topped with rich chocolate frosting. Perfect for any occasion!
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 450 kcal

Ingredients 

Cake Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1.5 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2.5 teaspoon baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt

Frosting Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 3.5 cups powdered sugar
  • 0.75 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 0.5 cup whole milk
  • 2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla.
  3. Combine the flour, baking powder, and salt; add to the creamed mixture alternately with the milk. Beat well. Pour batter into the prepared pan.
  4. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool.
  5. To make the frosting: In a medium bowl, beat the butter until creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar, cocoa powder, milk, and vanilla. Beat until smooth and fluffy. Spread over the cooled cake.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 100mg | Sodium: 300mg | Potassium: 150mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 40g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Cake, Chocolate Frosting
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