BONNIE BUTTER CAKE WITH FRENCH SILK FROSTING

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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

CAKE INGREDIENTS:
2/3 c butter, softened
1 3/4 c sugar
3 eggs
1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
2 3/4 c all-purpose flour
2 1/2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
1 1/4 c whole milk
FRENCH SILK FROSTING:
2 2/3 c confectioners' sugar
2/3 c butter, softened
2 oz melted unsweetened chocolate (cooled)
3/4 tsp vanilla extract
2 Tbsp milk

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.

kalkidan zimbelachew
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This cake was delicious! The cake was moist and fluffy, and the frosting was rich and creamy. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Subham rai Subham rai
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This cake was so easy to make and it turned out so well! The frosting was a bit too sweet for my taste, but the cake itself was perfect.


Lilian Karuga
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This cake was a bit dry, but the frosting was delicious.


Gabriel Blakely
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I made this cake for my daughter's birthday and she loved it! The cake was so moist and fluffy, and the frosting was so rich and creamy. It was the perfect birthday cake.


Markeith Johnson
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This cake was delicious! The frosting was so rich and creamy, and the cake was moist and fluffy. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Rai Nadeem
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I've made this cake several times and it always turns out perfect. It's the perfect cake for any occasion.


Rochelle Jones
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This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good.


Survivio Legend
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This cake was amazing! It was the perfect combination of moist and fluffy, and the frosting was rich and creamy. I will definitely be making this again.


O.D.D.K monsur
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I'm not a big fan of cake, but this one was really good. The frosting was especially delicious.


Blessing Ngozi
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This cake was delicious! The cake was moist and fluffy, and the frosting was rich and creamy. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Shhehroz Khan
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This cake was so easy to make and it turned out so well! The frosting was a bit too sweet for my taste, but the cake itself was perfect.


Afifah Hasan
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This cake was a little dry, but the frosting was delicious.


OLATUNDE MOTORO
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I made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! The cake was moist and fluffy, and the frosting was rich and creamy. It was the perfect birthday cake.


Rekha Godar
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This cake was amazing! It was so moist and fluffy, and the frosting was so rich and creamy. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Christiaan Van Der Merwe
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This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good. The frosting was very rich and creamy.


MD RIYAD HOSSAIN
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I followed the recipe exactly and the cake turned out perfectly. It was so moist and fluffy, and the frosting was rich and creamy. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Patricia Longoli
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This cake was delicious! The frosting was rich and creamy, and the cake was moist and fluffy. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Mduduzi Mokhemisa
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I've made this cake several times and it always turns out perfect. The recipe is easy to follow and the cake is always a crowd-pleaser.


mesu farhan
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This cake was a hit at my dinner party! The French silk frosting was the perfect complement to the moist and fluffy cake. I will definitely be making this again.