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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[email protected]I love how moist and fluffy this cake is. It's the perfect cake for any occasion.
vivian porter
[email protected]This cake is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I've made it for birthdays, potlucks, and even just for a snack.
Chester Begay
[email protected]I made this cake for my husband's birthday and he was so happy! He said it was the best cake he's ever had.
Tracy Paulsen
[email protected]This cake was a bit too dense for my taste, but the frosting was delicious.
Ahmed Milla
[email protected]I've tried many yellow sheet cake recipes, but this one is by far the best. It's so moist and flavorful.
Dowlot Khan
[email protected]This cake is the perfect dessert for any occasion. It's easy to make and it always turns out delicious.
Humera Saeed
[email protected]I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!
Ellen Sesi
[email protected]This cake is so moist and delicious! I've made it several times and it's always a hit.
SM Shimul
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and my cake turned out dry. I'm not sure what went wrong.
Abraham Magero
[email protected]This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved it.
Alauddin Vai
[email protected]I love this recipe! The cake is moist and fluffy, and the frosting is rich and creamy. It's the perfect cake for any occasion.
Md Sahib
[email protected]This cake is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.
Lady b Touch
[email protected]I made this cake for my son's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best cake he's ever had.
Opeyemi Awokunle
[email protected]This cake was delicious! The yellow cake was moist and flavorful, and the chocolate frosting was rich and decadent. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Jenna Coolgirl
[email protected]I've made this cake several times and it always turns out perfect. It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Sagardiwana Official
[email protected]This yellow sheet cake with chocolate frosting was a hit at my party! It was moist and fluffy, and the frosting was rich and creamy. I will definitely be making this again.