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Yellow Birthday Cake with Milk Chocolate Frosting Recipe

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This nostalgic Yellow Birthday Cake with Milk Chocolate Frosting is a classic American dessert perfect for celebrations. Moist and tender with a subtle vanilla flavor, this buttery cake is complemented by a rich and creamy chocolate buttercream frosting, making it an irresistible treat for any special occasion.

Ingredients

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Cake Ingredients

  • 4 Large Eggs
  • 2/3 cup Whole Milk or Buttermilk
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 2 1/4 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 1/2 cups Granulated Sugar
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 cup Butter, softened and cut into cubes
  • 2 Tablespoons Vegetable Oil
  • 1/3 cup Instant Vanilla Pudding Mix (Dry)

Chocolate Buttercream Frosting

  • 1 1/2 cups Butter, softened
  • 1 cup Cocoa Powder
  • 5 cups Powdered Sugar
  • 1/3 cup Heavy Cream (or Half & Half or Milk)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it’s at the perfect temperature for baking the cakes evenly.
  2. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a small bowl, whisk together the eggs, whole milk (or buttermilk), and vanilla extract until well blended.
  3. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a standing mixer, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Mix briefly to distribute the ingredients evenly.
  4. Incorporate Butter: Beat the softened butter cubes into the dry mixture one piece at a time. Continue beating until the texture resembles coarse crumbs.
  5. Add Wet Ingredients and Oil: Pour in half of the egg-milk mixture along with the oil into the flour and butter mixture. Beat until the batter becomes light and fluffy.
  6. Finish Batter: Add the remaining egg-milk mixture and the instant vanilla pudding mix. Mix just until all ingredients are combined, taking care not to overmix.
  7. Prepare Pans: Scrape down the sides of the bowl with a spatula to ensure everything is incorporated. Grease two 9-inch or three 8-inch cake pans and evenly divide the batter. Smooth the tops using a spatula.
  8. Bake the Cakes: Bake in the preheated oven for 16-22 minutes. The baking time varies depending on the thickness of the cake layers—thinner layers need less time, thicker layers a bit more. Cakes are done when a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  9. Cool and Remove: Allow the cakes to cool completely. Run a knife around the edges to loosen, then invert onto a wire rack.
  10. Prepare Chocolate Buttercream Frosting: In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter, cocoa powder, powdered sugar, and heavy cream until the mixture is light, fluffy, and spreadable. Adjust cream quantity if necessary to achieve desired consistency.
  11. Frost the Cake: Once the cake layers are fully cooled and removed from the pans, spread the chocolate buttercream evenly between layers and over the top and sides of the cake.
  12. Decorate: Finish by decorating with chocolate shavings, chocolate chips, sprinkles, M&M’s, or any favorite toppings to add a festive touch.

Notes

  • This recipe yields two 9-inch cake layers or three thinner 8-inch cake layers. Adjust baking times accordingly.
  • The cake tastes even better the next day when covered, allowing flavors to meld.
  • Nutrition information provided is an approximation and can vary based on ingredient brands and measurements.

Keywords: yellow cake, birthday cake, chocolate buttercream frosting, classic cake, celebration dessert

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