Simple Yellow Sheet Cake Recipe With Chocolate Frosting

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Sometimes don’t you just love a simple cake?  Especially one that is easy to make but really because it’s delicious.  If you don’t consider yourself a baker, don’t worry.  This Simple Yellow Sheet Cake Recipe with Chocolate Frosting is going to have you falling in love with baking and taste testing time and time again.

Everyone has a soft spot in their heart for cake, and this cake is about to take your breath away. Not only is it super tasty but it’s incredibly moist and fluffy as well. This is one homemade cake recipe that you’re never going to forget. Another idea for this cake, it’s great with strawberries and whipped cream.

There’s always the time and place for fancy cakes or desserts, but sometimes just a basic cake is best.

This reminds me of special treats my Mom would have sometimes when we got home from school.  And we always got to have a piece even before dinner.  What memories!

What is the difference between a sheet cake and a regular cake?

A regular cake is typically stacked layers, where a sheet cake is not. It’s long and usually rectangle in a 9″ x 13″ pan or glass casserole dish.  I normally leave these in the pan for serving as well.   

 

Why is my cake dry?

If you notice that your cake is dry after you get done baking it, it could be for a few different reasons. The first is that it might have been mixed too much, causing it to become overworked and therefore, dry. 

The second reason that your cake could be dry is that you baked it too long in the oven. Make certain that you’re paying attention to cook times and following them accordingly. 

Simple Yellow Sheet Cake Recipe With Chocolate Frosting

You’re going to love this simple cake recipe! 

Ingredients for cake:

• 1½ C unsalted butter, room temperature
• 1¼ C granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs, room temperature
• 2 tsp real vanilla extract
• 2 C all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp salt
• ¾ C whole milk 

 Ingredients for frosting:

• 1 C unsalted butter, room temperature
• ½ C cocoa powder
• 16-oz. powdered sugar sifted
• 1-2 Tbsp whole milk or cream
• 1 tsp real vanilla extract

 

Directions to make a homemade cake

Preheat oven to 350°F and grease or spray a 9″ x13″ pan with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside. 

Cream the butter and sugar in a large mixing bowl until well blended. 

Add in the eggs and vanilla and mix to combine.

Slowly mix in the dry ingredients and mix on low speed until just blended. 

Slowly mix in milk.

Pour the cake batter into the prepared pan and spread it out evenly with a spatula. Place in the preheated oven and bake for 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the middle of the cake comes out clean.

Remove from oven and cool completely before topping with your choice of frosting. Slice and serve immediately, if desired. Enjoy!

 

How to make homemade chocolate buttercream frosting

In a large mixing bowl,  cream butter with a mixer on med-high speed on low speed, add cocoa powder until well blended.

Add the powdered sugar a little at a time until all the sugar is combined.

Add vanilla,

Add milk a little at a time to reach desired consistency.

Turn the mixer on high and beat for 2 – 4 minutes.

 

Making this Simple Yellow Sheet Cake Recipe ahead of time

This cake would be great to make ahead of time and freeze BEFORE ADDING the frosting.  Wrap tightly and freeze flat. 

When ready to use, leave wrapped and place on countertop for about an hour.  You are then ready to frost.

 

 

Check out these other delicious dessert recipes as well:

COCOA RITZ PIE

GERMAN CHOCOLATE MINI TRIFLES

YOGURT BERRY CHEESECAKE PARFAITS

 

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