Classic Yellow Cake with Chocolate Frosting Recipe

This slice of homemade yellow cake with chocolate frosting is the ultimate comfort dessert. Moist, tender, and fluffy, paired with creamy chocolate frosting, it’s perfect for birthdays, holidays, or any sweet occasion.

Ingredients

For the Yellow Cake

  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup whole milk

For the Chocolate Frosting

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 ½ cups powdered sugar
  • ½ cup unsweetened cocoa