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Single Layer Yellow Cake With Chocolate Frosting
When you want something sweet, but you don't need a large dessert, this yellow cake with chocolate frosting is a perfect option.
Prep Time
15
minutes
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Cook Time
25
minutes
mins
Total Time
40
minutes
mins
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Diet:
Vegetarian
Servings:
8
servings
Calories:
428
kcal
Author:
Nicole Durham
Cost:
Recipe $3.75 / Serving $0.47
Equipment
Mixing Bowls
Measuring Cups
Measuring Spoons
Whisk
Electric Mixer
8 inch cake pans
Ingredients
Cake:
1 ¼
cup
all purpose flour
($0.16)
¾
cup
granulated sugar
($0.27)
½
teaspoon
baking soda
($0.01)
1
teaspoon
baking powder
($0.05)
¼
teaspoon
salt
($0.01)
1
large
egg
($0.15)
½
cup
milk
($0.10)
1
tablespoon
vanilla extract
($0.09)
½
cup
vegetable oil
($0.35)
½
cup
warm water
($0.00)
Chocolate Frosting:
¾
cup
heavy whipping cream
($1.49)
1
cup
milk chocolate chips
($1.07)
US Customary
-
Metric
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour or line with parchment paper, an 8" square or round pan. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder and salt.
Add egg, milk, vanilla and oil. Whisk together. Add warm water and whisk well until the batter is smooth. It will be runny but that's okay.
Pour batter into prepared pan. Tap the pan gently against the counter to release any air bubbles.
Bake cake for 25 to 28 minutes or until golden on top and a toothpick inserted in a few places comes out clean.
Cool cake completely before frosting.
Chocolate frosting
Heat the cream in a medium bowl in the microwave until almost boiling. 1-2 minutes
Add the chocolate chips and whisk until smooth and well combined.
Chill the mixture until it's cold.
Once it's chilled, whisk it on high speed until it's light and fluffy. Frost cake.
Notes
Cake Batter Mixing:
Avoid overmixing batter or using boiling water to prevent dense cake; aim for fluffy texture.
Cooling
: Let cake cool completely before frosting to prevent melting, and before storing in fridge to maintain texture.
Flavor Variation:
Add ¼ cup cocoa powder to turn yellow cake into chocolate flavored.
Storage
: Once frosted, store covered in fridge for 3-5 days. Best enjoyed fresh.
Nutrition
Serving:
1
serving
|
Calories:
428
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
44
g
|
Protein:
3
g
|
Fat:
27
g
|
Saturated Fat:
10
g
|
Polyunsaturated Fat:
8
g
|
Monounsaturated Fat:
5
g
|
Trans Fat:
0.1
g
|
Cholesterol:
50
mg
|
Sodium:
235
mg
|
Potassium:
53
mg
|
Fiber:
1
g
|
Sugar:
28
g
|
Vitamin A:
358
IU
|
Vitamin C:
0.1
mg
|
Calcium:
70
mg
|
Iron:
1
mg