Imagine sinking your fork into a slice of pure golden happiness - a classic yellow cake so moist and tender it practically melts in your mouth, topped with rich, velvety chocolate icing that promises to transport you to dessert heaven! This Beaverville Yellow Cake isn't just a recipe; it's a nostalgic journey back to grandma's kitchen, where every bite tells a story of comfort, love, and irresistible sweetness.
Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Total Time: 50 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 1 cake
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup milk
- 3 ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp salt
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup chocolate icing
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan or line it with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- In a medium mixing bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside the dry ingredients.
- In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Add eggs one at a time to the butter-sugar mixture, beating well after each addition. Ensure each egg is fully incorporated before adding the next.
- Mix in the vanilla extract, blending thoroughly.
- Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, alternating with milk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined.
- Pour the cake batter into the prepared cake pan, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
- Carefully turn out the cake onto a wire cooling rack and allow it to cool completely.
- Once cooled, spread the chocolate icing evenly over the top and sides of the cake using an offset spatula.
- Slice, serve, and enjoy your Beaverville Yellow Cake with Chocolate Icing!
Tips
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for the most even mixing and best texture.
- Don't overmix the batter - mix just until ingredients are combined to keep the cake tender.
- Use fresh baking powder to ensure the cake rises properly and has a light, fluffy texture.
- Check the cake's doneness by inserting a toothpick - it should come out clean with just a few moist crumbs.
- Allow the cake to cool completely before icing to prevent the chocolate from melting or sliding off.
- For extra richness, you can brush the layers with a simple syrup before adding icing to lock in moisture.
- Use an offset spatula for smooth, professional-looking icing application.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 380kcal
Carbohydrates: 52g
Protein: 5g
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 11g
Cholesterol: 95mg
