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A single bite of Yellow Cake with Chocolate Frosting on a fork.

Yellow Sheet Cake with Chocolate Frosting

A simple Yellow Sheet Cake is moist and full of flavor. This sheet cake is perfect for feeding a crowd and will be the hit of any party!
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword Homemade Birthday Cake, Homemade Desserts, Yellow Cake, Yellow Sheeet Cake, Yellow Sheet Cake with Chcolate Frosting
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cool 20 minutes
Servings 25 servings
Calories 434 kcal
Susanne Susanne

Ingredients

Ingredients for Yellow Sheet Cake:

  • 4 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ tablespoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 ¼ cups granulated sugar
  • 1 ¼ cups butter softened
  • 6 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups whole milk
  • Yellow Food Coloring optional (see notes)

Ingredients for Chocolate Frosting:

  • 1 ¼ cups butter softened
  • 4 ½ cups powdered sugar
  • ¾ cup cocoa powder
  • ¾ cup whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt
  • Sprinkles optional

Instructions

Instructions for Yellow Sheet Cake:

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease a 13x18-inch half baking sheet pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the granulated sugar and softened butter until light and fluffy. This can be done with an electric mixer or by hand using a wooden spoon.
  4. Beat in the eggs, two at a time, ensuring the eggs are fully incorporated before adding the next two. Be sure to scrape down the sides as necessary. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared baking sheet, spreading it evenly. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool completely in the sheet on a wire rack.
  8. Once the cake has cooled, evenly spread the chocolate frosting and top with sprinkles, if desired.

Instructions for Chocolate Frosting:

  1. While the cake is cooling, prepare the chocolate frosting. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy. In a separate bowl, combine the powdered sugar and cocoa powder.
  2. Into the butter, gradually add the powdered sugar and cocoa powder mixture, alternating with the milk. Mix in the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt. Beat until the frosting is smooth and fluffy.

Recipe Notes

If desired, add a 1-2 drops of yellow food coloring to achieve a vibrant yellow color.
It's best to stick with all-purpose flour for this recipe as it provides the right structure and texture for the cake.

Nutritional information is estimated. Amounts will vary based on ingredient choices and serving sizes.

Nutrition Facts
Yellow Sheet Cake with Chocolate Frosting
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 434 Calories from Fat 189
% Daily Value*
Fat 21g32%
Saturated Fat 13g81%
Trans Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 5g
Cholesterol 91mg30%
Sodium 265mg12%
Potassium 190mg5%
Carbohydrates 60g20%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 40g44%
Protein 5g10%
Vitamin A 660IU13%
Calcium 77mg8%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.