Description
Looking for the best yellow sheet cake with chocolate frosting recipe? This one is quick, easy, and so nostalgic perfect for simple dessert ideas! Whether you’re after a classic birthday cake or an easy crowd-pleaser, this cake delivers every time. Great for celebrations, potlucks, and sweet cravings. Save this easy sheet cake recipe for your next baking day!
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F; grease and flour a 9×13-inch pan.
- Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
- Cream butter and sugar until fluffy; add eggs one at a time, then vanilla.
- Add dry ingredients alternately with milk; mix until combined.
- Pour into pan; bake 30–35 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool completely on a wire rack.
- Heat cream until simmering; pour over chocolate chips; let sit, then stir smooth.
- Beat in powdered sugar and salt until fluffy.
- Spread frosting on cooled cake; slice and serve.
Notes
- Add raspberry jam under frosting for a surprise layer.
- Top with sprinkles or nuts for extra fun.
- Cool cake fully before frosting to avoid melting.
- Serve with ice cream for a classic combo.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American