Gold Cake with Easy Fudge Frosting
Indulge in the timeless elegance of a homemade *Gold Cake with Easy Fudge Frosting*! This rich, buttery dessert features a perfectly moist and tender vanilla cake, made from scratch with simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, creamy butter, and whole milk. The crowning glory is the silky fudge frosting, crafted with melted butter, cocoa powder, and powdered sugar for a decadent chocolate finish that’s as easy to make as it is irresistible. Ready in just under an hour, this cake is perfect for celebrations or casual gatherings, and it serves 12 with generous slices of pure delight. Whether you’re a baking beginner or a seasoned pro, this recipe is sure to become a favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1.75 cups granulated sugar
- 4 units large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup whole milk
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter (for frosting)
- 0.5 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 0.25 cup whole milk (for frosting)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans or line them with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Then mix in the vanilla extract.
Reduce the mixer speed to low and alternately add the dry ingredients and milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans and smooth the tops with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean.
Remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then transfer the cakes to a wire rack to cool completely.
To make the frosting, melt the butter in a medium saucepan over low heat. Stir in the cocoa powder until smooth.
Remove from heat and gradually whisk in the powdered sugar and milk alternately, until smooth and creamy. Stir in the vanilla extract.
Once the cakes are completely cooled, place one cake layer on a serving plate and spread a generous amount of frosting on top.
Place the second cake layer on top and spread the remaining frosting over the sides and top of the cake.
Slice, serve, and enjoy your Gold Cake with Easy Fudge Frosting!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
607 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 28.2 g | 36% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.1 g | 86% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 129 mg | 43% | |
| Sodium | 187 mg | 8% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 86.7 g | 32% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.4 g | 16% | |
| Total Sugars | 60.4 g | ||
| Protein | 7.7 g | 15% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.0 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 59 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 2.0 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 205 mg | 4% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
