Yellow Pound Cake With Chocolate Frosting
A moist and buttery yellow pound cake topped with fluffy chocolate frosting. Rich, simple, and perfect for any occasion—from weeknight cravings to birthday celebrations.
Ingredients
For the Yellow Pound Cake:
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup whole milk
For the Chocolate Frosting:
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 3 ½ cups powdered sugar
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch cake or bundt pan.
- Cream butter and sugar in a large bowl for 3–4 minutes until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each. Stir in vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Add dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with milk—start and end with the flour mix.
- Add dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with milk—start and end with the flour mix. Pour batter into the pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- Beat softened butter until smooth and creamy. Sift in powdered sugar and cocoa powder, then mix on low until combined. Add heavy cream and vanilla extract gradually.