๐ŸŽ‚ 1-2-3-4 Cake with Chocolate Frosting ๐Ÿซโœจ


This classic cake is named for its easy-to-remember ingredient proportions! With a moist and tender crumb topped with a luscious chocolate frosting๐Ÿ›’


๐Ÿ›’ Ingredients:

For the Cake:

  • ๐Ÿงˆ 1 cup butter, softened
  • ๐Ÿฅ„ 2 cups granulated sugar
  • ๐Ÿฅš 3 large eggs
  • ๐Ÿฅ› 1 cup milk
  • ๐Ÿฅ„ 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ๐Ÿž 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • ๐Ÿฅ„ 1 tbsp baking powder
  • ๐Ÿง‚ 1/2 tsp salt

For the Chocolate Frosting:

  • ๐Ÿงˆ 1/2 cup butter
  • ๐Ÿซ 2 cups powdered sugar
  • ๐Ÿฅ„ 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ๐Ÿฅ› 1/4 cup milk
  • ๐Ÿฅ„ 1 tsp vanilla extract

๐Ÿ”ฅ Instructions:

1๏ธโƒฃ Prepare the Cake

  1. Preheat your oven to 350ยฐF (175ยฐC). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread it evenly.
  7. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool completely in the pan.

2๏ธโƒฃ Make the Frosting

  1. In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over low heat.
  2. Remove from heat and whisk in the cocoa powder until smooth.
  3. Gradually add the powdered sugar, alternating with the milk, whisking until smooth and creamy.
  4. Stir in the vanilla extract.

3๏ธโƒฃ Assemble & Serve

  1. Once the cake has cooled, spread the chocolate frosting evenly over the top.
  2. Slice into squares and serve! ๐Ÿด

๐Ÿฏ Why Youโ€™ll Love This Recipe:

  • Simple & Timeless: A cake thatโ€™s as easy to make as it is delicious!
  • Moist & Flavorful: A perfectly tender crumb with rich chocolate frosting.

Enjoy every decadent bite of this classic homemade cake! ๐ŸŽ‚โœจ