Rich Butter Cake

15 ingredients
6 steps

Ingredients

  • Cake Ingredients
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 4 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 1 cup milk
  • Frosting Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 3 (1 ounce) unsweetened chocolate squares, melted, cooled
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla

Directions

  1. 1
    Heat oven to 350°F Combine flour, baking powder and salt in medium bowl. Set aside.
  2. 2
    Beat sugar and 1 cup butter in large bowl at medium speed, scraping bowl occasionally, until creamy. Add eggs, two at a time, beating well after each addition. Add 2 teaspoons vanilla. Reduce speed to low; add flour mixture alternately with 1 cup milk, beating well after each addition.
  3. 3
    Pour batter into greased 13x9-inch baking pan. Bake for 45 to 55 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely.
  4. 4
    Meanwhile, beat 1/2 cup butter and cooled chocolate in large bowl at medium speed until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, alternately with 1/4 cup milk and 2 teaspoons vanilla and scraping bowl occasionally, until well mixed. Frost cooled cake. Sprinkle with decorator sprinkles, if desired.
  5. 5
    TIP: Add 1 to 2 tablespoons additional milk to frosting for desired spreading consistency.
  6. 6
    TIP: This cake is very versatile. Frost the cake or, leave unfrosted and top each serving with sliced strawberries and whipped cream.

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