# Boxed Yellow Cake with Chocolate Frosting

- Servings: 1 8x11-inch cake
- Category: Dessert
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 4 egg
- 1 stick melted butter
- 1 cup milk
- 1 dash vanilla extract
- 1 container chocolate icing

## Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 315°F.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the yellow cake mix, eggs, melted butter, milk, and a splash of vanilla extract.
3. Mix the ingredients together using an electric hand mixer.
4. Pour the batter into an 8x11-inch baking dish.
5. Bake in the preheated oven for 36-37 minutes.
6. Remove from the oven and let cool completely.
7. Microwave the container of chocolate icing for about 15 seconds to make it pourable, then stir well.
8. Pour the icing over the cooled cake, using a knife to smooth the edges.
9. Let the cake set before serving.

## Equipment

- large mixing bowl
- electric hand mixer
- 8x11-inch baking dish
- microwave
- knife

## Tips

- Microwaving the icing makes it easier to spread without tearing the top of the cake.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reels/DbY0dLnjBb6/
- Creator: Allrecipes
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/8e3fa64f-c3da-4c56-8abe-e081833b27ec
- Extracted: 2026-08-24

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