This buttery soft classic is moist, tender, and melt-in-your-mouth delicious. Add rich chocolate frosting for the perfect sweet combination. We're talking about a fantastic all-around dessert for everyday and special occasions.
Whisk together flour, salt, baking powder, lemon zest, and nutmeg in a large bowl.
In another large bowl, with a hand mixer (or in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment), beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Add eggs and yolks, one at a time until well combined, scraping down sides of bowl occasionally, then add vanilla.
Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix just until combined. Do not overmix.
Add milk and mix just until combined. Do not overmix.
Divide batter evenly between prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.
Let cool for 10 minutes, then invert onto a wire cooling rack to cool completely.
Chocolate Frosting
Sift together cocoa powder and powdered sugar. Then add softened butter, milk, and vanilla, and mix with an electric mixer until fully combined. Set aside.
Once the cake has cooled down completely, ice the cake and decorate with sprinkles.
Notes
Be careful not to overmix or overbake for a perfectly moist cake. If your cake turns out drier than you wanted, you can drizzle it with a tablespoon of milk or simple syrup and let it soak in for about 10 minutes.
Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for a smoother, creamier texture.
Please keep in mind that the nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary significantly based on the products used in the recipe.