How many carbs are in a cake with frosting? An analysis of nutritional content
                                
                                
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                                According to data cited by NutritionValue.org, a commercially prepared yellow cake with vanilla frosting contains approximately 38 grams of carbohydrates per serving. However, the total carb count is highly variable and depends on factors such as the recipe, the specific cake type, the kind of frosting used, and the serving size.