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Yellow Cake with Chocolate Frosting (From Scratch!)

This Yellow Cake with Chocolate Frosting is a nostalgic delight! Moist, buttery cake paired with rich chocolate frosting will impress everyone.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake:
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter at room temperature
  • 1.5 cups granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs at room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup buttermilk at room temperature
For the Frosting:
  • 20 tablespoons unsalted butter at cool room temperature
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 0.75 cups Dutch-processed cocoa
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 cup light corn syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract for frosting
  • 8 ounces milk or semisweet chocolate melted and cooled slightly

Equipment

  • Stand Mixer
  • Round Cake Pans
  • Wire Cooling Racks
  • Food processor
  • Large Icing Spatula

Method
 

  1. Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Step 2: Grease and flour your round cake pans.
  3. Step 3: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  4. Step 4: Beat the butter and sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  5. Step 5: Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  6. Step 6: Gradually add dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with buttermilk.
  7. Step 7: Divide the batter between the prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes.
  8. Step 8: Let the cakes cool in the pans for about 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks.
  9. Step 9: Beat the butter until creamy, then gradually add powdered sugar, cocoa, and salt. Mix until combined, then add corn syrup, vanilla, and melted chocolate.
  10. Step 10: Once the cakes are cool, frost the top of one layer, place the second layer on top, then frost the top and sides of the cake.
  11. Step 11: Slice and serve to enjoy!

Notes

  • Use room temperature ingredients for a better texture.
  • Try adding fresh fruit between the layers for a refreshing twist.
  • Wrap leftovers in plastic wrap to keep them fresh for longer.