Classic Yellow Cake with Chocolate Frosting
Celebrate the next birthday or special occasion with this classic yellow buttermilk cake with chocolate buttercream frosting.
Servings: 10
Calories: 504kcal
Ingredients
For the Yellow Cake:
- 1 cup cake flour
- 1/2 cup all purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
For the Chocolate Frosting:
- 3 ounces cream cheese softened
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick), softened
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons light corn syrup
- 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 2-3 tablespoons milk
Instructions
To Make the Yellow Cake:
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Lightly mist (2) 6-inch cake pans with non-stick spray and line with parchment.
- Place the first 6 (dry) ingredients in a large mixing bowl, and mix on low speed to combine.
- Add the butter, stirring on low speed until the mixture resembles damp sand (about a minute).
- Add the eggs, one at a time, scraping the sides and bottom of the bowl to be sure all of the ingredients are fully incorporated.
- Add the buttermilk and vanilla extract. Stir until fully combined.
- Divide the batter equally between the two pans, and bake for 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool completely before frosting.
To Make the Chocolate Frosting:
- Place the cream cheese and vanilla in a large mixing bowl and mix until smooth.
- Add the butter and beat until combined.
- Stir in the cocoa and corn syrup on low speed. Add the powdered sugar and beat until smooth.
- Add the milk, a little at a time, while whipping, until the frosting reaches a spreadable consistency.
Nutrition
Calories: 504kcal | Carbohydrates: 71g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 93mg | Sodium: 231mg | Potassium: 169mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 54g | Vitamin A: 749IU | Calcium: 61mg | Iron: 1mg