Classic Yellow Cake with Chocolate Frosting
Prep Time
45 mins
Cook Time
40 mins
Cooling Time
1 hr
Total Time
2 hrs 25 mins
Celebrate the next birthday or special occasion with this classic yellow buttermilk cake with chocolate buttercream frosting.
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Keyword:
yellow cake, yellow cake with chocolate frosting
Servings: 10
Calories: 504 kcal
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:
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Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Lightly mist (2) 6-inch cake pans with non-stick spray and line with parchment.
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Place the first 6 (dry) ingredients in a large mixing bowl, and mix on low speed to combine.
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Add the butter, stirring on low speed until the mixture resembles damp sand (about a minute).
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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.
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Add the buttermilk and vanilla extract. Stir until fully combined.
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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.
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Cool completely before frosting.
To Make the Chocolate Frosting:
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Place the cream cheese and vanilla in a large mixing bowl and mix until smooth.
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Add the butter and beat until combined.
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Stir in the cocoa and corn syrup on low speed. Add the powdered sugar and beat until smooth.
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Add the milk, a little at a time, while whipping, until the frosting reaches a spreadable consistency.
Nutrition Facts
Classic Yellow Cake with Chocolate Frosting
Amount Per Serving
Calories 504
Calories from Fat 216
% Daily Value*
Fat 24g37%
Saturated Fat 14g88%
Cholesterol 93mg31%
Sodium 231mg10%
Potassium 169mg5%
Carbohydrates 71g24%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 54g60%
Protein 5g10%
Vitamin A 749IU15%
Calcium 61mg6%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.