Yellow Butter Cake with Chocolate Buttercream
This delicious Yellow Butter Cake is rich, buttery, and moist. Topped with creamy Chocolate Buttercream makes the perfect birthday cake recipe.
Ingredients
- 3 c all-purpose flour (360 grams)
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 c salted butter (3 sticks) very soft
- 1/4 c canola oil
- 2 c sugar
- 2 whole eggs
- 4 egg yolks
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp butter extract
- 1 1/2 c buttermilk
Chocolate Buttercream
- 4 1/2 c powdered sugar
- 1 c unsalted butter melted (2 stick)
- 2/3 c cocoa powder
- 1 c heavy cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/8 tsp salt optional
Instructions
- To the buttermilk add the baking soda and set aside. Next, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside as well.
- Cream together the butter, sugar, canola oil, and vanilla extract, followed by the eggs and yolks one at a time.
- Alternate adding the flour and milk. Start by adding one-third of the flour, half the buttermilk mixture, and repeat ending with the flour to the creamed butter.
- Pour the batter into 3-8” round buttered and floured cake pans. Bake at 325° 24-28 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely on baking racks before frosting.
Chocolate Buttercream
- Whip the melted butter, vanilla, salt, and cocoa powder until smooth. Add the chocolate mixture to a stand mixer and slowly beat in the powdered sugar alternating with the heavy cream. Once the powdered sugar is incorporated, whip on medium speed for 2-3 minutes until fluffy. Frost the cakes generously with the icing.
Notes
Do not over mix the batter. Turn your hand-mixer or stand-mixer on low speed when you begin add the flour and buttermilk.
Nutrition
Serving: 0g | Calories: 465kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Cholesterol: 112mg | Sodium: 292mg | Potassium: 137mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 40g | Iron: 1mg
Servings: 24 Servings
Calories: 465kcal