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Yellow Cake and Chocolate Buttercream

Do you want to indulge in a decadent dessert that is sure to impress? Look no further than the perfect pairing of yellow cake and chocolate buttercream. This classic combination is the perfect mix of sweet, creamy, and rich flavors that will tantalize your taste buds.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8 healthy slices
Calories 510 kcal

Ingredients
  

Cake:

  • 2 sticks of butter softened
  • 1½ cups white sugar
  • 4 Eggs
  • ¾ cup milk
  • 1½ tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 cups flour
  • 2 tbsp corn starch
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt

Chocolate Buttercream:

  • 2 sticks of butter softened
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • ½ cup cocoa powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 4 tbsp milk

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Greas and flour 2 round cake pans.
  • Add flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt together in one bowl.
  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar together until fluffy.
  • Mix in eggs well one at a time.
  • Add in vanilla.
  • Mix in ⅓ of the flour mixture.
  • Mix in half the milk.
  • Mix in an additional ⅓ of the flour mixture.
  • Mix in the remaining milk.
  • Mix in remaining flour mixture just until combined.
  • Pour evenly into cake pans and bake for 27-30 minutes.
  • Cool for 10 minutes in pan before inverting them on a rack.
  • Prepare frosting by creaming butter.
  • Sift powdered sugar and cocoa powder together and add to butter little by little until combined.
  • Mix in vanilla, salt, and milk and beat creamy for about 4 minutes.
  • Add more sugar or milk depending on the consistency.
  • Frost one cake layer, add second on top, frost whole cake.

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Notes

Making the perfect yellow cake and chocolate buttercream is a delicious way to satisfy your sweet tooth. With the right ingredients, instructions, and creative decorations, you can make a beautiful and tasty dessert for any occasion. Whether it is for a birthday party or an after-dinner treat, this classic combination will always be a crowd-pleaser. So, why not try making your own yellow cake and chocolate buttercream today? You are sure to create something special that everyone will enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 510kcalCarbohydrates: 113gProtein: 8gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 87mgSodium: 446mgPotassium: 195mgFiber: 3gSugar: 83gVitamin A: 181IUCalcium: 121mgIron: 3mg
Keyword buttercream, Cake, chocolate
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