Best 5 Yellow Cake With Buttercream Frosting Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful harmony of flavors as we embark on a culinary journey to discover the secrets of crafting the perfect yellow cake adorned with luscious buttercream frosting. Whether you're a seasoned baker seeking to elevate your skills or a novice yearning to master this classic confection, this comprehensive guide will lead you through every step, ensuring a delectable creation that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more.

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YELLOW CAKE WITH CHOCOLATE BUTTERCREAM FROSTING



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 1h45m

Yield 10 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 sticks (1 cup) unsalted butter, softened, plus more for greasing the pan
4 cups cake flour, plus more for flouring the pan
4 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
2 cups granulated sugar
6 large eggs, at room temperature
1 tablespoon vanilla
1 1/2 cups whole milk
5 1/2 cups powdered sugar
3/4 cup cocoa powder
3 sticks (1 1/2 cups) unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup heavy cream, plus more if needed for thinning
1 tablespoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

Steps:

  • For the cake: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour two 9-inch cake pans.
  • Sift together the flour, baking powder and salt in a large bowl and set aside.
  • In an electric mixer, mix the butter and granulated sugar on high speed until fluffy. Scrape the sides of the bowl and mix for a few more seconds. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Add the vanilla and mix to combine. Alternate adding the dry ingredients and milk in 3 batches, mixing for a few seconds after each addition. Scrape the sides of the bowl, then mix 1 final time.
  • Divide the batter between the prepared cake pans and bake until done (a wooden skewer inserted in the cake should come out completely clean), 28 to 30 minutes. Allow to cool for 10 minutes, then turn out to cool completely.
  • For the buttercream frosting: Sift the powdered sugar and cocoa together in a large bowl and set aside.
  • In an electric mixer with the paddle attachment, cream the butter until smooth, about 2 minutes. Turn off the mixer and add half of the sugar/cocoa mixture. Turn to low speed and mix to combine. Add the rest of the mixture and mix again. Add the cream, vanilla and salt, scrape the sides and beat until fluffy, 2 to 3 minutes. Thin out with a tablespoon of cream at a time if needed.
  • Ice the cake with a generous layer in the center and spread all around the sides. WARNING: MUST BE SERVED WITH A GLASS OF COLD MILK!

YELLOW CAKE WITH BUTTERCREAM FROSTING



Yellow Cake with Buttercream Frosting image

This is a classic scratch cake. The homemade buttery frosting and crisp, sugared edges really make it stand out. -Aria Thornton, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 15 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

2/3 cup butter, softened
1-3/4 cups sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2 large eggs, room temperature
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1-1/4 cups 2% milk
FROSTING:
1 cup butter, softened
3 cups confectioners' sugar
4 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 to 4 tablespoons heavy whipping cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Grease a 13x9-in. baking pan., Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add vanilla and 1 egg at a time, beating well. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder and salt; beat into creamed mixture alternately with milk. Transfer to prepared pan., Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 40-45 minutes. Place on a wire rack; cool completely., For frosting, beat butter until creamy; gradually beat in confectioners' sugar until smooth and light in color, about 3 minutes. Beat in vanilla and 3 tablespoons cream until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes; thin with additional cream if desired. Spread over cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 477 calories, Fat 23g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 84mg cholesterol, Sodium 342mg sodium, Carbohydrate 65g carbohydrate (48g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

YELLOW CAKE WITH CHOCOLATE MALT BUTTERCREAM



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Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ yellow cake is layered with made-from-scratch chocolate frosting and topped with crushed malt balls.

Provided by Bree Hester

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h45m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ yellow cake mix
Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on cake mix box
1 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup malted milk powder
1/2 cup unsweetened baking cocoa
4 cups powdered sugar
4 to 6 tablespoons whipping cream
1 cup chocolate-covered malted milk balls, crushed

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pans). Spray 2 (9-inch) round cake pans with cooking spray. In large bowl, beat all Cake ingredients with electric mixer on medium speed 5 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally, until well blended. Pour batter into pans.
  • Bake 35 to 45 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes; remove cakes from pans to cooling racks. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
  • In large bowl, beat butter, malted milk powder and unsweetened cocoa with electric mixer on low speed until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, beating until combined. Add 4 tablespoons cream; beat until blended. Continue beating about 3 minutes or until frosting is light and fluffy, adding more cream if needed.
  • Place 1 cake layer on serving plate; spread with 1/2 cup frosting. Top with second cake layer. Frost sides and top of cake with thin layer of frosting to seal in crumbs. Refrigerate 30 minutes.
  • Frost cake with remaining frosting. Garnish with crushed malted milk balls.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

YELLOW CAKE WITH AMERICAN BUTTERCREAM



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This is a dense, sturdy cake, making it ideal for special cake projects that involve sculpting.

Provided by Duff Goldman

Categories     dessert

Time 1h35m

Yield 10 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 stick (8 tablespoons) plus 3 tablespoons butter, at room temperature, plus more for greasing
3 cups cake flour
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 eggs
1 1/4 cups whole milk
4 sticks (2 cups) butter, at room temperature
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Pinch salt
5 to 6 cups sifted confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup milk or cream, plus more if needed

Steps:

  • For the cake: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease the bottom of two 8-inch round cake pans and line with waxed paper or parchment paper.
  • Sift together the flour, salt and baking powder, then set aside. In a large bowl using an electric mixer, cream the granulated sugar and butter together until light and fluffy. Add the vanilla and eggs, and beat until thoroughly mixed. Alternate adding the flour mixture and the milk, a little at a time, beating well after each addition. Continue beating for 1 minute. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pans. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 30 to 35 minutes.
  • Cool the cakes in the pans on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Remove the cakes from the pans and cool completely on the wire rack.
  • For the buttercream: In a stand mixer fitted with a whip attachment, beat the butter with the vanilla and salt. A little at a time, mix in 5 cups of the confectioners' sugar and the milk and whip until smooth, adding more milk or up to 1 cup more confectioners' sugar if needed.
  • Frost the top of one cake and place the second cake on top. Then spread the frosting over the top and sides of the cake. Serve at room temperature.

LAYERED YELLOW CAKE WITH CHOCOLATE BUTTERCREAM



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This yellow cake will become your go-to recipe for birthdays, but the tender cake with flavorful chocolate buttercream is truly perfect for any occasion. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

2/3 cup butter, softened
1-3/4 cups sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1-1/4 cups 2% milk
2 cups butter, softened
4 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted
1/2 cup Dutch-processed cocoa, sifted
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup 2% milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Grease and flour two 9-in. round baking pans. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition., Transfer to prepared pans. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 25-30 minutes. Cool in pans 10 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely. , For buttercream, in a large bowl, beat butter until creamy. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar and cocoa until smooth. Add vanilla and salt. Add milk; beat until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes., Spread buttercream between layers and over top and sides of cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 593 calories, Fat 33g fat (21g saturated fat), Cholesterol 107mg cholesterol, Sodium 432mg sodium, Carbohydrate 72g carbohydrate (53g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

Tips:

  • Use room temperature ingredients. This will help the cake batter come together more easily and produce a smoother cake.
  • Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. This will incorporate air into the batter, making the cake lighter and more tender.
  • Gradually add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. This will help prevent the cake batter from curdling.
  • Sift the flour and baking powder together before adding them to the batter. This will help ensure that the cake is light and airy.
  • Bake the cake at the correct temperature and for the correct amount of time. Overbaking the cake will make it dry and crumbly.
  • Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting it. This will help prevent the frosting from melting.
  • Use a variety of tips to decorate the cake. This will add a personal touch and make the cake more festive.

Conclusion:

With its moist and fluffy texture, rich buttercream frosting, and endless decorating possibilities, yellow cake is a classic dessert that is sure to please everyone. Whether you are making it for a birthday party, a potluck, or just a special treat for your family, this recipe is sure to be a hit. So what are you waiting for? Start baking!

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