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Yellow Cake with Chocolate Frosting (From Scratch!)
Classic yellow cake layers crowned with rich chocolate frosting—a timeless homemade dessert that's sure to impress.
★★★★☆
(176 reviews on Brown Eyed Baker)
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Prep time60 min
Bake time35 min
Total time95 min
Makes8
Ingredients
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2¼ cups all-purpose flour
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2 teaspoons baking powder
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1 teaspoon salt
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½ cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
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1½ cups granulated sugar
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3 large eggs (at room temperature)
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1¼ cups buttermilk (at room temperature)
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20 tablespoons unsalted butter, at cool room temperature
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1 cup powdered sugar
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¾ cup Dutch-processed cocoa
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Pinch of salt
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¾ cup light corn syrup
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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8 ounces milk or semisweet chocolate, melted and cooled slightly
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Stand Mixer or Hand Mixer
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Round Cake Pans
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Wire Cooling Racks
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Food Processor
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Large Icing Spatula
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