Yellow Cake with Chocolate Frosting. An easy, homemade yellow cake recipe thats buttery and moist, filled and frosted with the best chocolate frosting Can you believe its been over nine years and Im just NOW gracing you with a classic yellow cake with chocolate frosting It seems crazy, doesnt itWhile it is a little nuts, theres good reason it took me this long to find a homemade yellow cake that I really, really loved. Box cake mixes seem to always bake up perfectly fluffy and moist yellow cakes, and the ones Ive had from bakeries have been great as well, but I just couldnt seem to replicate it at home no matter how many recipes I tried. Consequently, I havent had the same issue with chocolate cakesSee Snickers Cake the base recipe for all my chocolate cakesMany were too dense, too dry, too chiffon like, too fussy in their preparation. I just wanted a fantastic yellow cake recipe I could use for birthday cakes that was easy to make and turned out delicious. I came across this recipe from Joy while I was on the hunt for yet another recipe to test out for Josephs birthday. LATEST VIDEOSThis was IT. Homemade German Chocolate Cake Frosting' title='Homemade German Chocolate Cake Frosting' />German Chocolate Cake Cookie a soft, chewy chocolate cookie with a rich caramel, coconut, pecan frosting. Bake a cake that would make mama proud. German chocolate cakes are known for being rich, indulgent cakes, so enjoy a slice with a glass of milk. Amazing one bowl sourdough chocolate cake can be made with or without sourdough starter. The chocolate cream cheese frosting will knock your socks off Cake is a form of sweet dessert that is typically baked. In its oldest forms, cakes were modifications of breads, but cakes now cover a wide range of preparations. Classic Yellow Cake with Chocolate Frosting. This yellow cake recipe is a gem, so moist and buttery, and the chocolate frosting is whipped to perfectionThe recipe that had eluded me for years I love that this can easily be mixed together in one bowl using my hand mixer theres nothing fussy about the ingredients or preparation, and it produces an absolutely perfect yellow cake. The layers are light but sturdy, buttery and moist, and the ideal base for your very favorite chocolate frosting. I used the chocolate frosting recipe from my ultimate chocolate cupcakes, and it was a wonderful companion to this cake. The frosting is more buttery than sugary, satiny smooth and full of rich chocolate flavor. German-Chocolate-cake3.jpg-framed.jpg' alt='Homemade German Chocolate Cake Frosting' title='Homemade German Chocolate Cake Frosting' />It glides on like a dream Every recipe binder needs a fabulous from scratch yellow cake recipe that can be transformed into the most special birthday cake, and this is definitely the recipe. It got rave reviews at Josephs party, and Ive since made it again to another round of huge applause. This is the only yellow cake recipe you need Four years ago Chicken Tortilla Soup. Five years ago Anisette Biscotti. Nine years ago Homemade Soft Pretzels. Yield 8 to 1. 0 servings. Prep 1 hour. Cook 3. Total 1 hour 3. 5 minutes. An easy, homemade yellow cake recipe thats buttery and moist, filled and frosted with the best chocolate frosting Ingredients For the Cake 2 cups 3. For the Frosting 2. Dutch processed cocoa. Pinch of salt cup 2. Equipment Used Directions Make the Cake Preheat oven to 3. F. Grease and flour two 8 inch round cake pans set aside. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt set aside. Using an electric mixer, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 to 5 minutes. Scrape down the sides of the bowl and beat in the eggs, one at a time, beating for 1 minute between each addition. Beat in vanilla extract. Add the dry ingredients all at once and beat on low speed until just combined. Add the buttermilk and beat on low for 1 minute, then increase the speed to medium and beat for 3 additional minutes. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans. Bake for 3. 3 to 3. Remove from the oven and cool for 1. Make the Frosting In a food processor, process the butter, powdered sugar, cocoa powdered, and salt until smooth, about 3. Add the corn syrup and vanilla and process until just combined, 5 to 1. Scrape the sides of bowl, then add the melted chocolate and pulse until smooth and creamy, 1. Assemble the Cake Place one of the cake layers on a serving platter and spread 1 cup of the frosting evenly over the surface. Place the second cake layer on top. Easy Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe. Use the remaining frosting to frost the top and sides of the cake. The cake can be kept at room temperature for up to 1 day before serving. Once cut, leftovers should be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days. Recipe Notes Note 1 You can make this cake in 9 inch pans, you will just need to reduce the baking time slightly. It can also be made in a 91. Note 2 The only substitution Im aware of for the corn syrup is Lyles golden syrup, which has a more pronounced flavor. If you cannot find or do not want to use corn syrup, I would recommend using The Best Chocolate Buttercream for Cupcakes.