Homemade Yellow Cake Recipe with Chocolate Buttercream Frosting

Looking for the perfect yellow cake recipe? You will love our homemade yellow cake recipe! It is super easy to make this home made yellow cake, it super moist, and cakes made from scratch taste so much better! We finish off our recipe for yellow cake mix from scratch with a out-of-this-world chocolate buttercream frosting. Ready to whip up the best homeamde chocolate icing? Let’s get baking!

Yellow Cake Recipe

We’re excited to share our incredibly simple homemade yellow cake recipe that guarantees a dessert experience like no other! This cake is not only super easy to whip up, but it’s also remarkably moist and undeniably delicious! There’s truly nothing quite like the taste of a cake made from scratch—trust us, once you try it, you’ll never go back to store-bought!

Our yellow cake is fluffy and rich, making it the perfect base for any occasion—birthdays, celebrations, or just a simple treat to brighten your day. Imagine cutting into that beautifully baked golden layer, the aroma wafting through your kitchen, and the first bite melting in your mouth; it’s simply magical!

But we’re not stopping there! To elevate this delightful dessert even further, we finish it off with the most incredible chocolate buttercream frosting you’ve ever tasted. This rich, creamy topping is to-die-for and pairs perfectly with the lightness of the yellow cake. Are you ready to create the best homemade chocolate icing ever?

Let’s get baking and turn your kitchen into a sweet haven! Gather your ingredients, put on your apron, and prepare to impress yourself and your loved ones with this mouthwatering masterpiece. Trust us, this cake will have everyone coming back for seconds (or thirds!).

Looking for more yummy cake recipes? Try our popular lemonade cake, Tres Leches Mexican poke cake, or our ultimate chocolate cake with chocolate frosting!

yellow cake mix ingredients

All you need to whip up your own made-from-scratch yellow cake and buttercream frosting are a few simple ingredients:

• butter
• granulated white sugar
• eggs
• milk
• vanilla extract
• cake flour
• baking powder
• salt
• confectioners sugar
• unsweetened natural cocoa powder
• heavy whipping cream

yellow cake mix recipes

Let’s get baking! Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F. While that’s warming up, grease and flour two 8-inch round cake pans to ensure your cake slides out perfectly.

Next, sift together 2 cups of flour, 2 teaspoons of baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt in a bowl. Once that’s done, set it aside and get ready for the next step.

homemade yellow cake recipe

In a large bowl, combine 1 cup of softened butter with 1 1/2 cups of granulated sugar. Cream them together until the mixture is light and fluffy. Then, beat in 8 egg yolks, one at a time, making sure each one is fully incorporated before adding the next. Finally, stir in 1 1/2 teaspoons of pure vanilla extract for that perfect touch of flavor.

easy yellow cake from scratch

home made yellow cake

Bake in your preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the tops spring back when gently tapped.

recipe for yellow cake mix from scratch

Once done, let them cool for about 15 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack

chocolate buttercream frosting

Using a handheld or stand mixer with a whisk attachment, start by beating 1 cup of butter on high speed for about 3 minutes until it’s creamy and light in color. Remember to scrape down the sides of the bowl to incorporate everything!

Next, add in 3 cups of confectioners’ sugar, 1/2 cup of cocoa powder, 3-4 tablespoons of heavy cream, 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt (1/4 teaspoon should do). Mix until everything is well combined and you have a rich, fluffy frosting!

 

Note: You can add another Tablespoon of heavy cream if needed to thin the frosting.

best homemade chocolate icing

To frost a two-tiered cake, you’ll want to level the tops with a serrated knife for an even surface. Place the larger layer on a cake board or turntable. Spread a thin layer of chocolate frosting over the top of the larger cake layer to lock in crumbs. If you have time, and the patience, you can refrigerate the cake for about 30 minutes to set the crumb coat. I’ll be honest, I’m usually in a rust and skip this part!

chocolate homemade icing

home made chocolate icing

There you have a perfectly frosted chocolate cake.

homemade cake icing chocolate

Cut into your cake and you will have a picture-perfect cake. Add candles if you are celebrating a birthday, or just enjoy it to celebrate the end of a long week. This cake is so satisfying with just enjoy chocolate, but not too sweet.

homemade yellow cake and chocolate frosting

This icing is perfect for cakes, cupcakes, or just a spoonful for yourself!

Yellow cake with chocolate frosting

If you have any leftovers, make sure to cover it or place under a cake dome to ensure freshmess.

Homemade Yellow Cake Recipe with Chocolate Buttercream Frosting

Beth Gorden

Looking for the perfect yellow cake recipe? You will love our homemade yellow cake recipe! It is super easy to make this home made yellow cake, it super moist, and cakes made from scratch taste so much better! We finish off our recipe for yellow cake mix from scratch with a out-of-this-world chocolate buttercream frosting. Ready to whip up the best homeamde chocolate icing? Let’s get baking!

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Servings 16 slices

Ingredients

  

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Yellow Cake

• 1 cup butter, softened I prefer salted
• 1 1/2 cup granulated sugar I prefer extra fine
• 8 large egg yolks
• 3/4 cup milk
• 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 cups cake flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Chocolate Buttercream Frosting

• 1 cup butter, softened I prefer salted
• 3 cup confectioners sugar / powdered sugar
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 3-4 Tablespoons heavy whipping cream
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

 

Yellow Cake

• Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F. While that’s warming up, grease and flour two 8-inch round cake pans to ensure your cake slides out perfectly.

  Next, sift together 2 cups of flour, 2 teaspoons of baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt in a bowl. Once that’s done, set it aside and get ready for the next step.
• In a large bowl, combine 1 cup of softened butter with 1 1/2 cups of granulated sugar. Cream them together until the mixture is light and fluffy. Then, beat in 8 egg yolks, one at a time, making sure each one is fully incorporated before adding the next. Finally, stir in 1 1/2 teaspoons of pure vanilla extract for that perfect touch of flavor.
• Mix in the flour mixture alternating with 3/4 cup of milk, stirring gently until everything is just combined
• Bake in your preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the tops spring back when gently tapped
• Once done, let them cool for about 15 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack

Chocolate Frosting

• Using a handheld or stand mixer with a whisk attachment, start by beating 1 cup of butter on high speed for about 3 minutes until it’s creamy and light in color. Remember to scrape down the sides of the bowl to incorporate everything!
• Next, add in 3 cups of confectioners’ sugar, 1/2 cup of cocoa powder, 3-4 tablespoons of heavy cream, 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt (1/4 teaspoon should do). Mix until everything is well combined and you have a rich, fluffy frosting!

  Note: You can add another Tablespoon of heavy cream if needed to thin the frosting.

Yellow cake with chocolate icing

Craving the ultimate yellow cake? Look no further! Our homemade yellow cake recipe is not just super easy to whip up, but it’s also incredibly moist and delicious! There’s nothing quite like a cake made from scratch—trust us!

To take it over the top, we finish it off with a to-die-for chocolate buttercream frosting. Are you ready to create the best homemade chocolate icing ever? Let’s get baking and make something magical!