Old-Fashioned Yellow Cake With Rich Fudge Buttercream
A nostalgic, moist yellow cake with a tender crumb paired with a decadent, silky chocolate fudge frosting that tastes just like grandma's kitchen.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 2.5 cup all-purpose flour sifted
- 1.5 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened to room temperature
- 1 cup whole milk room temperature
- 3 large eggs room temperature
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract divided use
- 2.5 tsp baking powder
- 0.5 cup unsweetened cocoa powder Dutch-processed preferred
- 3 cup powdered sugar sifted
- 0.25 cup heavy cream for frosting consistency
Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days. For the best flavor, serve at room temperature. You can make the cake layers a day in advance and wrap them tightly in plastic wrap once cooled.