Yellow Cake With Milk Chocolate Buttercream Recipe

Best Yellow Cake with Milk Chocolate Buttercream Frosting

This classic yellow cake recipe is perfectly moist and flavorful, and the milk chocolate buttercream is so light and fluffy. Together, they make the best homemade cake! Learn how to make yellow cake with chocolate frosting for a dessert everyone will love. It makes a great birthday cake, but is just as fitting for holidays like Easter or Valentine’s Day.

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What makes yellow cake yellow?

Yellow cake mostly gets its color from the use of whole eggs (including the yolks) in the batter. Compared to white cakes, which only use the egg whites. The yolks also add to the cake’s flavor, which is a creamy, vanilla, almost custard-like taste.

How do you make this cake so moist?

Those egg yolks do a lot of work in this yellow cake recipe. They’re also the secret to making it more moist, instead of dry and crumbly. It’s also important not to over mix or overbake the cake, as that will dry it out.

Does chocolate buttercream frosting need to be refrigerated?

No, buttercream frosting can be stored at room temperature in an airtight container up to 3 days.

How do you store yellow cake with chocolate frosting?

After baking and frosting the cake, store it on a cake plate/stand with a dome/cloche over it. This prevents it from drying out. It does not need to be refrigerated, and it will hold up better at room temperature up to 5 days. Everyone will love this delicious yellow cake with milk chocolate buttercream! It’s fluffy, flavorful, and easy enough to make from scratch. Make it for birthdays, or any time you need a good dessert!