The Best Yellow Cake I've Ever Had | Sally's Baking Addiction
"Just published because it's my birthday on Wednesday! Soft and buttery with an extra moist crumb, this is the best yellow cake I've ever had. After several rounds of recipe testing, I found the secrets to the most delicious yellow birthday cake. Cover this cake with my rich and creamy chocolate buttercream for the ultimate celebratory birthday cake!..."
INGREDIENTS
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2 and 1/4 cups (260g) cake flour (spoon & leveled)*
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2 teaspoons baking powder
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1/4 teaspoon baking soda
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1 cup (2 sticks; 230g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature*
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1 and 3/4 cups (350g) granulated sugar
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2 large eggs + 2 additional egg yolks, room temperature and separated (see note)*
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2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
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1 cup (240ml) buttermilk*
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1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar*
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1.25 cups (2.5 sticks or 290g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
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3-4 cups (360-480g) confectioners’ sugar
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3/4 cup (65g) unsweetened cocoa powder (natural or dutch process)
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3-5 Tablespoons (45-75ml) heavy cream (or half-and-half or milk), at room temperature
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
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optional for decoration: sprinkles
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