"This is my go-to yellow layer cake recipe! It makes soft, tender, yellow cake layers frosted with irresistible chocolate buttercream!..."
INGREDIENTS
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2 cups granulated sugar (400 grams)
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1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature (226 grams) – 2 sticks
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1/2 tsp salt (3 grams)
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1 Tbsp. vanilla extract (12 grams)
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3 1/2 cups cake flour (420 grams)
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1 1/2 Tbsp baking powder (18 grams)
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5 large eggs, room temperature (280 grams)
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1 1/3 cup buttermilk, room temperature (303 grams)
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1/4 cup vegetable oil (56 grams)
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2 cups (or 4 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature (452 grams)
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6 cups powdered sugar (750 grams)
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1 1/3 cups of melted dark chocolate, cooled (232 grams)
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1 cup unsweetened baking cocoa, sifted (100 grams)
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1/2 tsp salt (3 grams)
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1/2 cup heavy cream (115 grams)
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spoon
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1/3 cup dark chocolate, melted and cool