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Ingredients

• 1 box of yellow cake mix (15.25 oz/432 g)
• 1 cup (240 ml) buttermilk, room temperature
• 1/2 cup (113 g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
• 3 large eggs, room temperature
• 1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon (1 g) salt
• 1/2 cup (100 g) granulated sugar (optional for extra sweetness)
• 1 cup (230 g) unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
• 4 cups (480 g) powdered sugar (for frosting)
• 2 tablespoons (30 ml) heavy cream (for frosting)
• 1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla extract (for frosting)
• Pinch of salt (for frosting)