Description
Indulge in the best yellow cake you’ve ever tasted with this delicious and easy-to-follow recipe. This classic layer cake is perfect for birthdays and celebrations, offering a moist and flavorful experience that will please any crowd.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup whole milk (room temperature)
Additional:
- Your favorite chocolate or vanilla frosting for topping
- Sprinkles or fresh fruit for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans and line the bottoms with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract.
- Combine Dry and Wet Ingredients: With the mixer on low speed, add the dry ingredients in three parts, alternating with the milk. Mix until just combined.
- Bake: Divide the batter between pans and bake for 25-30 minutes. Cool, then frost and garnish as desired.
Notes
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results.
- Pairs well with chocolate buttercream or vanilla bean frosting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (without frosting)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
