Ingredients for Best Yellow Cake Ever
- 3 large egg yolks
- 1 1/4 cups milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
- 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
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How to Make Best Yellow Cake Ever
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9x1 1/2-inch round cake pans. Line the bottoms with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, 1/4 cup milk, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar.
- Add 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened, and the remaining 3/4 cup milk to the dry ingredients.
- Mix on low speed until just combined.
- Beat on medium speed for 90 seconds to develop the cake's structure.
- Stop the mixer, scrape down the sides of the bowl.
- Gradually add the egg yolk mixture in three additions, beating for 20 seconds after each addition.
- Stop the mixer, scrape down the sides, and give the batter a final gentle mix by hand.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans.
- Bake for 25-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the cake springs back when lightly pressed.
- Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack.
- Invert again so the tops are right side up.
- Cool completely before frosting.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
11 g
Sugar
100g
Fat
43g
Carbs
17g
