Ingredients for Yellow Cake
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
- 4 large eggs
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup milk
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How to Make Yellow Cake
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease and flour your chosen baking pan(s): 9-inch round, 8-inch round, or 13x9x2 inch.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Set aside.
- Let 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter and 4 large eggs stand at room temperature for at least 30 minutes.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar (or 1 1/2 cups for a less sweet cake) with an electric mixer on medium-high speed for 30 seconds.
- Beat for 2 minutes more after all the sugar is incorporated.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition (about 1 minute per egg).
- Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients and 1 cup of milk to the wet ingredients, alternating between the two and beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix on low speed just until combined. Do not overmix.
- Pour batter into prepared pan(s).
- Bake for the appropriate time for your pan size: 20-25 minutes for 9-inch pans, 30-35 minutes for 8-inch pans, or 25-30 minutes for a 13x9x2 inch pan. Insert a toothpick into the center; if it comes out clean, the cake is done.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
12 g
Sugar
117g
Fat
41g
Carbs
16g
