Classic Yellow Cake
Indulge in the timeless delight of a Classic Yellow Cake, the ultimate crowd-pleaser for any celebration or sweet craving. This heavenly dessert combines fluffy, buttery layers with the perfect balance of richness and lightness. Made with pantry staples like all-purpose flour, buttermilk, and softened unsalted butter, this recipe is easy to whip up yet delivers bakery-quality results. The addition of vanilla extract enhances the cake’s comforting aroma, while a tender crumb forms from the magic of buttermilk and precise blending. Ready in under an hour, this versatile yellow cake is perfect for pairing with your favorite frosting, whether you’re crafting a birthday masterpiece or a simple treat for family gatherings. Serve it up to delight everyone at the table!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 2.5 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1.75 cups granulated sugar
- 3 pieces large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1.25 cups buttermilk
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes using an electric mixer.
Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
Alternately add the flour mixture and buttermilk to the butter mixture, starting and ending with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined and the batter is smooth.
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans and smooth the tops with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean.
Let the cakes cool in the pans for about 10 minutes, then turn them out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Frost and serve as desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4560 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 220.0 g | 282% | |
| Saturated Fat | 132.3 g | 662% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1108 mg | 369% | |
| Sodium | 3501 mg | 152% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 603.3 g | 219% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.2 g | 29% | |
| Total Sugars | 366.8 g | ||
| Protein | 60.8 g | 122% | |
| Vitamin D | 7.0 mcg | 35% | |
| Calcium | 527 mg | 41% | |
| Iron | 17.2 mg | 96% | |
| Potassium | 1008 mg | 21% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
