Rainy Day Yellow Cake
Brighten up a gloomy afternoon with the comforting simplicity of Rainy Day Yellow Cake, a classic homemade treat that’s as easy to make as it is satisfying to eat. This no-fuss recipe combines pantry staples like all-purpose flour, butter, and sugar to create a moist, buttery cake with a tender crumb and the perfect hint of vanilla. With just 20 minutes of prep time, it’s a quick bake that fills your kitchen with nostalgic aromas, making it the ideal dessert for cozying up during a drizzle. Whether you dust it with powdered sugar, sprinkle on some colorful confetti for fun, or enjoy it plain, this versatile yellow cake is sure to become a family favorite. Perfect for casual gatherings or an indulgent solo treat, Rainy Day Yellow Cake strikes the perfect balance between simplicity and comfort!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 2.5 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.75 cups unsalted butter
- 1.75 cups granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1.5 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cups whole milk
- optional sprinkles or powdered sugar for garnish
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and lightly flour a 9x13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
In a medium mixing bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, beat the unsalted butter and granulated sugar together using a hand or stand mixer on medium speed until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 3 to 4 minutes.
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Then mix in the vanilla extract.
Reduce the mixer speed to low and alternately add the dry flour mixture and the milk to the batter, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined; avoid overmixing.
Pour the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the top of the cake is lightly golden.
Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve plain, dust with powdered sugar, or garnish with sprinkles. Enjoy a slice while listening to the rain!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3434 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 97.8 g | 125% | |
| Saturated Fat | 51.5 g | 258% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 773 mg | 258% | |
| Sodium | 1500 mg | 65% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 599.0 g | 218% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.2 g | 29% | |
| Total Sugars | 367.7 g | ||
| Protein | 57.6 g | 115% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.7 mcg | 28% | |
| Calcium | 444 mg | 34% | |
| Iron | 16.9 mg | 94% | |
| Potassium | 926 mg | 20% | |
*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.
