Yellow Cake Light
Delightfully airy and irresistibly tender, this Yellow Cake Light recipe is a classic dessert made lighter without compromising on flavor or texture. Perfectly balanced with the richness of butter and a hint of vanilla, this easy-to-follow recipe uses simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, low-fat milk, and just the right amount of sugar to create a fluffy, golden cake that melts in your mouth. Ready in under 45 minutes, including prep and baking time, this cake is ideal for birthdays, celebrations, or as a versatile base for creative frostings and toppings. Whether baked in a 9x13 pan or as elegant round layers, this lightened-up yellow cake is sure to become a go-to favorite for family gatherings and special occasions.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2.5 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 cups unsalted butter
- 1.25 cups granulated sugar
- 3 pieces large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cups milk (low-fat or whole)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking pan or two 9-inch round cake pans.
In a medium bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, cream the unsalted butter and granulated sugar together using a hand or stand mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, approximately 3-4 minutes.
Add the eggs one at a time to the butter-sugar mixture, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract.
With the mixer on low speed, alternate adding the dry ingredients and the milk to the wet mixture, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix just until everything is combined; do not overmix.
Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pan(s), smoothing the top with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
Remove from the oven and let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then, transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before serving or frosting.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2582 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 67.8 g | 87% | |
| Saturated Fat | 34.4 g | 172% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 694 mg | 231% | |
| Sodium | 2632 mg | 114% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 454.5 g | 165% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.5 g | 23% | |
| Total Sugars | 263.6 g | ||
| Protein | 51.2 g | 102% | |
| Vitamin D | 6.0 mcg | 30% | |
| Calcium | 435 mg | 33% | |
| Iron | 14.2 mg | 79% | |
| Potassium | 860 mg | 18% | |
*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.
