Yummy Yellow Cake
Experience the timeless charm of a homemade Yummy Yellow Cake, a classic dessert that’s as delicious as it is versatile. This moist and fluffy cake is crafted with pantry staples like all-purpose flour, butter, and milk, making it an effortless treat for any occasion. With a tender crumb and rich, buttery flavor enhanced by the warmth of vanilla, it’s perfect for layering with your favorite frosting or enjoying on its own. Ready in just under an hour and serving 12, this cake is ideal for celebrations or a sweet family snack. Follow the foolproof step-by-step directions to bake a golden masterpiece that's sure to impress!
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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 (softened)
- 1.75 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup whole milk
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and lightly flour two 9-inch round cake pans, or line them with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Set the dry mixture aside.
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth and creamy, about 1-2 minutes.
Gradually add the granulated sugar to the butter, beating until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
Add the eggs to the butter mixture one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
Reduce the mixer speed to low. Alternate adding the dry flour mixture and the milk to the batter, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Mix just until combined after each addition. Do not overmix.
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans. Smooth the tops with a spatula.
Bake the cakes in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean.
Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then carefully turn them out onto wire racks to cool completely before frosting or serving.
Decorate the cooled cakes with your favorite frosting, or enjoy them plain for a simple, classic treat!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4165 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 174.8 g | 224% | |
| Saturated Fat | 102.1 g | 510% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1161 mg | 387% | |
| Sodium | 1584 mg | 69% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 595.9 g | 217% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.2 g | 29% | |
| Total Sugars | 364.1 g | ||
| Protein | 64.5 g | 129% | |
| Vitamin D | 8.9 mcg | 44% | |
| Calcium | 492 mg | 38% | |
| Iron | 18.0 mg | 100% | |
| Potassium | 1028 mg | 22% | |
*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.
