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Homemade Yellow Cake Recipe

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Discover the rich, moist delight of a classic Homemade Yellow Cake that’s perfect for celebrations or everyday enjoyment. This easy-to-make cake features a tender crumb, buttery flavor, and golden hue using simple pantry ingredients. Ideal as a versatile base for various frostings and fillings, it delivers consistently delicious, comforting results every time.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
  • 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs (room temperature)
  • 1 cup whole milk (room temperature)
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Prepare Your Baking Pans: Grease two 9-inch round cake pans with butter and lightly dust with flour or line with parchment paper to ensure the cakes come out easily.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: Whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl. This evenly distributes the leavening agent and helps the cake rise uniformly.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 to 5 minutes. This step incorporates air that aids in creating a tender crumb.
  4. Add Eggs One at a Time: Beat in the eggs, one at a time, making sure each is fully combined before adding the next. Add vanilla extract with the last egg to spread the flavor evenly.
  5. Alternate Adding Dry Ingredients and Milk: Begin adding the dry flour mixture in three parts, alternating with two parts milk, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix gently to avoid overworking the batter.
  6. Bake Until Golden: Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Cool Completely: Remove cakes from the oven and let them cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely before frosting.

Notes

  • Ensure butter, eggs, and milk are at room temperature for a smoother, well-incorporated batter.
  • Stir just until ingredients combine to avoid a tough cake texture.
  • Use the spoon-and-level method for flour to prevent adding too much, which can dry out the cake.
  • Use an oven thermometer to maintain consistent baking heat.
  • Let cakes cool thoroughly before frosting to prevent melting or sliding frosting.

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