Basic 3-Layer Yellow Cake
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Basic 3-Layer Yellow Cake
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Recipe slightly adapted from Homemade Decadence by Joy Wilson. Published with permission.
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Ingredients
- 4 cups cake flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup butter 2 sticks), at room temperature, unsalted
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 Tablespoon vanilla extract pure
- 4 egg at room temperature, large
- 2 cups buttermilk
Instructions
- Put oven racks in the centre and upper third of the oven and preheat the oven to 300F. Grease and flour three 9-inch round baking pans. (Aimee's note: I used two 9-inch and three 5-inch pans)
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the butter and sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy, 3, to 4 minutes.
- Add the eggs, one at a time, beating for 1 minute between each addition. Beat in the vanilla extract. Reduce the mixer speed to low, add half of the flour mixture, and beat well.
- Add the buttermilk in a slow stream and beat well. Add the remaining flour mixture and beat until just combined. Finish stirring with a spatula.
- Divide the batter among the prepared cake pans.
- Bake until golden brown on top and a wooden pick inserted in the centre comes out clean, about 30 minutes.
- Let cool in the pans for 20 minutes before inverting onto wire racks to cool completely before frosting.
Notes
- Baking the cakes at a lower temperature helps them rise evenly, without peaks in the centre. This is better when preparing a naked cake. I still trimmed my top, but not by much2. If you’re not using right away, double-wrap the cake layers in plastic wrap, and freeze for up to 7 days. When ready to frost, remove from the freezer, unwrap, and frost frozen.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
300kcal
(15%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 19-inch layer cake
Amount Per Serving
Calories 300 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 300kcal | 15% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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