Classic Yellow Cake Recipe

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    35 mins

  • Servings

    24

  • Calories

    219 kcal

  • Course

    Dessert

  • Cuisine

    American

Classic Yellow Cake Recipe

A classic yellow cake recipe makes an essential cake recipe for any kitchen. Made of simple ingredients, this makes the best yellow cake for every occasion.

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Ingredients

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  • 1 1 cup unsalted butter , softened
  • 2 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 4 large eggs
  • 2 2 large egg yolks
  • 1 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 3 3 teaspoons baking powder
  • 3 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 2 cups buttermilk
  • 2 1/2 2 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350º F. Prepare two or three 9-inch round baking pans or a 9x13 baking dish by brushing with homemade cake goop (cake pan release) or by coating with butter and lightly flouring, shaking away any excess flour and discarding.
  2. Cream together butter and sugar until a light yellow in color, about 2-3 minutes. Incorporate eggs one at a time, being sure they are fully incorporated before adding the next. Then, incorporate egg yolks the same.
  3. Whisk together salt, baking powder, and all-purpose flour in a large mixing bowl. Spoon half of the mixture into the butter, sugar and egg mixture and stir until combined. Add half of buttermilk, then add the remainder of the flour mixture followed by the remainder of the buttermilk. Stir in the vanilla.
  4. Divide the cake batter between the baking pans or pour into the 9x13 baking sheet pan.
  5. Bake until the cake springs back to the touch and a toothpick or skewer inserted into the middle of the cake comes out clean, about 25 minutes for two 8-inch pans, 30 minutes for two 9-inch pans, and 35 minutes for a 9x13 baking pan. You can follow my tips for how to tell when your cake is done.
  6. Remove from the oven and allow to cool about 8-10 minutes in the pan placed on a wire cooling rack. Then, turn the cakes out on the cooling rack to cool completely.
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Nutrition Information

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Calories 219kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 30g (10%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 3g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 66mg (22%) Sodium 131mg (5%) Potassium 109mg (3%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 18g (36%) Vitamin A 331IU (7%) Calcium 56mg (6%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 24Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 219 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 219kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 30g 10%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 15%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 66mg 22%
Sodium 131mg 5%
Potassium 109mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 18g 36%
Vitamin A 331IU 7%
Calcium 56mg 6%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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