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Perfect Yellow Cake

Our family has experimented for years to pin down the perfect yellow cake recipe. Well by George, I think we’ve finally done it, and this is the winning recipe!

Prep Time
1 hr
Cook Time
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Total Time
1 hr 40 mins
Servings: 24
Calories: 164 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 2/3 cups granulated sugar (360g)
  • 5 tablespoons vegetable oil (75 ml)
  • 3 tablespoons butter (45g, at room temperature)
  • 2 large eggs (at room temperature)
  • 2 egg yolks (at room temperature)
  • 4 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup sour cream (at room temperature)
  • 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour (370g)
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon Turmeric (optional)
  • 1 1/4 cup buttermilk (at room temperature)

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 13x9 inch cake pan.
  2. In a large mixing bowl or the bowl of a mixer with the paddle attachment, combine the sugar, vegetable oil, and butter. Cream together at medium speed for 1 minute.
  3. Add the eggs and egg yolks one at a time on low speed. Stir in the vanilla extract until the batter is smooth and incorporated, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed. Next, mix in the sour cream and beat until well-combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk the flour, baking powder, salt, and turmeric until thoroughly combined.
  5. Add half the flour mixture, and beat on low speed while pouring in half of the buttermilk and mix just until the flour starts to incorporate. Finally add the remaining flour, mixing on low speed while pouring in the remaining buttermilk and beating until all of the ingredients are combined.
  6. Use a spatula to scrape down the sides of the bowl and stir the batter from the bottom to the top to ensure it’s well-mixed.
  7. Pour the batter into the greased pan (or pans) evenly and bake at 350°F for 36-40 minutes (or less time for cupcakes), keeping a careful eye on the baking during the last few minutes. Test the cake for doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center of the cake––if it comes out clean, the cake is done.
  8. Cool completely and decorate with your choice of frosting.

Notes

  • Note: Nutrition information is for cake only, without frosting. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 164kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 25g (8%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Cholesterol 36mg (12%) Sodium 119mg (5%) Potassium 91mg (3%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 15g (30%) Vitamin A 121IU (2%) Calcium 45mg (5%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 24Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 164

% Daily Value*

Calories 164kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 25g 8%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 6g 9%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 36mg 12%
Sodium 119mg 5%
Potassium 91mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 15g 30%
Vitamin A 121IU 2%
Calcium 45mg 5%
Iron 1mg 6%

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