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The Best Yellow Cake Ever Recipe

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  • Author: Lina
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This yellow cake recipe delivers a moist, tender crumb with a rich buttery flavor and a perfect golden color. It’s incredibly easy to make, featuring classic ingredients and straightforward techniques that yield a consistently delicious cake ideal for birthdays, celebrations, or any special occasion.

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

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

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup whole milk

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans or line them with parchment paper for easy removal.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agent.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, using a hand mixer or stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar on medium-high speed until light, fluffy, and pale—about 4 to 5 minutes. This aeration is key for a tender cake.
  4. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition to fully incorporate them. Then mix in the vanilla extract until fully combined.
  5. Combine Wet and Dry: Alternately add the dry ingredients and the milk to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix on low speed to combine after each addition until just incorporated; avoid overmixing to keep the cake tender.
  6. Pour Batter and Bake: Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans, smoothing the tops with a spatula. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Cool the Cakes: Remove pans from the oven and place them on a wire rack. Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before turning them out onto the racks to cool completely before frosting.

Notes

  • Use room temperature eggs and butter for the best texture and easier mixing.
  • Do not overmix the batter once the flour is added to prevent a dense cake.
  • You can substitute whole milk with buttermilk for a slightly tangier flavor and softer crumb.
  • Ensure your baking powder is fresh to maximize the rise of the cake.
  • For even baking, rotate the pans halfway through the baking time.

Find it online: https://cookedbylina.com/the-best-yellow-cake-ever-recipe/