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Homemade Yellow Cake

A timeless yellow cake that is fluffy, flavorful, and serves as the perfect base for various toppings or frosting.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 290
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour (240g)
  • 1.5 cups granulated sugar (300g)
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter, softened (115g)
  • 1 cup milk (240ml)
  • 3.5 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 3 large eggs

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition for a smooth batter.
  4. Stir in the vanilla extract.
Mixing Dry Ingredients
  1. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt until combined.
  2. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, starting and finishing with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
Baking
  1. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans, smoothing the tops with a spatula.
  2. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  3. Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for about 10 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.

Notes

Store leftover cake wrapped tightly in plastic wrap or in an airtight container. It stays fresh for a couple of days at room temperature or up to a week in the refrigerator. For variations, add lemon zest or almond extract!